Top Assisi Historical Tours

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi), the Duomo di San Rufino, the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square, Piazza del Comune. Enjoy clear views of the massive 14th-century fort, Rocca Maggiore, which sits on top of the hill. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

Discover Assisi’s rich history on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of old town, and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide. 

San Francesco was an extraordinary man and in this tour we will get to know the places where he lived and where he rests today. Together we will go to the discovery of a man and an extraordinary city.

Assisi is one of the most picturesque hill-top towns in Umbria and renowned for its UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco. On this tour, visit the medieval Basilica, Rocca Maggiore castle, and Saint Rufino’s Cathedral, then follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi with a tour of Eremo Delle Carceri, the Sanctuary of Saint Damiano, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels.

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a breathtaking view. But there's much more. I will share with you my passion for history and art so that you will be able to understand why the Basilica is a world-famous symbol. And you will learn that Saint Francis started a huge cultural revolution that continues to inspire us, nowadays. I'll take you to the most enchanting sights of Assisi, ranging from the landmarks of Christianity, to amazing panoramic spots. If you are fond of photography and videomaking, this is an unmissable opportunity.

Combine tours of Assisi and Spello with personalized attention on this private tour. With a guide leading you on a thoughtful itinerary, you'll get to know the best of both towns. Learn about the history and culture of each town through commentary tailored to your interests while viewing the Renaissance paintings and 14th-century frescoes.

The medieval hill town of Assisi is rich in art and history, but most visitors don’t explore farther than the Basilica of St. Francis. With this walking tour, delve into both the UNESCO-listed church and the town’s other cultural treasures with the insights of a guide. Admire the basilica inside and out, plus visit the Basilica of St. Claire, the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi’s spectacular Roman temple, and more.

Assisi is not only the center of the Franciscan order, it is also the beating heart of spirituality and civilization. I will show you Assisi with my eyes, offering you an in-depth journey through its peak beauties.

Take a group tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi and learn about its history and significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most famous and important churches in Italy, filled with frescoes and paintings by famous artists. Enter the tomb of St. Francis, visit the friary cloister, and explore the upper church all built for one of the most revered saints in Christianity.

Foligno, an ancient town built in the middle of the Umbrian Valley, is traditionally considered the center of Italy and the world. The town is characterized by amazing medieval palaces and fascinating churches, such as the Romanesque-style church of Santa Maria Infraportas and the Collegiate Church of San Salvatore, an ancient Benedictine abbey built from the 12th century in the present square called Piazza Garibaldi. You will be then guided in the mainsquare of Foligno, Piazza della Repubblica, and you will visit the Cathedral of San Feliciano, characterized by its two magnificent facades and the mixture of styles belonging to different eras: Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Neoclassical. Finally, you will admire the wonderful Palazzo Trinci, a medieval palace connected to the cathedral by a fascinating “suspension bridge” and built in the Gothic style in the early fifteenth century. Particularly famous is the precious cycle of frescoes painted by Gentile da Fabriano to embellish many halls of the palace, such as the notorious Hall of the Liberal Arts and Planets and the Hall of the Giants, decorated with monumental figures from the ancient Roman history, such as Emperors Augustus and Nero.

Visit Umbria's lesser-known locations with a tour of the most beautiful small villages in the green heart of Italy.

The Basilica of Saint Francis is the most-renowned church of Assisi, a breathtaking masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Discover the secrets of Saint Francis, who lived the high-spirited life typical of a wealthy young man until he had a mystical vision of Jesus Christ, and decided to dedicate his whole existence to the poor and sick people. Admire the marvellous frescoes painted by Giotto, father of modern realistic art, "the most sovereign master of painting in his time”. Visit the Upper Church, slender and bright thanks to its Gothic style and the colorful glass windows, and the Lower Church, where the mortal remains of Saint Francis are preserved among amazing frescoes by the greatest Italian artists of the Middle Ages, like Cimabue and Simone Martini.

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable official guide. This tour will allow you to know about the most important churches in assisi. St. Francis Basilica, St. Clare Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels with Porziuncola.

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi), the Duomo di San Rufino, the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square, Piazza del Comune. Enjoy clear views of the massive 14th-century fort, Rocca Maggiore, which sits on top of the hill. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

Welcome to the city that allows everyone to experience their inner peace! Assisi is known for its admiration of the landscapes, hills, and olive trees that fulfill this town! Throughout this 2-hour walking tour, the historic city will display the rich art and tradition that it contains! The tour starts by heading to the main square of the city, the Piazza del Comune, which will show the view of one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Italy. Moving to the next site, the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore will be observed. Then the tour continues to the famous Basilica of San Francesco, in which your guide will introduce you to the multifaceted figure of San Francesco. The arrival later will be at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, another important place of worship in the city of Assisi. The basilica houses a 12th century crucifix and was built to house the tomb of the Saint, founder of the Order of the Poor Clares and disciple of Saint Francis.

The ornate Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi is often so busy with tourists and pilgrims that it is hard to get a sense of the saint’s contemplative spirit and deep humility. Experience authentic Franciscan spirituality with this small-group guided tour of Saint Francis’ most significant yet peaceful sanctuaries outside the medieval walls of Assisi, including the San Damiano Monastery, Porziuncola chapel, and Carceri Hermitage.

Don’t mIss the chance to visit Cortona and Montepulciano, during your transfer from Assisi to Florence with ours expert local driver-guide. Explore the secret Tuscany ! A full daytrip inside the iconic landscape of the rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. We will pick you up at your location (hotel or apartment) in Assisi. First stop in Cortona. Cortona is a traditional walled Etruscan town. Sitting at about 600 metres above sea level, it offers spectacular views over the surrounding valley and Lake Trasimeno, Later we will move to Montepulciano, where we will visit the city and two Historic Cellars. Here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”. At the end of the visit, you will attend a tuscan lunch with tasting of the wines, with an explanation of their basic characteristics. In the afternoon we will arrive in Florence and we will leave you at your location.

Assisi is a must-see in Umbria, especially famous because it is the birthplace of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Assisi is fascinating for spiritual, artistic and historical reasons: the remains of the Ancient Roman city and the breathtaking churches from the Middle Ages make it one of the most beautiful towns in Italy! Discover the Roman amphiteatre, the Forum (main square) and the impressive Temple of Minerva, whose columns still stand after more than 2000 years! Then, time to follow your knowledgeable guide to the medieval city of St. Francis and his followers, and have a look at the most beautiful churches in Assisi: the Basilica of St. Clare, the Gothic church that contains her mortal remains, the Cathedral of St. Rufinus, in Romanesque style, and the most-renowned Basilica of Saint Francis. Here you will admire the breathtaking frescoes painted by famous Italian artists like Giotto and Cimabue, and you will discover two superimposed churches, known as the Upper Church, slender and bright, in Gothic style, and the Lower Church, where Saint Francis was buried.

Enjoy the walk of Assisi with an official guide and a tasting of the best wines and typical Umbrian products.

If you are curious to know the wonderful city of Assisi, the places that characterize it and make it the most famous Umbrian city in the world, you cannot miss this guided tour. In the company of qualified and competent guides, you will begin your journey to discover Assisi from one of the most important symbols of the city, the Basilica of San Francesco, an architectural masterpiece that since 2000 is also recognized and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . In the two superimposed and independent churches, you will admire the pictorial works of famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, inside the crypt, finally, you can visit the remains of the Saint. You will then continue with a visit to Piazza del Comune, where you will admire the temple of Minerva and, not far away, the New Church built on the home of San Francesco. The visit will continue with the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino, to conclude in the upper part of the city.

The tour takes place in the countryside between Assisi and Cannara, places where St. Francis preached to the birds. You will be able to see where the oak actually stood, which is now replaced by a stone. Continuing the journey, we will come to enjoy a good aperitif or a tasting.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

Enjoy as much as possible your time in Italy and visit one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, Umbria. Your private english speaking driver* will drive you and your party through perched towns and across the beautiful italian countryside (visiting the most beautiful of them, Orvieto). After crossing the Tiber river, you will get to Orvieto. After visiting Orvieto, your private driver will continue driving through vineyards and ancient villas until you arrive to the city of Assisi. Very well known after Saint Francis, the city has a lot of attractions. You will get to know the history and secrets of Assisi with a private tour guide during 2 hours, where you will visit the Basilica of Saint Francis (entrance included) and Saint Claire, from where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Umbrian countryside, as well as the old city center of Assisi. Driver is not a official tour guide and cannot leave the vehicle unattended. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

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