Umbria, Italy

Assisi

Assisi is a pink-stone hill town in Umbria, built around the great Basilica of St Francis with its Giotto frescoes.

Assisi: Assisi Private Walking Tour including St. Francis Basilica
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The city on foot

Assisi is the birthplace of St Francis, founder of the Franciscan order, and of St Clare. The basilica and town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The town climbs a ridge of Monte Subasio, with steep lanes linking the two basilicas.

What makes Assisi distinctive

  • The Basilica of St Francis
  • Giotto's frescoes
  • Pink Subasio stone
  • Views over the Umbrian plain

Walking tours in Assisi

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old town

    Along the ridge.

  • Santa Maria degli Angeli

    Down on the plain.

Free self-guided walk

Basilica to basilica

A free self-guided walk in Assisi, from the Basilica of St Francis along Via San Francesco to Piazza del Comune and the Basilica of St Clare.

1.6 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Via San Francesco

    From the basilica to the main square.

  2. Rocca Maggiore

    Up to the castle.

  3. Corso Mazzini

    To St Clare.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Steep.

  • Dress code

    Cover shoulders and knees in churches.

  • Silence

    Photography is not allowed in the basilica.

When to visit

  • Spring and autumn

    Best.

  • October

    The Feast of St Francis on 4 October.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By rail

    The station is in Santa Maria degli Angeli, with a bus up to the town.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The town is small but steep.

  • Buses

    Link the station.

Questions travellers ask about Assisi

How many days do I need?

One day.

Can I see Giotto's frescoes?

Yes, in the Upper Basilica.

Is it steep?

Yes; wear good shoes.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.