Walking Tour: Assisi's Historic Basilicas & Piazza

Partake in a guided stroll of Assisi for a chance to witness the magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis, the Cathedral of Saint Rufino and Saint Claire’s Basilica, along with the bustling heart of the city, Piazza del Comune.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Assisi - Meet the guide at 10:30am and visit the old Roman ruins of the local amphitheater, which was reused in the Middle Ages as a quarry for stones to build local houses. You will see how the amphitheater was turned into a private neighborhood. From there, the view toward the Rocca Maggiore medieval castle is one of the best in the city….
What's Included
  • Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Admission tickets to St. Francis Basilica
Additional Information
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and…
Location
Parcheggio Saba Matteotti
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Parking Matteotti is the last parking of Assisi at the top of the city. The big parking in front of the hotel NUN. The meeting point is in front of the park ticket office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carol_b
Jul 5, 2025
Learning about Assisi - Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was a small group - 2 couples. We were able to ask questions as we moved about.
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Margo_b
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent guide, very... - Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much about the history and town of Assisi and St.Francis. Highly recommend this tour.
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Galeiforms
Jun 3, 2025
More than just the basilica - This tour was valuable because we got to see more of Assisi than if we had just visited the St. Francis Basilica. Francesca was very knowledgeable and took us to many sites and explained more of the history of the town that we would not have otherwise known about. Be advised that Assisi is very hilly and very small so wear comfortable shoes and be mindful of cars and scooters through the town. Get there early to allow for parking.
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Duane_h
May 29, 2025
Well done, Francesca! - Francesca provided a knowledgeable guided tour we enjoyed. She was gracious and kind, full of historical facts about the city and the saints. We particularly were moved by the frescos and her explanations. We would do this again. Feedback: 1. We were not aware of an additional €2.50 fee per person to enter one of the sanctuaries. We were at the end of our Italian journey and were reducing our € cash. It was almost a problem for us. 2. The microphone system was helpful. However, the ear pieces did not work well in my ears and were quite uncomfortable.
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Osnoopy13
May 20, 2025
Gate 1 Tour Group - Our tour group visited Assisi during our recent trip to Italy. Amazing location with lots of beautiful sights and religious history. My wife is Catholic and it was very meaningful to learn more about the history of St Francis and his ministry to the poor and animals. You are not allowed to take pictures inside the church facilities but got some great photos of the outside areas and the village. Well worth a few hours visit if you’re in the area.
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Laura_s
Mar 11, 2025
Assisi - We had the BEST tour yesterday. I was unsure of hour my 3 kids (17, 14, and 11) would do with the 2.5 hour walking tour but they absolutely loved it. Our guide did an incredible job of sharing so much about the history of St. Francis. All five of us walked away with a greater appreciation for the artwork that we saw.
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Kelly_s
Apr 12, 2025
Good information - Nice tour of Assisi and the history of St. Frances. Enjoyed the walking tour and learning new history.
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Melanie_p
Mar 14, 2025
Great tour - Great tour guide! I highly recommend booking! Only reason I have a 4 star review is it isn’t necessarily a good tour to do with little kids which was probably our bad.
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Maartenv187
Jun 8, 2025
Great guide, group too large - Francesca the guide was very knowledgeable. The group was a bit too large at 10 persons. We moved quiet slowly and had to rush at the end of the tour.
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945athenad
May 25, 2025
Why not do this on your own? - My opinion is that this tour was not worth its price and that our guide was patronizing in her assumption that we knew nothing about art and unwilling or unable to share any but the most rudimentary information about it. She spent more time than we would have liked stopping outside pastry, candy, olive oil, and souvenir shops along the way to pay tribute to their products. She made no accommodation for the issue of whether anyone needed a toilet stop. She did not purchase the tickets for the Basilica in advance, so I have no idea what would have happened on a crowded day re admission. And she kept us waiting and started late due to late arrivals, which meant that another couple (who arrived on time) had to leave for another engagement before the end of the tour (which ran past the posted end time). In addition, we were not informed in advance that the parking lot we were directed to was, in fact, closed, which meant everyone with cars was scrambling to find parking without any guidance.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).