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Assisi St. Francis, St. Claire, St Acutis Private Tour from Rome

About this experience

Assisi represents an ensemble of masterpieces of human creative genius such as the Basilica of St. Francis, a fundamental reference for art history in the world. The diffusion of the artistic and spiritual message of the Franciscan Order of the Franciscan Order Assisi is a unique example of continuity of a city sanctuary in its natural environment. The Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi, contains precious frescos dating back to the 12th to the 14th century. In the chapel of the Crucifix which, would have invited St. Francis in the church of St. Damian in order to "reset up the Church". of Assisi and some relics particularly well preserved.

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  • Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
  • Private experience

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Assisi St. Francis, St. Claire, St Acutis Private Tour from Rome
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–11 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Entrance at the Porziuncola Chapel, Basilica of Santa Chiara & St. Francis Basilica in Assisi
  • Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Entrance in the Sanctuary of Spoliation - Carlo Acutis'grave
  • Private professional guide (not on Sunday due to masses inside the Basilicas)

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Private professional guide on Sunday due to masses inside the Basilicas
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary

Itinerary and highlights

Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Assisi, and then 2 hours to come back from Assisi to your accommodation

Porziuncola, is a small Catholic church located within the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi in Assisi. It is the place where the Franciscan movement started.

The name Porziuncola (meaning "small portion of land") was found in the portion of land ("Portiuncula") belonging to the Order of Saint Benedict of Monte Subasio. Later, the name of the land passed to the little church itself. [2] Abandoned in a wood of oak trees.

After a pilgrimage to Rome, where he had a picture of Jesus Christ in the wayside chapel of San Damiano, in which the Icon of Christ Crucified "Francis, Francis, go and repair My house which, as you can see, is falling into ruins". Francis took this literally to the ruined church and to assist the priest there for this purpose. His father Pietro, highly indignant, sought restitution. After a final interview in the bishop, Francis renounced his father and his patrimony, laying aside even the garments he had received from him. For the next couple of months lived in the region of Assisi. Returning to the town for two years, the little chapel of St Mary of the Angels, just outside the town.

The Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi, realized with the typical stone from the quarry of the Subasio mountain, contains precious frescos dating back to the XIIth to the XIVth century.

In the chapel of the right, along the unique ship of St. Clare of Assisi, finishing in transept and polygonal apse, order to "reset up the Church" .This chapel and the following one is the most ancient part of the edifice. In the crypt we have preserved the land of St. Clare of Assisi and some relics particularly well preserved: among them is a frock of St. Francis and a cloth realized by St. Clare.

Venerable Carlo Acutis from an early age he recited frequent rosaries and received his First Communion at the age of 7.He contracted Leukemia at a young age, and although he had requested that his parents take him on pilgrimages to the sites of all the known Eucharistic miracles in the world, his failing health prevented that.He died from M3 fulminant leukemia on 12 October 2006 at the age of 15. He was buried in Assisi in accordance with his wishes.

Assisi, a medieval city built on a hill, is the birthplace of Saint Francis, closely associated with the work of the Franciscan Order. Its medieval art masterpieces, such as the Basilica of San Francesco and paintings by Cimabue and Giotto, have made Assisi a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture. After Saint Francis and Saint Clare died, churches were built in their honor. The Church of Saint Francis, called the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, is famous as his burial place. It is also famous for the fresco paintings on the walls and ceilings. Many visitors go to Assisi on pilgrimage. Assisi is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Rome Italy Explora

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair avaible on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Additional price € 50,00.
  • Dress code required in churches : knees and shoulders must be covered

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–11 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Youth tickets: age 11–13; Adult tickets: age 14+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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