Private Tour

Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This unforgettable excursion will give you the chance to leave the beaten path and take an inside look at Francis' real way of life.

He took Jesus' message of simplicity and non-materialism to heart and challenged the decadence of the Roman Church.

It will be an authentic experience for those travelers who are not in a hurry and have time to listen to the silence.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Eremo Delle Carceri

The Eremo is a peaceful, humble and solitary spot, nestled in the woods where Francis and his followers dwelled in caves as hermits. The stunning view of the green valley and the surrounding hills you can enjoy from the little cloister is just amazing!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

San Damiano

In this simple, silent and inspiring place Francis composed the Canticle of the Creatures, the famous Crucifix of Saint Damien asked Him to repair the Church which was falling into ruin and Saint Clare spent her spiritual life with her companions.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Planning and private guided tour

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Options

Tour Privato a Piedi delle Principali Attrazioni di Assisi

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Maura is the BEST tour guide!
Ellen F,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I don't even know where to begin. Our guide, Maura, gave us the most personal, detailed, informative tour that we truly felt like we WERE walking in the footsteps of St. Francis. We are doing a tour of Italy for a special occasion and Maura made this trip extra special. I would HIGHLY recommend Maura as your next guide. You will NOT regret it. Best day on our trip hands down!
Maura was EXCEPTIONAL!
Victoria M,,Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour of the surrounding areas of Assisi - San Damiano, the hermitage and St. Maria degli Angeli - with Maura was the best excursion on our 8 day trip to Italy. Maura is not only knowledgeable around the history of St. Francis and the history of the Franciscan order but was born and raised in the region so has local knowledge of the area if you are interested. Her English is impeccable! Maura is truly a delight and a kind soul. Being in her presence was such a gift!
Wonderful tour, beautiful places!
Escape01160134505,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In our first visit to Assisi, my wife and I hired Maura Baldoni to give us a private tour of “Surroundings of Assisi: in the Footsteps of Saint Francis” which included Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica, San Damiano Church and Eremo delle Carceri. I had read quite a bit about St. Francis before the trip, but still, I learned a lot from Maura. Her story gave us a deeper understanding of the role these (beautiful) places played in the lives of St. Francis and St. Claire. We also learned about Maura, her family, and the Italian culture. The tour started at 9 AM and ended at noon just like she had described. Maura speaks English fluently and we had no problem understanding her. Since we didn’t have a car, she negotiated the taxis for us. If there’s any regret, it is that we forgot to take pictures at San Damiano 😃Otherwise, we enjoyed the tour and would gladly recommend it to others! PS: I found Maura through internet search, and I contacted her by email two months before our trip. I loved her answer when I asked her about the cancellation policy: “There’s no cancellation policy. I trust that you will come.” So simple 😃
Great learning experience
Marcia S,,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Maura was an excellent guide. She was well prepared, punctual and very attentive to all our requests and questions. Her knowledge of St. Francis and Assisi is extensive. We are thankful she shared so much of it with us.
Great experiencie, awesome tour guide
Karen A,,Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Maura was wonderful, sweet, very knowledgeable and patient. She took us to the places we were most interested in and took the time to explain everything. We recommend her tours sooo much!! She actually does Umbria tours in general . We would definitely use her again when visiting other cities in Umbria .
Best Guide Ever!
ecttm,,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maura is an excellent tour guide. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable :). We both agreed that we wished we had more time in Umbria so that we could spend another day with Maura exploring Perugia and Gubbio. We had gone on our own however Mauras knowledge and recommendations really made our holiday memorable ❤️
Excellent tour guide !
zvikam2016,,Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Full of knowledge, patient, full of humor, inspires a very pleasent atmosphere, perfect english, and most of all - charming lady. Highly recommended.
Amazing morning in Assisi
bicycleboii,,Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Maura for an amazing morning in the footsteps of St Francis. You took us on a trip back in time and gave us a historylession we never will forget. I advice everyone to use a guide, and I can very much recommend Maura, if you want to make the best use of you time in Assisi.
Informative, inspiring, and impressive!
Harrison E,,Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maura was amazing! From the natural beauty of the Eremo delle Carceri to the Porziuncola at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Maura’s passion, knowledge, and humor shined through. Not only that, but she organized the transportation for the day, so we didn’t have to lift a finger during the entire tour. A tour with Maura is like going on a trip with a good friend. My wife and I highly recommend her to anyone!
Exploring the history and art treasures of Assisi and Perugia
Getaway728073,,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maura made Assisi and Perugia come alive as we toured these beautiful Umbrian cities. I especially appreciated her pointing out sights that are a bit off the beaten path. Her passion and love for the rich history and art treasures of Umbria was clearly apparent. Thank you to Maura for giving such meaning to our visit here!