About this tour
Travel from Rome to Assisi in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver for a nine-hour exploration of St. Francis's hometown. This self-guided tour lets you navigate Umbria's hilltop medieval city at your own pace, visiting the basilicas and monasteries connected to Francis and Clare without a guide escort. Your driver remains available with the vehicle while you explore on foot, handling transport, parking, and logistics so you can focus on the spiritual and architectural heritage at the heart of Italian pilgrimage.
Highlights
- Private Mercedes transport from Rome to Assisi
- Nine hours exploring Francis and Clare's spiritual landmarks
- Basilica di San Francesco and Basilica di Santa Chiara
- Medieval Assisi squares and monastery grounds
- Self-guided itinerary at your own rhythm
- English-speaking driver handles parking and logistics
What to expect
You'll travel roughly 180 kilometres by private car from Rome into Umbria, arriving in Assisi to roam the medieval streets solo. The driver stays with the vehicle whilst you're free to enter the major basilicas, wander cloisters, and pause in the piazzas as long as you wish. Assisi sits on a steep slope, so expect significant walking uphill and downhill through narrow cobblestone streets. Most visitors spend 4–5 hours on foot exploring the town's main sites; your driver will retrieve you at an agreed location and time. This isn't a guided tour—you'll navigate using a map or app, giving you full freedom to linger or skip attractions.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and water; the hill town is steep and uneven underfoot. Admission fees to basilicas and any sites aren't included. Plan your route beforehand or download offline maps, as mobile reception can be patchy. Strollers and prams are manageable on main streets but difficult on side alleys.
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