The young Italian woman, who was our tour guide, gave us an amazing informative and enjoyable tour of St. Francis and St. Claires's spiritual journey in Assisi! I learnt so much! We could feel that she truly loved her job and her spirit was inspiring and contagious! Forgive me, for not remembering your name. I will always remember your spirit! This was a memorable experience for my 2 adult daughters and I. I want to mention and thank the van driver, who navigated the curvy roads so skillfully. Assisi is truly a spiritual historic quaint unique town, which I fell in love with! A pure joy! The landscape scenery of the countryside from St. Francis' Hermitage and His Basilica was truly breathtaking! This is my favorite town, so far! Don't miss it!
Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $206 / person
- Location
- Assisi, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Umbria con Me
- Meeting point
- In front of the St. Claire Basilica near the fountaine
Description
This small group tour will allow you to know about the most authentic places to feel the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $206
- Child (ages 0–12)
- $57
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $389.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
San Damiano
San Damiano is a church with a monastery near Assisi, Italy. Built in the 12th century, it was the first monastery of the Order of Saint Clare, where Saint Clare built her community.
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Built on a grandiose scale, the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli is the seventh largest Christian church. Its magnificence may be at odds with the simplicity preached by St Francis himself but the flocks of pilgrims coming to visit the primitive Porziuncola chapel and the Cappella del Transito called for a building that was able to accomodate the faithful.
Eremo Delle Carceri
It's located 4km away from the center of Assisi. The white building nestles in a quiet lane surrounded by mountains. This is the hermitage of the Carceri where St. Francis and his followers were praying and meditating. "Eremo" means hermitage in Italian
What's included
Included
Transport
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
8 reviews
How it compares in Assisi
- No. 33 by number of reviews among 127 tours in Assisi
- Starting price $206 is 89% above the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Assisi
Excurgo comparison of 127 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi take?
Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi cost?
Prices start at $206 per person for this Assisi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $389. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
How much does Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi cost for children?
Children aged 0–12 pay from $57, adults from $206.
Can I cancel Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In front of the St. Claire Basilica near the fountaine. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sanctuaries and Franciscan Sites surround Assisi worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Umbria con Me.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Learn about St. Francis and St. Claire's inspiring spiritual journey in this historic beautiful unique town of Assisi!
S
The Franciscan spirit
A wonderful and informative tour of special Franciscan sites outside the old town of Assisi. A must for those who follow Franciscan spirituality.
S
Great contemplative experience
Werner was excellent in showing us around, giving us time where we wanted to stop . Very knowledgeable of all there was to see and experience. Wished we could have sat longer in the silence of the woods like St Francis
B
Experiencing the life of St Francis
The entire experience of learning more about St Francis’s life. Our tour guide was especially competent.
D
Beautiful Assisi
A journey to magical places of intense peace. Neither the fact that I took the tour alone nor the rain in the early morning caused the tour to be changed. The explanations were clear and with a lot of information, making me discover new details in already known places. I recommend it with all my heart. The affection and attention towards me made the day even more special. I hope that one day I can show you my country. Thank you mille. A wonderful day.
J
Wonderful Experience
The excursion was interesting, informative and very well done by our private tour gude who was very knowledgeable and personable.
T
charming
Super, a very quiet and beautiful place, excellent spiritual experience, the guide very knowledgeable about the history and surroundings
R
Encountered St Francis of Assisi
First, Francesca was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about Francis and Assisi, and attentive to what we hoped to experience by visiting these 3 sites. I wish the tour was a little longer to allow for more "contemplative" time - particularly Eremo della Carceri (which was wonderful: beautiful statues of Francis, Francis' bed, quiet grounds...) and San Damiano (both were peaceful & uncrowded in contrast with the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli/Porziuncola which was extremely crowded and packed with tour groups). We were 2 couples of family and the transportation was in a comfortable private van. We were very happy with the overall experience.
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