Assisi: Three Saints, St Carlo, Francis & Clare Walking Tour
Description
Discover the spiritual heart of Assisi on a religious walking tour focused on three beloved saints: Carlo Acutis, Francis of Assisi, and Clare. Begin at the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, where Saint Carlo Acutis rests, and learn about his modern witness of faith and devotion to the Eucharist. Continue to the Basilica of Saint Clare to explore her life of prayer, humility, and her role in the Franciscan movement. The walk ends at the Basilica of Saint Francis, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, where you’ll hear about his conversion, mission, and message of peace, poverty, and love for creation. As you stroll through medieval streets, churches, and monasteries, your guide will share spiritual insights and lesser-known stories that reveal Assisi as a living centre of faith. The tour concludes with time for reflection, leaving you inspired by the city’s enduring sanctity.
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Your journey begins at the Sanctuary of the Spoliation (Santuario della Spogliazione), where the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, is located. Learn about his deep love for the Eucharist, his devotion to the Virgin Mary, and how his modern life of faith continues to inspire young people and families around the world.
The basilica is dedicated to the founder of the Poor Clares and spiritual companion of Saint Francis. Discover Saint Clare’s life of humility, prayer, and courage, and learn about her profound devotion to the Eucharist and her role in the Franciscan movement.
One of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. Admire the exterior of the basilica and learn about the life, conversion, and mission of Saint Francis, whose message of peace, poverty, and love for creation transformed the Church and continues to resonate today.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
Catia Pierini, our Tour Guide, was most excellent & very knowledgeable making our tour of Assisi so enjoyable! Her personality is lovely & she made our tour so wonderful with little gifts & personal touches throughout. I highly recommend Catia!
Our tour guide was Katia and she was extremely knowledgeable on the different saints lives and gave us plenty of time to pray at each of the locations we visited. We would highly recommend her for future tours. She was also really good at taking pictures and knowing the best locations for them.
Maria brought the saints to life for us! She had us walk in their footsteps and explained the history at that time, making their sacrifices even more amazing. Thank you Maria!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that your experience was so meaningful. Maria truly has a special gift for bringing the saints to life, and we’re proud of how passionately our guides strive to offer not just historical context, but a deeper spiritual insight into each story. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to Maria, she’ll be thrilled to know her guidance made such an impact. And thank you again for choosing to journey with us; it means a lot to be part of your experience!
As a practicing Catholic, I’ve read about St Francis and St Claire but actually walking in their footsteps and having our wonderful guide explain the history helped me understand their incredible sacrifices and courage much more. Taking the time to slow down and step into their lives is an unforgettable experience.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection. We’re so glad the experience helped deepen your understanding of the saints, their courage and sacrifices truly come alive when walked in their footsteps. Our passionate guides always strive to offer a richer spiritual insight, and it’s wonderful to hear that this resonated with you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your guide, and we’re grateful you chose to journey with us!
Maria Rita is a WONDERFUL tour guide. She is thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. She brought Assisi to life. The amazing St. Francis, the special St. Clare, and their families are now part of us!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful experience with Maria Rita. She will be very happy to know she made Assisi come alive for you. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Please visit expatrotours for more religious tours in Europe.
