Assisi Day Trip: Basilica, Olive Oil Tasting & Spello

Basilica of Saint Francis and a working olive mill in one day, with lunch in the hills

A private full-day tour of Assisi centered on the Basilica of Saint Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by an olive oil tasting and traditional lunch at a family-run mill in the Umbrian countryside. Your guide customizes the route and pace, and you can add an optional walk through the medieval village of Spello on the way back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Assisi tour with olive oil tasting

• Visit Basilica of Saint Francis
• Enjoy olive oil tasting at family mill
• Have traditional lunch with local wine
• Optional stroll through Spello village

The experience

The tour starts in Assisi at the Basilica of Saint Francis, where your guide walks you through the spiritual heart of the town and explains the medieval art and stories tied to the saint. From there you head into the countryside to a family-run olive mill nestled in the groves, where you taste oils and see how they're made. Lunch follows at the mill with local ingredients and wine, eaten in the setting where the olives grow.

The route and pace bend to what you want. If the village of Spello appeals to you, there's time for a stroll through its flower-filled streets on the way back. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with bottled water and WiFi on board. The whole day runs about nine and a half hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• a private guide in your chosen language.
• entry to the Basilica of Saint Francis.
• olive oil tasting at the family-run mill.
• traditional lunch with local wine.

Options for this experience

4 options

Comfort car (for 1-2 people)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Comfort car, pickup is included

Luxury car (for 1-2 people)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Car, includes pickup

Mini van (for 1-4 people)Up to 4 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Mini van (for 1-4 people), includes pickup

Mini van (for 1-6 people)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Mini van for 1 to 6 people, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour Up in Europe

Is this one for you?Pick the minivan for groups of three or more, or a sedan if it's just two of you, so your private guide isn't shared with other travelers.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

What is the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi?

The Basilica of Saint Francis is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Italy, built to honor the life and teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. Your guide provides expert context on the medieval art and spiritual significance as you explore it.

What happens at the olive oil tasting?

You visit a family-run olive mill in the Umbrian hills where you taste their oils and learn how they're produced. The tasting is followed by a traditional home-style lunch with local ingredients and wine, eaten at or near the mill.

Is Spello included, or is it optional?

Spello is optional. Your guide can add a scenic walk through the medieval village and its flower-filled streets if you want to include it, depending on your pace and interests during the day.

How long does the tour last?

The full day runs approximately nine and a half hours from pickup to return, though your guide adjusts the route and timing to match your preferences.