Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara) Tours and Tickets

The medieval hill town of Assisi is rich in art and history, but most visitors don’t explore farther than the Basilica of St. Francis. With this walking tour, delve into both the UNESCO-listed church and the town’s other cultural treasures with the insights of a guide. Admire the basilica inside and out, plus visit the Basilica of St. Claire, the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi’s spectacular Roman temple, and more.

Wander the streets of Assisi with your local guide and learn about the history of this special place. See the best-preserved Roman temple in Italy—the Piazza del Comune—and spot the Rocca Maggiore from on top of its hill overlooking the town. Visit the Basilica di Santa Chiara and Duomo di San Rufino, and see where Saint Francis of Assisi’s tomb lies, in the Basilica of St. Francis.

Take a day trip to Assisi and Orvieto and discover these charming towns alongside a guide. Departing from Florence, travel first to Assisi, where you visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and hear about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Pause for a peek inside Santa Maria degli Angeli church, believed to be a favorite spot of St. Francis. Then head to Orvieto to see its landmarks, including the Duomo, before returning to Florence.

Discover Assisi’s rich history on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of old town, and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide. 

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, you travel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi.

Make the most of your time in Assisi and cover the hill town's top three basilicas in just a few hours with this private tour. Visit the soaring Basilica of St. Claire before transferring to the valley below to admire the frescoed Porziuncola. End with a tour of the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis to marvel at its art and architecture and learn more about the life of one of Italy’s most beloved saints.

Take a break from the bustle of Rome to visit the beautiful hilltop villages of Umbria on a full-day tour. Head to the home of mythical St Francis of Assisi, where you can admire Renaissance masterpieces at his namesake basilica, stroll the colorful cobblestone streets and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In Orvieto, don’t miss the majestic Gothic cathedral, one of the finest examples of its kind. Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned minivan and enjoy personalized attention from your guide throughout the day.

Assisi is one of the most picturesque hill-top towns in Umbria and renowned for its UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco. On this tour, visit the medieval Basilica, Rocca Maggiore castle, and Saint Rufino’s Cathedral, then follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi with a tour of Eremo Delle Carceri, the Sanctuary of Saint Damiano, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels.

Discover Assisi and Cortona on a day trip from Florence, and make the most of a private driver, just for your group. First, travel to the pilgrimage town of Assisi to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis, Italy’s patron saint. Learn about his life in the town, and visit the basilicas of St. Francis and St. Claire. After a break for lunch, continue to Cortona for some sightseeing at your leisure. Entrance fees and food are at your own expense.

Perugia and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Assisi are two of central Italy’s most charming towns, but the stories behind their art and architecture take time to uncover. Discover both cities with a guide on this small-group tour, including a walking tour of Perugia and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi with its Giotto frescoes. Please note: a small entrance fee is payable in cash.

Experience the medieval charm of Assisi on this private day trip from Rome. In the comfort of your own vehicle with a private driver-guide, you’ll journey to the region of Umbria, known for its hilltop villages, to visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Assisi. On a walking tour, see historical sites related to native son St Francis of Assisi, Italy’s patron saint, and admire religious landmarks like the Church of Santa Chiara and Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

San Francesco was an extraordinary man and in this tour we will get to know the places where he lived and where he rests today. Together we will go to the discovery of a man and an extraordinary city.

Escape Rome for the day to explore the rich history and beautiful rolling hills of Umbria. Visit the World Heritage-listed village of Assisi, home to the legendary figure of Saint Francis. Stroll the narrow hilltop streets, step inside the basilicas of Saint Francis and Santa Maria degli Angeli and taste Umbrian cuisine at a local restaurant. In Orvieto, tour the town’s magnificent Gothic cathedral and soak up the charming ambiance. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

Learn about the history and architecture of the medieval city of Assisi. Assisi is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and certainly the most sacred. Here, in fact, St. Francis was born, founder of the Franciscan order and patron saint of Italy, and it was from here that he began his journey towards the attempt to re-establish a poor and charitable church. You will stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of the old town and learn about the city's layered past as you admire ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Together with our guide, you will discover the wonders of the Basilica of San Francesco, a Unesco heritage site.

Assisi is a must-see in Umbria, especially famous because it is the birthplace of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Assisi is fascinating for spiritual, artistic and historical reasons: the remains of the Ancient Roman city and the breathtaking churches from the Middle Ages make it one of the most beautiful towns in Italy! Discover the Roman Forum (main square) and the impressive Temple of Minerva, whose columns still stand after more than 2000 years! Then, time to follow your knowledgeable guide to the medieval city of St. Francis and his followers, and have a look at the most beautiful churches in Assisi: the Basilica of St. Clare, the Gothic church that contains her mortal remains, the Cathedral of St. Rufinus, in Romanesque style, and the most-renowned Basilica of Saint Francis. Here you will admire the breathtaking frescoes painted by famous Italian artists like Giotto and Cimabue, and you will discover two superimposed churches, known as the Upper Church, slender and bright, in Gothic style, and the Lower Church, where Saint Francis was buried.

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.

Discover the history and highlights of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi on this guided tour. Learn how Saint Francis started a huge cultural revolution that continues to inspire, plus explore the city of Assisi and see its landmarks of Christianity such as the Basilica of St. Clare, as you take in beautiful panoramic views.

Combine tours of Assisi and Spello with personalized attention on this private tour. With a guide leading you on a thoughtful itinerary, you'll get to know the best of both towns. Learn about the history and culture of each town through commentary tailored to your interests while viewing the Renaissance paintings and 14th-century frescoes.

Most visitors to Assisi focus on the Basilica of St. Francis. With this private tour, go beyond the UNESCO-listed church and cover the best of the medieval hill town with a guide in just a few hours. Begin at the Basilica to learn about its art and architecture, then continue on to marvel at the churches of St. Peter, St. Clare, and St. Rufino plus the main Piazza del Comune.

Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guides will provide historical insights and captivating anecdotes, allowing you to fully appreciate the rich heritage of Assisi. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere, revel in the natural beauty, and experience the cultural tapestry that makes Assisi a truly remarkable destination.

This is not a normal tour. it is a unique experience that could change our life forever. We will try to retrace the salient stages in the life of San Francesco and Santa Chiara until we reach their real mortal remains. It will truly be a unique day in which you can find yourself and your direction or simply relax by learning to appreciate what is good around you.

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 has significantly contributed to the development of art and architecture in the world. The Basilica of St. Francis is an outstanding example of a type of architectural ensemble that has significantly influenced the development of art and architecture itself. Cascia is home to Saint Rita of Cascia, one of Catholicism's most revered saints, often referred to as the "Saint of the Impossible". Cascia is also the place where a Eucharistic Miracle is preserved. It is therefore high on the list for many Catholic pilgrims. Saint Rita of Cascia is often called "the saint of the impossible". St. Rita's story is one of the power of prayer and of faith.

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 ...