Guided Tour of Assisi. Francesco, Chiara and Carlo Acutis
Description
Why come to Assisi? Because Assisi is pure spirituality. Saint Francis and Saint Clare made it famous 800 years ago and in modern times Blessed Carlo Acutis chose it as the “eternal home” for their mortal remains. Because Assisi is a box of surprises for those who love Art. The beauty of its monuments is complemented by the tranquility that is breathed in its streets. Assisi is a town immersed in the green of its olive trees and the harmony of its landscape. For its Spirituality, Art, Beauty and Nature you will not be able to stop coming to Assisi.
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Itinerary
Our guide will find you next to the Basilica information office located in the Lower Basilica square. Please note that Sundays and holidays explanation of the Basilica from outside and free entry. The visit will begin by visiting the tomb of San Francisco. His mortal remains have rested here for 800 years. In the Lower Basilica the painted decorations speak of the Franciscan virtues, of the example of Francis in his life as the man Christ. In the Upper Basilica we will focus on the life of the Saint and his relationship with the time in which he lived and with the personalities he met such as Popes and nobles, also with the simple people who surrounded him. More than 5000 square meters of frescoes painted by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti.
Today known as the Sanctuary of Dispossession, where Francisco renounces his rich family inheritance. First cathedral of Assisi built on the remains of a Roman-era house. Place where thousands of pilgrims arrive who want to venerate the remains of the young Carlo Acutis, guide of young Christians who wish to combine their religious values with the use of new technologies.
The Municipal Plaza presents buildings from even more than 2000 years ago. The Roman temple known today as Santa Maria sopra Minerva is located next to the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. At the base of its bell tower a tombstone shows the length measurements valid in the city in medieval times. Opposite is the city's Town Hall, which is still the seat of local government. It is the appropriate place to have a glass of wine, eat a plate of pasta with truffle, enjoy an ice cream or get lost in the numerous souvenir and typical product shops.
Here we will end our tour. There is a magnificent view of the valley at the foot of Assisi. For those who want to visit the interior of the Basilica of Santa Clara we will give you some information about what can be seen inside: The Crucifix of San Damiano (in front of which Francis discovered his religious vocation) and the tomb where the remains of the founder rest. of the Poor Clares.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Begoña was an amazing guide. We learned so much, especially about St. Francis and the basilica artwork. In addition, she was very accommodating for my husband, who has a visual impairment. Highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to walk in the steps of the Saints!
Dear Customer, Thank you for your wonderful review. Kind guests like you make my job truly rewarding and motivate me to share the artistic and spiritual treasures of Assisi with passion and enthusiasm. I wish you many memorable adventures in your future travels.
Not worth the money. You will see that there are other tours with better value. At this expensive price you would expect a ride to the different sites because much of the time is wasted walking up and down hills with very little explanation along the route. Also much time was wasted repeating the same information and on one painting. If you are interested in Carlo Acutis this is very easy to get to by yourself and the guide is pointless because she sends you in by yourself.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to learn that the tour did not meet your expectations. I would like to clarify that the tour was conducted according to the itinerary provided at the time of booking. We spent approximately one hour at the Basilica of Saint Francis, visiting both the Lower and Upper Basilicas as well as the Saint’s tomb. We then continued through the historic center of Assisi, stopping at Piazza del Comune, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where Carlo Acutis is buried, and concluding the tour at Piazza Santa Chiara, as detailed in the tour description. As Assisi is a hill town, walking between the various sites is an essential part of the experience and unfortunately cannot be avoided. Throughout the route, explanations and brief stops are included to provide historical and cultural context before arriving at each location. At the end of the tour, I am always pleased to offer recommendations and suggestions to help guests make the most of their remaining time in the city. Regarding the price, it reflects the private nature of the experience and includes entrance fees and radio headsets for the Basilica of Saint Francis. While I regret that the tour did not fully meet your expectations, I appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future travels.
It's a unique experience. Begonia, the guide, is amazing, everything was perfect. In addition to the explanation, he gave us time to pray. Asis is magical, you breathe spirituality and it is a place of great peace.
Gracias Pedro y Celina, un placer acompañaros. Que sigáis disfrutando de vuestro viaje
Begonia was wonderful! She gave us very detailed information on the Basilica as well as on Carlo Acuitis. She was very knowledgeable & let us have time to spend at St. Francis’ tomb & Carlo Acuitis’ tomb. Begonia also gave us information on some shops, bathroom locations & getting a taxi.
Lovely, informative, even with the wind and cold! Our guide was friendly and knowledgable. Just be prepared to walk up and down hill.
Begonia added so much wisdom to my heart and soul today! I’m enlightened about St. Francis, the history of the church and all the details of the art that creates the divine story. I’m declaring him my Saint after today and I have Begonia to thank for that! Amazing short walk and background on St. Carlo Acutis. I studied a lot about him but she gave even more detail. He is the Saint I pray you for my teen son and I believe he and God we’re with me today. Begonia is a natural story teller, engaging and easy to be around. 1000% worth a private tour.
Begonia was very personable and knowledgeable she showed great passion for her work. She reallyprovided us a guide tounderstand the whole process.
Our guide, Ms.. Begona Sanchez was friendly and knowledgeable. She took her time to explain the history of the sites we visited, and answered all our questions professionally and patiently.
It was a small group walking tour. Overall, we appreciated the local guide Begonia who could talk about the town and its actual people and experiences itself rather than just about the historic and religious sites. A little pricey for what we got but we did appreciate that they did not cancel it though there were only four of us in the group. It was better than many tours we have taken in the past at other sites. We do wish Begonia would have guided us into the Basilica of Santa Chiara, though she told us about it and its history as we walked that way before collecting the headsets.
Begonia was great! She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. My wife and I were very happy with our experience. Thank you.
