Assisi Private Tour

By booking the Assisi Private Tour, you will have an exclusive English guide to learn about the history of Saint Francis of Assisi and discover the significance of this city as a pilgrimage site.

Assisi Private Tour

The Assisi private tour begins outside the Basilica of St. Clare. The tour lasts 3 hours and includes visits to the main monuments and points of interest. First, you will visit the Upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Lower Basilica of St. Francis, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000, dedicated to the founder of the Franciscan order. The visit will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, focusing on the numerous chapels and the crypt housing the remains of St. Francis.

The tour continues to the Temple of Minerva in Piazza del Comune, which currently functions as a church but has ties to the Old Roman Empire. Next, you will visit the Chiesa Nuova, built on the site of St. Francis's family home. The tour concludes with insights into the city's history and the life of St. Francis in Assisi.

Advantages of a private tour

This private tour offers personalized service with an English-speaking guide. You can book it any day of the week with flexible scheduling. Additionally, larger groups may benefit from cost savings.

Sundays and local holidays

On Sundays and official Italian holidays, sightseeing tours of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi are not allowed. The guide will provide information about the temple from the outside, and you may enter independently. This policy also applies to other Catholic holidays like Christmas and Easter Sunday.