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 pilgrimage city.

Assisi Private Tour

The Assisi private tour begins outside the Basilica of St. Clare. The 3-hour tour involves walking around the city, visiting main monuments and points of interest. The first stops are the Upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Lower Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, dedicated to the founder of the Franciscan order. The visit will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to explore the numerous chapels and the crypt containing St. Francis' remains.

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

Advantages of a private tour

The private tour provides personalized service with an English-speaking guide, available any day of the week with several scheduling options. Large groups can also benefit from cost savings.

Sundays and local holidays

On Sundays, sightseeing tours of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi are not permitted. The guide will provide external explanations, and guests may enter independently. This policy also applies to Italian holidays and significant Catholic holidays like Christmas and Easter Sunday.