Assisi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Assisi tours and things to do in the spiritual hill town of Umbria: stand before the frescoed Basilica of St Francis, wander medieval pink-stone streets, taste Umbrian wines and olive oil, day-trip to the villages of Spello and Bevagna and cycle the green countryside. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Assisi by interest
Whatever brings you to Assisi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Basilica of St Francis
Frescoed church.
ExploreOld town
Medieval streets.
ExploreFrom Rome
Easy day trip.
ExploreUmbria wine
Vineyard tastings.
ExploreSpello & Bevagna
Pretty villages.
ExploreCooking class
Hands-on food.
ExploreCountryside e-bike
Green hills.
ExploreAssisi highlights
Basilica & hills.
ExploreTop attractions in Assisi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Basilica of St Francis
Frescoed church.
Old Town
Medieval streets.
From Rome
Easy day trip.
Umbria Wine
Vineyard tastings.
Spello & Bevagna
Pretty villages.
Cooking Class
Hands-on food.
Countryside
Green hills.
Assisi
Umbrian hill town.
Town awayBasilica St Francis
Frescoed church.
Town awayOld Town
Medieval streets.
2.5 hrs awayFrom Rome
Day trip north.
Hills awayUmbria Wine
Vineyard tastings.
Nearby awaySpello & Bevagna
Pretty villages.
Farms awayCooking Class
Hands-on food.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Assisi visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green — ideal for walking.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm days and the grape harvest.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, but lively with festivals.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Quiet and cool, atmospheric at Christmas.
For wine
Autumn for the harvest and new wines.
Best overall
Spring and autumn for mild weather.
One day
The basilica and old town.
Two days
Add a wine tasting and the villages.
Three+ days
Add a cooking class or wider Umbria.
For pilgrims
The basilica and St Clare’s.
For foodies
Wine tastings and a cooking class.
For explorers
The villages of Spello and Bevagna.
On foot
The old town is walked, though it is steep.
Tours
Tours reach the villages and vineyards.
By car
A car helps for the wider Umbrian countryside.
By train
The station sits below town, linked by bus.
Where to stay
Stay inside the old walls for the atmosphere.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
The basilica
Dress modestly and keep quiet inside.
Old town
Wear comfy shoes for the steep lanes.
Umbrian wine
Try Sagrantino at a hillside cellar.
The villages
Visit Spello for its flower displays.
Cooking class
Book a farm class for a full meal.
Combos
Some tours pair the basilica with wine.
Basilica tours
Guided visits fill up — book ahead.
Rome day trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Wine tastings
Cellar tours fill up — book ahead.
Cooking classes
Classes are small — reserve early.
Village tours
Village trips fill up — book ahead.
Feast days
Religious festivals are busiest — book far ahead.
Basilica tour
Around €25–60 for a guided basilica tour.
Old-town tour
About €20–45 for an old-town walking tour.
Rome day trip
Roughly €60–130 for a day trip from Rome.
Wine tour
Around €93–176 for an Umbrian wine tour.
Cooking class
About €25–90 for a cooking class.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Assisi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Green & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Harvest.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Quiet & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.