The 9 Best Assisi & Umbria Tours

1.Entry Ticket and Guided Tour of Perugia Underground

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 50 min · from $14Our pick

You’ll descend 15 meters beneath Saint Lawrence Cathedral on a 50-minute guided route through Etruscan, Roman, and medieval Perugia. The guide speaks Italian, while an English translation tablet is available. A VR presentation at the end helps you picture the city as it once looked.

“The tour was very informative, our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly has a real passion for his subject. The VR headset was great finale to the tour.”

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2.Hands on Italian Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

At Agriturismo La Volpe E L’Uva near Perugia, Raffaella leads a hands-on English cooking class from 10 a.m. You’ll prepare pasta, a main dish, sides, and dessert using farm-grown produce, then sit down to a four-course meal with estate wine. A recipe folder, apron, and participation certificate are included.

“Wonderful setting with very enthusiastic chef Raphael & dishes deliteful. Recommendable class but didnt receive our certificates as advertised on website. Hope it can be send or forwarded to participants shortly.”

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3.Old Town Walking Tour, Piazza IV Novembre

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Walk Perugia’s Old Town in a small group with an Italian-speaking guide such as Elena. See the Etruscan Arch, Piazza IV Novembre, Fontana Maggiore, hillside views toward Assisi, and the underground Rocca Paolina in 90 minutes.

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4.Walking Tour with St. Francis Basilica Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $71

Spend 2.5 hours walking from Assisi’s upper parking area through medieval lanes, Piazza del Comune, Santa Chiara, and the Minerva Temple before visiting St. Francis Basilica. Guides may include Alessandra, Werner, Michele, Francesca, or Andrea. Expect art, faith, local stories, and useful food tips.

“Alessandra was great! Her personal knowledge on the history and art of Assisi added so much to the experience. She was very patient in answering questions and gave context to so much. We highly recommend this tour. Honestly can't imagine going to Assisi without taking this tour.”

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5.Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 220 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

Ride through Assisi in a vintage Ape Calessino with local guide Daniel or Daniele, covering Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune, the Roman Amphitheater, Rocca Maggiore, San Rufino, Piazza Vescovado, and San Francesco. This small-group tour suits short visits and anyone who would rather skip Assisi’s steep hills.

“we really enjoyed our guide. he made history come alive all around us.”

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6.Professional hot air balloon rides at Assisi, Trasimeno in Umbria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $306

Meet Captain Peter’s crew at Cantina Dionigi near Bevagna at 6:30 am for a safety briefing and roughly one hour in the air above the Umbrian Valley. Expect views toward Assisi and Perugia, a small group of up to 22 people, then breakfast and Sagrantino tasting at the winery.

“This adventure was an absolutely amazing morning with Captain Peter and gorgeous view of the Umbrian valley from his balloon. A must do on your list while in Italy! The breakfast setting and wine tour afterwards was a bonus. Thank you, Captain Peter!”

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7.Private Walking Tour with St. Francis Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours

Walk through Assisi with a private guide in English, Italian, Spanish, or German. See St. Clare’s Basilica, Roman Assisi, Francis’s childhood sites, and the Upper and Lower Basilicas. Guides such as Marica, Francesca, Chiara, and Michele tailor the pace and add detail to the art, saints, and streets.

“Patricia was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable and entertaining!”

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8.Orvieto: Pozzo della Cava Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 188 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Walk beneath Orvieto’s medieval Cava district through nine caverns shaped over 28 centuries. You’ll see an Etruscan well, medieval house basements, Renaissance excavations, and preserved artifacts. The visit is self-guided, with Italian, English, and French explanations, and usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.

“Great little stop. We went first thing in the morning no line ups.”

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9.Small Group Tour of Assisi and St. Francis Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Walk from Assisi’s Roman amphitheater through Saint Rufino’s Cathedral, St. Clare’s Basilica, Piazza del Comune, and the birthplace of St. Francis before entering his UNESCO-listed basilica. An English-speaking guide such as Alessandra or Francesca explains the art, saints, and city’s layered past.

“Great tour guide! I highly recommend booking! Only reason I have a 4 star review is it isn’t necessarily a good tour to do with little kids which was probably our bad.”

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