Assisi Through The Ages: A Self guided Audio Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 15 min – 1 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

2 reviews

5.0

Assisi Through The Ages: A Self guided Audio Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Assisi Porticella - Roman Gate — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the rich layers of history in Assisi on this 75-minute self-guided walking tour. Journey through ancient Roman ruins, medieval churches, and Renaissance landmarks as you explore the city’s transformation from a battleground to a beacon of peace. You'll trace the footsteps of saints like Francis and Clare, hear of WWII resistance efforts, and visit iconic sites including the Basilica of San Francesco and the Roman Temple of Minerva. Along scenic streets and hidden corners, the tour reveals how devotion, rebellion, and resilience shaped this UNESCO World Heritage site and its enduring spiritual legacy.

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Audio Guides Architecture Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Best Conversion New Product

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Chiara

Passing by

Catch a glimpse as you pass by this historic 1300s church, named after a Saint, St. Clare of Assisi.
Portella di San Giorgio

Passing by

Pass by and marvel at this iconic Arch, marking the last entrance gate before reaching the heart of the city, erected in the 1300s
Stop 3

Passing by

Walk down the staircase of the holy spirit, named after a church.
Stop 4

Passing by

Stroll through this square dating back to 1610, built in place of an older church from the 1300s, displaying a statue of the parents of Saint Francis.
Piazza del Comune

Passing by

Walk through a place that is very much dominated by the spiritual history of St Francis, once the centre of civil power and public meetings.
Santa Maria sopra Minerva

Passing by

Stroll past this amazing church, formerly a Roman temple, built in around 30 BCE in the Augustan age, dedicated to San Donato.
Palazzo Monte Frumentario

Passing by

See this beautiful portico, built in 1265 and transformed into an institution to support farming activities and lend grain, "frumento"
Stop 8

Passing by

Pass by this art gallery, where you can admire impressive artwork from the Middle Ages, through the Renaissance and beyond.
Stop 9

Passing by

End the tour here, at the Basilica of San francesco, a UNESCO world Heritage site, and marvel at it's great architecture, including the crypt where St Francis is buried

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at the Roman Ruins in Piazza Matteotti, 2A, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Basilica superiore di San Francesco d'Assisi

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

───

Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

───

Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

───

You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

───

For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]