Assisi on the Footsteps of St. Francis and Carlo Acutis

About this tour

Walk through Assisi's spiritual heart tracing two pivotal Catholic figures across two hours. Your guide leads you through the medieval streets to the Basilica of St. Francis, where you'll see the upper and lower churches and their celebrated frescoes, then continues to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, the final resting place of Blessed Carlo Acutis. This pairing of the 13th-century saint and the 20th-century tech prodigy reveals how faith has shaped this Umbrian town across centuries.

Highlights

• Upper and lower churches of the Basilica of St. Francis
• Frescoes adorning the basilica's interior walls
• Sanctuary of the Spoliation and Carlo Acutis's tomb
• Medieval Assisi streets connecting both sacred sites
• Guide commentary on two saints' legacies and influence

What to expect

Your guide meets you and navigates the compact hillside town, pointing out architectural details and historical context as you approach the Basilica. You'll enter the upper church to study its frescoed walls, then descend to the lower church's intimate chambers. From there, you walk through Assisi's quiet lanes towards the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, a smaller but significant chapel. The pace is leisurely—expect some uphill sections but nothing strenuous. Your guide provides interpretation at key moments, though you have freedom to linger at sites that resonate with you.

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