• Assisi - Join the guide at 10:30 am to explore the ancient Roman ruins of the local amphitheater, which was repurposed during the Middle Ages as a quarry for stones used in constructing local homes. Discover how the amphitheater transformed into a private neighborhood. Enjoy one of the city’s finest views towards the Rocca Maggiore medieval castle.

Wander through narrow alleys and medieval squares to reach Saint Rufino’s Cathedral and Saint Clare’s Basilica. Continue to the main city square, Piazza del Comune, where you will find one of Italy’s best-preserved Roman temples – Minerva’s temple – surrounded by impressive medieval government buildings.

The tour proceeds to the Basilica of Saint Francis, renowned worldwide for its 13th-14th century frescoes by Italy’s finest painters of the era, including the famous Giotto.

• Basilica di Santa Chiara - The Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi, constructed with the distinctive pink stone from the Subasio mountain quarry, features exquisite frescoes from the 12th to the 14th century.

In the chapel on the right, along the singular nave of St. Clare of Assisi, ending in a transept and polygonal apse, admire the Crucifix, which, according to tradition, invited St. Francis in the church of St. Damiano to “rebuild the Church.”

• Chiesa Nuova - Chiesa Nuova.

The Chiesa Nuova is a church in Assisi, Italy, constructed in 1615 on the site believed to be the birthplace of St. Francis, the home of Pietro di Bernardone. It was named Chiesa Nuova as it was the last church built in Assisi at that time.

• Cattedrale di San Rufino - Assisi Cathedral, dedicated to San Rufino (Rufinus of Assisi), is a significant church in Assisi.
• Santa Maria sopra Minerva - The Temple of Minerva is an ancient Roman structure in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy. It currently houses a church, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built in 1539 and renovated in the Baroque style in the 17th century.
• Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Basilica of St. Francis was constructed under the guidance of Brother Elias, vicar general and architect of the order, beginning in 1228, just two years after the saint’s passing, as a place to house his remains.
• Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - While the solemn and dim lower basilica encourages penance and silence, the upper church rises into the sky, light and airy.

In a Gothic style with French influences, the nave features four bays, cross vaulting, and a polygonal transept and apse.

• Entrance fees
• Official English speaking guide

• Tips

Participate in a walking tour of Assisi to explore the magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis, the Cathedral of Saint Rufino, and the Basilica of Saint Claire, along with the vibrant main city square, Piazza del Comune.

Please note that from February 15, 2026, to April 6, 2026, guided tours of the basilica will be paused due to the display of St. Francis’s remains. The guide will offer explanations from outside, after which visitors can enter independently.

• 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
• Please notice: 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.
• The tour is in English
• IMPORTANT: Matteotti parking lot is closed for renovation; no parking is possible. The meeting point remains confirmed at Matteotti parking lot.
• On October 4th the Basilica of St. Francis is closed
• Due to the public display of the relics of St. Francis, access to the basilica of St. Francis will be suspended from February 15 to April 6, 2026. During this period, the guide will provide the explanation from outside the basilica.

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