Things to do in Assisi, Umbria: The Best Sightseeing Tours

March 31, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, Italy's patron saint, Assisi lies amid Umbria's rolling hills. Religious pilgrims have come here for centuries to visit the Basilica of San Francesco (where St. Francis is buried) and the Basilica of Santa Chiara (to see the tomb of St. Clare). Visit the Eremo delle Carceri to see caves where medieval hermits withdrew from the world. (You may find such solitude quite appealing—especially if you're here on a daytrip from Rome!)
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1. Assisi Private Walking Tour including St. Francis Basilica

Piazza Santa Chiara, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy Umbria Con Me Day Tours
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This is an Assisi tour with your private guide. Discover the famous monuments of Assisi on a private walking tour, and stroll down alleys to the typical squares of the Old Town. See Roman ruins, old stone houses, and magnificent frescoes.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Headsets for visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis (2,50 euro per person)

Reviewed By vytautass991

I dont know if there are many tours to choose from in Assisi, but you dont need to look anymore, just book this one. This time in Italy we took a lot of guided tours and I can honestly say that Michele was one of the best guides we had ever encountered in Italy. Tour was informative, interesting and a pleasure to take part of. Highly recommended! Vytautas

2. Assisi Fullday from Rome with Papal Blessing on Parchment and Lunch Included

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In this fullday you’ll be able to visit Assisi the town of St. Francesco and learn more about His life. Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English. In Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included a very good Luch. Upgradable private licensed local tour guide in Assisi in Private option Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and dropoff, Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English, Wine Tasting and Light Lunch, Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (in Private Tour option)., Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver

Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Reviewed By Bernadette E

Just back since Sunday after 7 nights on ship - boarded in Barcelona 3rd Nov - cannot praise ship - staff - food and - organisation skills - fantastic. It was my 60 th birthday pressie and have to say it was SPECIAL. Hopefully will see you all again next year

3. Assisi and St. Francis Private Tour with Driver from your Accommodation in Rome

Stefano Rome Day Tours
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St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps the most well-loved saint in the country of Italy and perhaps in the world. His birthplace, Assisi, is one of the most beautiful cities to visit on your trip to Italy. This Private Tour from Rome offers a unique journey in the footsteps of Saint Francis and Saint Claire, taking you to the most significant basilicas, sacred monastery, and lively squares in Assisi for a joyful experience in the beautiful region of Umbria. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee away from the vehicle. To comply with these strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

Inclusions: Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Professional Driver, Bottled water, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Admission fees and Entry Tickets, Tour Guide / Walking Tour

Reviewed By PeteD818

We were told Stefano tours were first class in providing a private look at Rome. Our guide Vinnie and Vatican guide Luiza were first rate. We were picked up at our hotel promptly and went right away to St .Peter's and Trevi fontain to avoid the tourist crowds. The rest of the day was a trip to the popular sights and included a trip to the Catacombs as we did the Colosseum the day before. Vinnie took us to a wonderful lunch spot. Our Vatican tour focused in its highlights and Luizangave us a great history lesson along the way. And the company was easy to communicate with via email all of the time. Highly recommend Stefano!

4. The 10 Tastings of Palermo With Locals: Private Food Tour

Via Volturno, 83, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy ►► Withlocals™ - Local Private Tours ????????
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Eat your way through Palermo's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Cannoli and Espresso. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small group tour option available, Local Guide, 10 Food & Drinks Tastings, Vegetarian alternatives

Exclusions: Food and drinks not mentioned as inclusion, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Reviewed By 80greaves

Luca was on time and did not rush to finish, we would have missed alot of things had we not had a guide. made it easy to ask those silly questions

5. Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - Private Tour

Via Cardinale Raffaele Merry del Val, 3A, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy Blue Cat Tours
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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.

Inclusions: Entrance to the church, Earphones (if necessary)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By LQLondon

Serena was very knowledgeable (studied archeology) and an excellent guide. She gave great insight to the ancient Romans and kept us on track time-wise without feeling rushed.

6. Winemaker for a Day: Tour an Organic Winery

Tili Vini, Via della Cannella, 2, 06081 Capodacqua PG, Italy Tili Vini Societa Agricola
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Get ready for an amazing tour in the world of organic wine: you will visit one of the oldest organic winery together with a member of the Tili Family who will explain all the process to make a fantastic organic wine. Afterwards, you can taste all the farm products during a guided tasting where you will try 5 different organic wines of Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT. The wines will be paired with warm bruschette with organic extra virgin olive oil, a selection of cheeses and salami with jams, and local biscotti with sweet wine. At the end you will receive a certification of Apprentice Winemaker! We offer pick up on request for a fixed price the pick up from the city center of Assisi or Spello or the Assisi train station.

Inclusions: Guided Wine tasting, Tour of the winery and vineyards included in the option of €25 for person, Free parking, guided tasting of 5 organic wines, Hot bruschette with extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomatoes, a selection of cold cuts and cheeses, umbrian biscotti, Free walking in the vineyards and olive groves included in the option €18 for person

Exclusions: We offer on request pickup and drop-off for a fixed rate

Reviewed By at_Moreno

Great personal experience. Very knowledgeable host. Great organic wine ! Food was excellent. We will repeat visit whenever in the region again.

7. Assisi One Day Trip Private Excursion from Rome

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Swap the big city bustle for medieval small-town charms on this private day trip from Rome to Assisi. In the company of your very own  knowledgeable English-speaking driver, travel through the Umbrian hills to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Assisi. See the Church of Santa Chiara, the birthplace and childhood home of St Francis of Assisi, as well as the town hall square and the Roman Temple of Minerva. After lunch (own expense), visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional informative English-speaking driver, Private vehicle for the day, Flexible itinerary, Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Walking tour guide inside the sites

Reviewed By E8187ACjennifern

Valentina is so filled with a passion and love for Rome that her tour was filled with excitement. She kept us all eager to hear what she was going to share next. Her knowledge surpasses expectations. I cannot wait to visit Rome again and there is no question I will look to obtain a tour with Valentina. THE ABSOLUTE BEST

8. One Day Trip to Orvieto And Assisi From Rome

Colosseum and Vatican Tours by Italy Wonders

One day trip outside Rome to visit the beautiful cities of Assisi and Orvieto. Our private driver with private vehicle will be at your disposal from the pick up to the drop off at your hotel in Rome. In Orvieto you have a private guide at disposal for 2 hours and in Assisi free time to spend. Even if it is 11 hours long, it is a very relaxing and peaceful day trip! Don't miss to take this tour! It will be an experience that you will not forget!

Inclusions: 11 hours English speaking private driver with private vehicle with pick up and drop off at your hotel, 2 hours private guide in Orvieto, Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Rome city center

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By R6117QPjoeb

Azzurra was a wonderful tour guide, her knowledge of Rome and its history was first class. Even in the rain she kept us entertained and well informed throughout. She made sure we got the most out of the experience and we would highly recommend you book the tour and ask for her.

9. Assisi ShorExcursion Lunch&WineTasting Included from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

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Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title. In this fullday with a professional English-speaking Driver you’ll visit Assisi. In Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included: • Wine Tasting and light lunch. Licensed local tour guide in Assisi in Private Tour option. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to Civitavecchia Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.

Inclusions: Port pickup and dropoff, Wine Tasting and Light Lunch, Dedicated Licensed local tour guide in Assisi (in Private Tour option), Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver

Exclusions: Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Reviewed By Bernadette E

Just back since Sunday after 7 nights on ship - boarded in Barcelona 3rd Nov - cannot praise ship - staff - food and - organisation skills - fantastic. It was my 60 th birthday pressie and have to say it was SPECIAL. Hopefully will see you all again next year

10. Assisi Treasures And St Francis Wood

Via Ponte dei Galli, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy Italian Touch

Assisi  - 3/4 hours - Walking through olive trees and river. An intact piece of the Umbrian Countryside a place of harmony and silence at the foot of the great Basilica of St Francis of Assisi; a walk through this landscape becomes an inner journey - one that inspired Michelangelo Pistoletto to create a stunning work of land art. This is a woodland under Fai protection. Through a gateway in the wall surrounding the square of the Basilica Superiore in Assisi you enter in a narrow path that leads to a wide  valley floor, at the foot of the city centre.  This is no  ordinary excursion; rather, it is an ongoing, peaceful discovery, a new form of pilgrimage into history and into the sacred, through 64 hectares of nature, amid wooded tracts, cultivated fileds, walls of pink stone, clearings and olive groves - a 64 hectare plot that years of neglect had reduced to a dumping ground, but which FAI has now salvaged in its entierity.

Inclusions: Lunch box with tipical Umbrian product: Torta al testo, Torta al Formaggio, 1/2 bottle of water, Snacks, Bottled water, Guided walking tour in St. Francis wood , 1 hour Assisi guided tour with a professional guide

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-out., Lunch in a typical restaurant instead of box lunch with a supplement.

Reviewed By LovNin

This is closed for 2 months because of COVID-19. We arrived and the guy at the gate kindly informed us in Italian - Chiuso. Do not believe Google, their maps or the official website.

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