Umbria con Me · Assisi
An official Assisi guide walks a group of no more than 15 from the top of town down to the Basilica of St Francis, with both churches explained inside. Pick it if you want the town and the frescoes in one morning without paying for a private guide.
This is the walk most people book once they are in Assisi. Umbria con Me starts at the Matteotti car park at the very top of town and works downhill, so the climbing is behind you early: Santa Chiara, Chiesa Nuova, past the San Rufino cathedral, the Temple of Minerva on Piazza del Comune, then two half-hour stops in the Upper and Lower Church of the basilica. The listing caps the group at 15; one guest in April 2026 counted 10.
The basilica "admission" in the inclusions is the guided visit, not a ticket. Entry is free for individual visitors, as the basilica's booking office states, so the $69 pays for a licensed guide and a route that makes sense of the place. Inside, there are no labels and no photos allowed, which is where a guide earns the money. One cost the listing leaves out: groups use headsets in the basilica, and guests report paying for one there (2.50 to 3 euro).
Guiding inside is for ordinary days. On Sundays, major Catholic holidays, national holidays and on 3 and 4 October, the operator says the guide explains the basilica from outside and you enter alone, in silence; on 4 October the basilica is closed to visitors. Carlo Acutis is not a fixed stop either. An August 2026 reviewer missed him; if he matters to you, ask the guide at the start or read our Carlo Acutis guide.
Meet in front of the parking ticket office at the Matteotti car park, the last one at the top of town, opposite the hotel NUN. Busitalia buses from the station run up here.
St Clare's church, in pink and white stone, where the San Damiano crucifix hangs and Clare lies in the crypt.
A 17th-century church built over what tradition holds was the house of Francis's family.
Past the San Rufino cathedral to the main square and the Temple of Minerva, a Roman temple front that is now a church.
The Upper Church with the 28-scene Life of St Francis, traditionally attributed to Giotto, then the darker Lower Church above the tomb. The walk ends at the basilica, the lowest point of the route.
★★★★★We had the pleasure of having Marica as our tour guide. She was absolutely the BEST. [...] She took us down side streets and truly showed us the best parts of this lovely place. [...] She recommended some of the best places to grab lunch, dinner and where to find the best gelato in town!
★★★★★Our guide Alessandra gave us so much history it really brought Assisi to life for me. She was incredibly kind, patient and always left us room to enjoy a stop without an interruption. Grateful for our group size and Alessandra’s guidance.
★★★★★Our guide was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable. There is a lot of walking and stairs, but if you are ok with that it’s a must do!
★★★★★Tour was great, lots of information and a passionate presenter. Tour size was perfect and time was given to experience each site.
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There is no ticket to include. Entry to the Basilica of St Francis is free for individual visitors. The admission line covers the guided visit inside; budget 2.50 to 3 euro for a headset, which guests report paying on the day.
About 2.5 hours on foot, mostly downhill from Piazza Matteotti to the basilica, with steps and cobbles. One guest in May 2026 said it ran close to 3 hours. The listing says it is not wheelchair accessible.
The guide explains the basilica outside and you go in alone, in silence. The same applies on major Catholic holidays, national holidays and on 3 and 4 October. On 4 October the basilica is closed to visitors.
Yes. Children 6 to 12 and infants up to 5 have their own rates, adults are 13 and over. It is a long walk on stone for small legs, so bring water and snacks.
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An official guide, a group of 15 at most, and both churches of the basilica on a 2.5-hour walk downhill through Assisi.
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