Top Umbria Religious Tours

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable official guide. This tour will allow you to know about the most important churches in assisi. St. Francis Basilica, St. Clare Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels with Porziuncola.

Discover the history of Assisi on a walking tour with a local guide. Located in Italy’s Umbria region, the town is best known as the birthplace of St. Francis. Visit the Church of St. Francis, the Temple of Minerva, and other important buildings and landmarks. Admire the frescoes in the church and visit the crypt where St. Francis is buried.

Welcome to the city that allows everyone to experience their inner peace! Assisi is known for its admiration of the landscapes, hills, and olive trees that fulfill this town! Throughout this 2-hour walking tour, the historic city will display the rich art and tradition that it contains! The tour starts by heading to the main square of the city, the Piazza del Comune, which will show the view of one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Italy. Moving to the next site, the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore will be observed. Then the tour continues to the famous Basilica of San Francesco, in which your guide will introduce you to the multifaceted figure of San Francesco. The arrival later will be at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, another important place of worship in the city of Assisi. The basilica houses a 12th century crucifix and was built to house the tomb of the Saint, founder of the Order of the Poor Clares and disciple of Saint Francis.

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a breathtaking view. But there's much more. I will share with you my passion for history and art so that you will be able to understand why the Basilica is a world-famous symbol. And you will learn that Saint Francis started a huge cultural revolution that continues to inspire us, nowadays. I'll take you to the most enchanting sights of Assisi, ranging from the landmarks of Christianity, to amazing panoramic spots. If you are fond of photography and videomaking, this is an unmissable opportunity.

A Unesco World Heritage Site, Assisi is the birthplace of Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan religious order and Italy’s patron saint. The town is a jewel filled with historic and artistic treasures, where highlights include a pristine historic center filled with flowering balconies and noble palaces, the splendid Basilica of San Francesco with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and 800-year-old Rocca Maggiore, the medieval fortress overlooking the town. There are also lots of local handicraft shops to explore and delicious eateries to try.

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

Thanks to this tour it will be possible to visit the places of worship in a land of peace at the pace of a trot. The tour includes the visit of: -the Tugurio, the place where St. Francis created his Franciscan order -the leper colony, where the Saint together with Santa Chiara treated the lepers - the Porziuncola, where St. Francis asked for forgiveness