Overview
Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi) with a private official guide. See the highlights of Assisi with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Admission tickets to St. Francis Basilica
Private tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of St. Clare Basilica near the fountain
Good to know
On Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. Your guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
What to expect
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Basilica di Santa Chiara
20 min
Meet the guide at 10:30am and visit the Basilica dedicate to St. Clare. The Basilica (Basilica di Santa Chiara in Italian) is a church dedicated to and contains the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare.
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Chiesa Nuova
20 min
Chiesa Nuova. The Chiesa Nuova is a church in Assisi, Italy, built in 1615 on the site of the presumed birthplace of St. Francis, the house of Pietro di Bernardone. It was then called Chiesa Nuova because it was the last church to be built in Assisi at that time.
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Santa Maria sopra Minerva
20 min
The Temple of Minerva is an ancient Roman building in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy. It currently houses a church, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built in 1539 and renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century.
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 min
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the basilica of St. Francis was built under the direction of Brother Elias, vicar general and architect of the order, starting in 1228, just two years after the saint's death, as a place designed to receive his remains.
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
30 min
If the solemn and dark lower basilica invites penance and silence, the upper church soars into the sky, airy and bright. In a Gothic style with French influences, the nave has four bays, cross vaulting, and a polygonal transept and apse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- On Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. Your guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private St. Francis Basilica of Assisi and City Walking Tour
Can I cancel Private St. Francis Basilica of Assisi and City Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
In front of St. Clare Basilica near the fountain
What's included?
- Admission tickets to St. Francis Basilica
- Private tour guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Basilica di Santa Chiara, Chiesa Nuova, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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