Montefalco: a balcony over the Umbrian Valley – Private Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Montefalco, home of the famous Montefalco and Sagrantino wines, is called “Umbrian Balcony” because of its spectacular position on a hill overlooking the wonderful Umbrian Valley, but it is also famous for its history and artistic wonders!

Thanks to a knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover its Roman origins and medieval architecture, strolling through fascinating and picturesque alleys.
You will visit the elegant church of Santa Chiara della Croce, built by the Saint herself, who was buried there in 1308, and rebuilt in the following centuries. Walking along the beautifully preserved medieval walls, you will pass through Porta Sant’Agostino, dominated by an imposing crenellated tower, reaching the fascinating church of Sant’Agostino, decorated by 14th-century frescoes by the famous Gothic painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

Piazza del Comune, the main square of Montefalco, is located at the top of the hill and is surrounded by amazing palaces built in the Middle Ages, such as Palazzo Langeli and Palazzo Comunale.

Lastly, you will visit the wonderful church-museum of Saint Francis, where you will admire important frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicting the Stories of the life of Saint Francis, and by Perugino, Raphael’s master, who painted here a beautiful Nativity Scene.

What's Included

Entry Tickets to the church-museum of Saint Francis
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will have a sign with your name on it

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will visit the elegant church of Santa Chiara della Croce, built by the Saint herself, who was buried there in 1308, and rebuilt in the following centuries.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Walking along the beautifully preserved medieval walls, you will pass through Porta Sant’Agostino, dominated by an imposing crenellated tower, reaching the fascinating church of Sant’Agostino, decorated by 14th-century frescoes by the famous Gothic painter Ambrogio Lorenzetti.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Piazza del Comune, the main square of Montefalco, is located at the top of the hill and is surrounded by amazing palaces built in the Middle Ages, such as Palazzo Langeli and Palazzo Comunale.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Lastly, you will visit the wonderful church-museum of Saint Francis, where you will admire important frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicting the Stories of the life of Saint Francis, and by Perugino, Raphael’s master, who painted here a beautiful Nativity Scene.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Blue Cat Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

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

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