Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation
Overview
Tour to discover a particular and unknown moment in the history of Assisi.
Men and women who inspired by the courage of St. Francis have decided to put their own lives at stake to save that of others. The protagonists have names little known even to the Assisans themselves but they make up an epic picture of the "seraphic" city between 1943 and 1945.
Tour in which we will reconstruct history and relive the dark atmosphere of that period, however, illuminated by the light of hope ...
What's Included
- The time and meeting point with the guide can be changed upon confirmation of the tour
- Guided tour of the city and the places where the events took place between 1943 and 1945
- Private transportation
- Museum of Memory
Meeting Location
06081 Assisi
Province of Perugia, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza del Comune
06181 Assisi PG, Italy
It is the simplest point to continue visiting the city or return to the parking lot to pick up the car or use public transport to leave the city
What To Expect
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Cathedral of San Rufino
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di Santa Chiara
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo della Memoria
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastero Clarisse S. Quirico
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza del Comune
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Libreria Marco Zubboli
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Editable tour time/meeting point
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Activity code: C-113430P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- The time and meeting point with the guide can be changed upon confirmation of the tour.
- Guided tour of the city and the places where the events took place between 1943 and 1945.
- Private transportation.
- Museum of Memory.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Assisi and the Second World War – Heroes by chance and by vocation will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- The time and meeting point with the guide can be changed upon confirmation of the tour
- Guided tour of the city and the places where the events took place between 1943 and 1945
- Private transportation
- Museum of Memory
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Editable tour time/meeting point
