Reviews: Private St. Francis Basilica of Assisi and City Walking Tour
Guest User2025-11-07
My guide was so knowledgeable and dedicated. She went above and beyond to ensure I understood and was really catered to my interests. She also provided so much extra information and advice about other areas or churches to visit. Is the best tour I have had whislt in Italy. I just came from Rome.
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Guest User2024-05-13
My husband and I travelled to Italy with a large group. We booked this as a private tour and were so glad we did. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided so many details that I wanted to record everything because she knew so much about the history of the Basilica's that it was hard to soak it all in. I wish I could remember her name to give her credit! Highly recommend!
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Guest User2024-08-03
I studied the life of St. Francis and the life of Claire before I came. I did my homework. Alessandra, my tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the lives of Francis and Claire, the memorable events, their circumstances, and all the characters that played vital roles. Thus, as we walked the Basilica of St. Claire, for instance, it all came alive. There, hanging there, was the Cross that spoke to Francis.
Alessandra explained that in the Middle Ages there was no film, radio or TV; no video, iPhone or internet. The paintings, statues, frescoes, served as cultural textbooks as it were. Alessandra ‘read’ these to me which gave me great context for understanding the lives and times of Claire and Francis. Then, of course, there are the samadhis of Claire and Francis. These are sacred sites of the first order. Alessandra showed me the way there and gave me as much time as needed to personally pay my respects.
Then there is the artwork. The Basilica of St. Francis. We spent a good deal of time there. It is simply too much to take in in one visit, but Alessandra gave a terrific head start. Cimabaue, Giotto. She told me the back stories behind their creations. She also explained the stories their artwork represented. Then she explained how different materials faded at different rates (wet vs dry frescoes) and how paints containing more iron oxidize creating a photo negative effect.
On our walk through Assisi - St Claire’s Basilica is on the east and St Francis’s is on the west- Alessandra was very helpful in pointing out the best shops, where to get information, where to catch buses and taxis, and which public performances were upcoming.
Please understand that there is a lot more I gained. Actually I am leaving out most of the tour, but I hope you get the feeling that it was a tour and a half by any standard and one I recommend most highly.
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Reviews: Rome: Assisi, Civita di Bagnoregio and Orvieto Day Tour
Guest User2025-12-28
To begin my review it is notable that the bus was comfortable and the driver was very safe and kept us on schedule. Tiziano & our driver were outstanding in their service. The details on the website basically said you’re getting transport. We had so much fun! Tiziano gave a warm welcome to all travelers, explained well what we were about to experience, kept us well informed on time in, to and from a place, paid attention to our basic needs, safety and the overall joy of experience and the importance of the places we visited. He was knowledgeable, an excellent leader & listener, friendly, funny, joyful and went out of his way to help us enjoy a memorable taste of Italy! I highly recommend the tour. Ciao! ~Cathy Camino USA