Assisi & Perugia Day Trip from Florence: St. Francis Basilica

Perugia's medieval streets and Assisi's frescoed basilicas in one day from Florence

A day trip from Florence to Umbria's two most significant towns: Perugia, the regional capital, and Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. A local guide leads you through Assisi's winding streets and into the Basilica of St. Francis to see Giotto's frescoes, while you have free time to explore Perugia's landmarks and sample its famous chocolate. The return coach departs Florence from Piazzale Montelungo, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Basilica of St. Francis1h
2. Basilica of St. Clare45m

Explore Perugia and Assisi

• Meet guide at Piazzale Montelungo
• Travel to Perugia by coach
• Free time to explore Perugia landmarks
• Optional chocolate tasting in Perugia
• Travel to Assisi
• Lunch break in Assisi
• Guided tour of Assisi and St. Francis Basilica
• Free time to visit Basilica of Saint Clare
• Visit Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and Porziuncola
• Return to Florence by coach

The experience

The coach leaves Florence in the morning and takes about 90 minutes to reach Perugia, where you have free time to wander the medieval hilltop city at your own pace. Piazza IV Novembre, the Fontana Maggiore, and the Perugia Cathedral are the landmarks most visitors seek out, though the Rocca Paolina (an underground fortress built into the hillside) offers a stranger piece of the city's past. If chocolate interests you, the optional tasting at an Eurochocolate Shop walks you through Perugia's chocolate history and lets you sample its most recognized creations. This is available on some purchase options.

From Perugia, the drive continues into Assisi, a town of white stone buildings and churches that sits on a hillside overlooking the green valley below. Before the guided portion begins, you have an hour free to eat lunch. Assisi is known for truffle pastas, vegetable soups, herbed meats, and nut and dried fruit crostini. The local guide then leads you through the town's narrow medieval streets and into the Basilica of St. Francis, where you see frescoes by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, and Cimabue. After the guided tour, you have more free time to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare on your own, pay respects at the tomb of Carlo Acutis (the first millennial saint), or browse the artisan shops around the main square.

A short drive from Assisi's center takes you to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where your guide shows you the Porziuncola: a small stone chapel where Saint Francis once lived and founded the Franciscan order. The chapel sits inside the larger basilica and is decorated with Gothic frescoes. After this final stop, the return journey to Florence takes about 90 minutes, arriving back in the early evening. The coach is air-conditioned and has free Wi-Fi on board.

What’s included

• Guided tour of Assisi with a professional local guide.
• round-trip coach transport with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
• entrance fees to the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
• free time to explore Perugia and visit the Basilica of Saint Clare on your own.
• chocolate tasting at a renowned shop in Perugia (available on select purchase options).

Options for this experience

8 options

Spanish-language tour without chocolate tastingAvailable from 15 Mar 2027What is included: Roundtrip transportation from Florence, an expert tour leader, and a guided tour of Assisi. Exclusions: Chocolate tasting in Perugia.

English-language tour without chocolate tastingAvailable from 15 Mar 2027What is included: Roundtrip transportation from Florence, an expert tour leader, and a guided tour of Assisi. Exclusions: Chocolate tasting in Perugia.

French-language tour without chocolate tastingGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Apr 2027

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Portuguese Without ChocolateGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Apr 2027

English-language tour with chocolate tastingAvailable from 15 Mar 2027What is included: Roundtrip transportation from Florence, an expert tour leader, a guided tour of Assisi, and a chocolate tasting in Perugia.

Spanish-language tour with chocolate tastingAvailable from 15 Mar 2027What is included: Roundtrip transportation from Florence, an expert tour leader, a guided tour of Assisi, and a chocolate tasting in Perugia.

French-language tour with chocolate tastingGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Apr 2027

Portuguese With ChocolateGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Apr 2027

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Information

Lasts 11h, from € 93 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

Is this one for you?Pick the chocolate tasting add-on to dive into Perugia's confectionery tradition, or skip it to spend more time wandering the medieval streets and landmarks on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What frescoes will I see inside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi?

The Basilica of St. Francis holds remarkably preserved frescoes by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, and Cimabue. These works are among the most significant medieval religious art in Italy.

Do I have time to eat in Assisi, or is lunch included?

Lunch is not included, but you have an hour of free time in Assisi to eat wherever you choose. The town is known for truffle pastas, vegetable soups, herbed meats, and nut and dried fruit crostini.

What is the Porziuncola, and why does the guide take us there?

The Porziuncola is a small stone chapel located inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, about two and a half miles from Assisi's center. Saint Francis lived there and founded the Franciscan order in this chapel, which is now decorated with Gothic frescoes and remains a significant pilgrimage site.

Can I visit the Basilica of Saint Clare on my own during free time?

Yes. After the guided portion of the tour ends, you have free time to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare, see the tomb of Carlo Acutis, shop in local artisan stores, or relax in the main square. This is not part of the guided tour.

Is the chocolate tasting in Perugia included in every option?

The chocolate tasting is optional and depends on which purchase option you select at checkout. Some options include it. Others do not. The tasting takes place at a renowned Eurochocolate Shop in Perugia and covers the history of Perugian chocolate with samples of its most renowned creations.

What should I wear to visit the churches?

Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the churches. The operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress, so plan your clothing accordingly.