Tours & Activities in Assisi

Visit the historic city of Assisi on a full-day tour from Rome, and learn the story of its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. Go to the Convent of Santa Chiara, and continue through the Umbrian countryside to Orvieto to admire the Gothic cathedral.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a walk in the Vineyard of Assisi and taste SAIO Assisi wines paired with exclusively local and handmade food specialties. The guided tasting let you know more about wine, the traditions and the history of this land. After the tasting let's enjoy a walk in the vineyards with a unique view on Saint Francis church just 800 mt from you,the whole city of Assisi, Santa Maria degli Angeli and Perugia on the background. The self guided-tour “Walk in the Vineyards” will guide you along the way discovering more about wine and viticolture and exploring the most panoramic area of the vineyards. We reserves you a special gift to remember the time spent together.

Visit Sanctuary of La Verna on a full-day tour with private transportation. Enjoy a relaxing ride through the Tuscany region, and spend free time exploring Mount Penna, its convent, and the famous pilgrimage site associated with St. Francis of Assisi.

If you want always to understand how to recognize an high quality extra virgin olive oil: this is the tour for you! You will visit secular olive groves and discover the differences between organic and conventional farming. Then you will attend a private guided tasting of different extra virgin olive oils and understand the true features of the real "green gold" of Umbria vs the massive production olive oil. During the tasting you will taste also several organic wines made always by Tili winery ( minimum 5 wines) paired with hot bruschette , a selection of local cheeses and salami and umbrian homemade biscotti. We can organize for you on request the pick up and drop off from the Assisi city center or local hotels for a fixed rate.

Discover the cathedrals of Assisi on this walking tour with a local guide. Witness some of the city's most beautiful religious sites like San Rufino, Porziuncola, Sant'Angelo in Panzo, St. Damiano, and St Clare Basilica.

Visit one of the most famous churches of Italy with a local guide. Learn the importance of the Basilica di San Francesco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This cooking class allows you to live an Italian experience, taste the flavors of regional cuisine and become an Italian master-chef for one day, surrounded by the fascinating landscape of Assisi.

Visit Umbria's lesser-known locations with a tour of the most beautiful small villages in the green heart of Italy.

Discover Assisi's underground secrets on a walking tour with an official Assisi guide. Explore the crypt of San Rufino Cathedral, and the Roman Forum and Archaeological Museum under the town square.

Foligno, an ancient town built in the middle of the Umbrian Valley, is traditionally considered the center of Italy and the world. The town is characterized by amazing medieval palaces and fascinating churches, such as the Romanesque-style church of Santa Maria Infraportas. You will be then guided in the mainsquare of Foligno, Piazza della Repubblica, and you will visit the Cathedral of San Feliciano, characterized by its two magnificent facades and the mixture of styles belonging to different eras: Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Neoclassical. Finally, you will admire the wonderful Palazzo Trinci, a medieval palace connected to the cathedral by a fascinating “suspension bridge” and built in the Gothic style in the early fifteenth century. Particularly famous is the precious cycle of frescoes painted by Gentile da Fabriano to embellish many halls of the palace, such as the notorious Hall of the Liberal Arts and Planets and the Hall of the Giants, decorated with monumental figures from the ancient Roman history, such as Emperors Augustus and Nero.

Hop onboard an Ape Calessino to discover Assisi by night with a private driver and an audio guide. Tour the historical town center and have a prosecco or beer at sunset overlooking the valley.

This small-group cooking class allows you to live an authentic Italian experience, taste the flavors of regional traditional cuisine and become a real Italian master-chef for one day, surrounded by the fascinating landscape of Assisi. Join this cooking class to learn Nonna Paola’s secrets about her most famous recipes, cooking exclusively with organic and seasonal products such as vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, Umbrian truffles, and much more.

Discover Assisi on a half-day walking tour. See town highlights, including Piazza del Comune, Minerva Temple, Duomo San Rufino and the Basilica of St. Frances together with our professional guide.

See the highlights of Assisi on a walking tour with a official local guide. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi), the Duomo di San Rufino, the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square, Piazza del Comune. Enjoy clear views of the massive 14th-century fort, Rocca Maggiore, which sits on top of the hill. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

Discover Assisi's best attractions through a customisable itinerary on a guided walking tour. Explore the heart of St. Francis's city and learn about its history, local architecture, and monuments.

Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Assisi's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture. What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Visit the cities of Orvieto and Todi on a full-day tour through the Umbria region. While in Orvieto, see the underground city, visit the Duomo, and explore the historic center. Then head to Todi, home to a Gothic cathedral and several beautiful palaces.

The Cascata delle Marmore, with a total height of 165m divided into 3 sections, is the highest in Europe. It pours into the valley formed by the river Nera, an environment extraordinarily rich in cultural, historical and naturalistic heritage. The botanical guides of the park will take you along the ring of the nymph and the meeting of the waters paths, telling you the legend about the origin of the Marmore Falls and providing notions about the most characteristic and curious flora that will fascinate even children. You will then have some free time to walk through the paths of the falls, relax at one of the many lookouts, refresh yourself at the snack bar, buy some souvenirs and take lots of pictures and selfies to always treasure the extraordinary beauty of this place.

See the highlights of Assisi on a 6-hour tour with a knowledgeable local guide. This unique tour will allow you to learn about the most authentic places to feel the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Download an informative audio guide to explore Assisi’s most famous site. Discover everything about the Upper and Lower Basilica, the House of the Tomb, as well as the crypt of St. Francis. Once inside, you will be able to see frescoes by Giotto, considered to be one of the most important painters of the Middle Ages and the inventor of perspective.

Live the experience of glimpsing Umbria on a Vespa, the wind in your hair and the colors of the hillside landscapes. You can always enter the cities even with the ztl.

If you are curious to know the wonderful city of Assisi, the places that characterize it and make it the most famous Umbrian city in the world, you cannot miss this guided tour. In the company of qualified and competent guides, you will begin your journey to discover Assisi from one of the most important symbols of the city, the Basilica of San Francesco, an architectural masterpiece that since 2000 is also recognized and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . In the two superimposed and independent churches, you will admire the pictorial works of famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, inside the crypt, finally, you can visit the remains of the Saint. You will then continue with a visit to Piazza del Comune, where you will admire the temple of Minerva and, not far away, the New Church built on the home of San Francesco. The visit will continue with the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino, to conclude in the upper part of the city.

Travel from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. Drive through the rolling hills of Tuscia and Umbria to the charming medieval city of St. Francis and on to Orvieto, where you’ll admire the stunning Duomo.

In the morning, we will live one of the most exciting experiences to do in Umbria: river rafting! Aboard an unsinkable raft, we launch ourselves into an adventurous descent on the streams, pushed by water currents, through places of great naturalistic interest otherwise inaccessible: rock walls, waterfalls, woods and large meadows. After the descent, delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we reach the Marmore Falls which, with its 165m divided into 3 jumps, is the second highest artificial waterfall in Europe. It is located in the Terni Valnerina area and the Nera River Park, a protected area that finds its point of excellence in the waterfall. Independent visit of the waterfalls following one or more trekking trails inside the park. Entrance ticket included.

Visit the historic center of Assisi on a full-day tour from Rome, and learn the story of its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. Go to the Convent of Santa Chiara and continue through the countryside of Umbria Orvieto to admire the Gothic cathedral.