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- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Small Group Guided Tour in Spanish, Italian, and French
Discover the essence of the city of Saint Francis through a tour designed to offer a personalized experience, adapting every detail to your pace and interests.
The journey begins at the historic Porta Nuova and continues through Assisi’s most significant landmarks, leading to the Basilica of San Francesco. To comply with monument regulations and ensure a high-quality experience, the entrance fee and the mandatory individual audio system (whispers) are included for the explanation inside the Basilica.
Please Note: Until April 6, 2026, guided tours are prohibited inside the Basilica of San Francesco. Explanations will be provided from the exterior.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the toilets, next to the souvenir stand.
Itinerary
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1Basilica of Saint Clare
Inside, the Crucifix of San Damiano is preserved—which, according to tradition, spoke to Saint Francis—along with the crypt where the remains of Saint Clare, founder of the Poor Clares, rest.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza del Comune
A highlight is the Temple of Minerva, a Roman architectural gem featuring perfectly preserved Corinthian columns that now serves as a church (Santa Maria sopra Minerva). You will also see the Captain of the People’s Palace (Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo) and the Tower.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chiesa Nuova
Built in 1615 on the site traditionally identified as the birthplace of Saint Francis, where you can see the small cell where his father, Pietro di Bernardone, imprisoned him in an attempt to make him abandon his path of poverty.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It served as the Cathedral of Assisi until the 11th century. This was where Francis made the public gesture of stripping off his clothes and renouncing all material goods. Today, it houses the body of Saint Carlo Acutis.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
Lower Basilica: A space of quiet reflection and soft light that houses the Crypt with the Saint’s tomb. Upper Basilica: A bright, Gothic space containing Giotto’s famous frescoes, which depict the life of Saint Francis in 28 scenes. The reservation includes the entrance fee to the Basilica.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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