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Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel

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Assisi, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the three most important Franciscan sites in Assisi on a guided tour. Visit the Basilica of St. Clare, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the Porziuncola Chapel inside the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, with private transportation between each location included.

Highlights

- Visit the three most important Franciscan sanctuaries in Assisi
- Explore the Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the Basilica of St. Clare and the famous San Damiano Cross
- Visit the Porziuncola Chapel, the birthplace of the Franciscan Order
- Enjoy transportation between all three sites
- Learn about the life and legacy of St. Francis and St. Clare from a licensed local guide

What's Included

  • Transportation between the three basilicas
  • Entry tickets
  • Tour with Licensed Official guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Santa Chiara
1, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

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End point

Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco
2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

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Assisi

Meet your guide in front of the Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi and start your tour. The church realized with the typical pink stone extracted from the quarry of the Subasio mountain, contains precious frescos dating back to the period from the XIIth to the XIVth century. After the visit, you will take a taxi (included) to reach the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels. Built on a grandiose scale, the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli is the seventh largest Christian church. After this visit, you will return in Assisi center to visit the magnificient St. Francis Basilica. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. The Basilica of Saint Francis is world-famous for its 13th-14th century frescoes by the best painters of Italy at that time. Among those, the most famous is Giotto.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Chiara

Begin your journey at the Basilica of St. Clare, home to the original San Damiano Cross, which, according to tradition, inspired St. Francis to rebuild the Church. Learn about the life of St. Clare, founder of the Order of Poor Clares and one of the most important figures in Franciscan history.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli

Continue with transportation to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, where you will visit the Porziuncola Chapel, the small church restored by St. Francis and considered the spiritual birthplace of the Franciscan movement. This sacred place remains one of the world's most important pilgrimage destinations.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

Your experience concludes at the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy's greatest masterpieces of medieval art. Explore both the Upper and Lower Basilicas while admiring extraordinary frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue and other renowned artists, as your guide reveals the history, spirituality and artistic treasures that make this sanctuary famous around the world.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. You guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transportation between the three basilicas
  • Entry tickets
  • Tour with Licensed Official guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Please notice: on Sundays, big Catholic holidays and National holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of St. Francis ar forbidden. You guide will explain to you the church from outside, and you will enter alone on silence.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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