Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - Private Tour
Description
The Basilica of Saint Francis is the most-renowned church of Assisi, a breathtaking masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Discover the secrets of Saint Francis, who lived the high-spirited life typical of a wealthy young man until he had a mystical vision of Jesus Christ, and decided to dedicate his whole existence to the poor and sick people. Admire the marvellous frescoes painted by Giotto, father of modern realistic art, "the most sovereign master of painting in his time”. Visit the Upper Church, slender and bright thanks to its Gothic style and the colorful glass windows, and the Lower Church, where the mortal remains of Saint Francis are preserved among amazing frescoes by the greatest Italian artists of the Middle Ages, like Cimabue and Simone Martini.
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The Basilica of Saint Francis is the most-renowned church of Assisi, a breathtaking masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Discover the secrets of Saint Francis, who lived the high-spirited life typical of a wealthy young man until he had a mystical vision of Jesus Christ, and decided to dedicate his whole existence to the poor and sick people. Admire the marvellous frescoes painted by Giotto, father of modern realistic art, "the most sovereign master of painting in his time”. Visit the Upper Church, slender and bright thanks to its Gothic style and the colorful glass windows, and the Lower Church, where the mortal remains of Saint Francis are preserved among amazing frescoes by the greatest Italian artists of the Middle Ages, like Cimabue and Simone Martini.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Serena was a fabulous tour guide. Her knowledge was impressive! She answered all of our many questions and is so passionate about the history of the Basilica.
This was an excellent 2 hours. We learned so much about the life of St. Francis and the basilica. Serena, our tour guide was very accommodating to mobility issues and stairs. She was a treasure trove of information as well. We highly recommend.
In-depth tour by a knowledgeable woman who was passionate about her job. It was a truly inspiring and blessed experience and place. Thank you so much.
Serena was an excellent guide, with a great knowledge of the Basilica. She was able to answer any questions, taking her time for us.
Tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. Enjoyable day in Assisi . Would recommend to anyone traveling to Italy.
I never went on a private tour as too expensive. I did go on a Cosmos tour which was paid for in the Cosmos tour! It is very impressive It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. St Francis of Assisi is buried in a crypt here. The basilica was begun in 1228.
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide who understood the limited walking capacity of some in our group
After our two-hour private tour of the upper and lower basilicas of Saint Francis, I can't imagine this experience without the expert guidance of Serena Paolini. She shared so many facts and little things that we would not have noticed, but the amount of information was never overwhelming, just purely enjoyable. She also knows well how to comfortably move you through the spaces. Communicating with ear phones meant that we easily heard every word. I would definitely use this service again and highly recommend it to others.
The Basilica of St. Francis needs no reviews. It is very beautiful and suggestive; the tomb of St. Francis is exciting. We queued so long to get in but it was worth it.
