3 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 175
€ 161.00
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Assisi, located in the central-eastern part of Umbria, is a town with a rich history and spiritual significance, lying on the slopes of Mount Subasio and overseeing the valley that the Topino and Chiascio rivers flow through. It is renowned for being the birthplace of Saint Francis, and as such, it is one of Italy's most famous pilgrimage sites. On this 3-hour walking tour, you will explore the labyrinthine streets of Assisi, soaking in its historical and cultural charm, while visiting its most iconic sites. The tour takes you through the stunning Basilicas of Santa Chiara and St. Francis, two essential landmarks that house one of Italy's largest collections of sacred art. Assisi is an extraordinary mix of medieval architecture, sacred spaces, and artistic treasures, making it a unique destination for both pilgrims and history enthusiasts alike.
Founded in the 12th century, Assisi was originally inhabited by ancient Umbrian tribes before it became a Roman city. The town's profound connection to Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan order in 1210, is at the heart of its spiritual significance. As you wander through the town, you will learn about its rich religious history and visit two key sites the Basilica of Santa Chiara, dedicated to Saint Clare, and the Basilica of St. Francis, where Saint Francis’s remains are consecrated. The Basilica of St. Francis, constructed between 1228 and 1253, is a masterpiece of architecture and home to breathtaking frescoes and artworks by some of Italy's greatest artists, including Cimabue, Giotto, and Lorenzetti. Please note that on Sundays and religious or national holidays, access inside the Basilica of St. Francis is restricted, but your guide will offer a detailed explanation of the church from the outside, and you can enter in silence to reflect on its beauty.
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Our family of 5 had an outstanding experience exploring Assisi with Alessandra. She was very kind and patient, and was engaging for our kids. Alessandra was proud of her city and had a lot of knowledge and history to share. We hope to do another tour on our next trip.
Our guide, Werner, was the best... Having lived in Assisi for decades now, his depth of art history, general history & site knowledge is deep, broad and nuanced. He conveyed so much - and so interestingly! Intriguing about how St. Frances & St. Clare came to be who they became... And especially his superb art history knowledge - - from Giotto, Cimabue to Simone Martini to 16th c 'naughty' ceiling frescoes, the ideas of narrative, perspective, even color pigment cost (the rare blues!!) - what a great visit. Our group had a lot of people who had studied art history, and everyone thought Werner was brilliant & insightful yet always with a moment of humor.
We took the Assisi tour with Michele! It was fantastic! Michele is an excellent guide and we learned so much information about St Francis and St Clare. The churches were stunning. Do this tour to get a great experience!
Our guide Analita was fantastic! Her knowledge of each site in Assisi and St Francis was exceptional. In addition, she connected the journey of St Francis with the social and political history at the time of his existence and the impact he had on the Catholic church, the style of art being rendered and the change of thinking in leadership. We spent the entire day with Analita and her sense of humor and patience combined with her excellent execution of visiting All the important sites ( of which there are about 7 or 8!) , especially considering we visited on a Sunday when many sites have limited hours, was superb! We highly recommend Analita as a guide you can depend upon to have an excellent experience!
We had an amazing day tour with a gifted local tour guide, Michele, who filled the day with historic facts and interesting stories about his home of Perugia and nearby Assisi. Both were beautiful and history rich places that were influenced by Saint Francis and Roman inhabitants long ago, to name a couple. Michele was a skilled historian and story teller who was interesting and engaging as he shared information about people, places and objects. The day flew by so quickly, it was sad to leave and we all wanted to have more time to learn more. Michele had a skilled driver, Maurzio, who safely and professionally delivered us from Perugia to Assisi, while sharing some stories about his home in Assisi during the drive. I highly recommend this tour as a wonderful learning experience and a feast for your ears and eyes! Gracie Mille Gentiluomo!
