About this tour
A 9-hour private journey from Rome into Umbria's twin jewels: Perugia and Assisi. Wander Perugia's medieval lanes past Etruscan fortifications, the Fontana Maggiore, and Piazza IV Novembre. Then head to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, where the Basilica's frescoes and the Church of Santa Chiara anchor centuries of spiritual devotion. Your driver provides commentary throughout, leaving you free to explore sites at your own pace across landscape and architecture that shaped Italian identity.
Highlights
- Etruscan walls and medieval street layout of Perugia
- Fontana Maggiore and Piazza IV Novembre
- Basilica of St. Francis with celebrated frescoe cycles
- Church of Santa Chiara in contemplative Assisi
- Private air-conditioned transport from Rome
- Driver guidance without rush-through site visits
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your Rome hotel and drives into Umbria. In Perugia, you'll have time to navigate the hillside town independently—steep streets, Renaissance and medieval architecture, views across valleys. Your driver flags key buildings and explains their significance but doesn't accompany you inside. You'll then travel to Assisi, perched on a ridge. Again, you explore on foot: the Basilica's interior (entry fee separate) with its frescoes, the narrower streets, the quieter Church of Santa Chiara. Expect walking at moderate pace uphill and downhill. Return journey to Rome follows.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and water (one bottle supplied). Entry fees to the Basilica and any museums are not included. Modest dress (covered shoulders, knees) required in churches. The driver won't enter sites with you but remains available for questions. Moderate fitness needed for Assisi's steep terrain. Smart casual clothing recommended.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.