Assisi Through The Ages: A Self guided Audio Walking Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the rich layers of history in Assisi on this 75-minute self-guided walking tour. Journey through ancient Roman ruins, medieval churches, and Renaissance landmarks as you explore the city’s transformation from a battleground to a beacon of peace. You'll trace the footsteps of saints like Francis and Clare, hear of WWII resistance efforts, and visit iconic sites including the Basilica of San Francesco and the Roman Temple of Minerva. Along scenic streets and hidden corners, the tour reveals how devotion, rebellion, and resilience shaped this UNESCO World Heritage site and its enduring spiritual legacy.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at the Roman Ruins in Piazza Matteotti, 2A, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Basilica superiore di San Francesco d'Assisi

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Catch a glimpse as you pass by this historic 1300s church, named after a Saint, St. Clare of Assisi.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by and marvel at this iconic Arch, marking the last entrance gate before reaching the heart of the city, erected in the 1300s

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk down the staircase of the holy spirit, named after a church.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll through this square dating back to 1610, built in place of an older church from the 1300s, displaying a statue of the parents of Saint Francis.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk through a place that is very much dominated by the spiritual history of St Francis, once the centre of civil power and public meetings.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll past this amazing church, formerly a Roman temple, built in around 30 BCE in the Augustan age, dedicated to San Donato.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See this beautiful portico, built in 1265 and transformed into an institution to support farming activities and lend grain, "frumento"

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by this art gallery, where you can admire impressive artwork from the Middle Ages, through the Renaissance and beyond.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    End the tour here, at the Basilica of San francesco, a UNESCO world Heritage site, and marvel at it's great architecture, including the crypt where St Francis is buried

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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