7 Assisi Day Trips from Rome Worth the Booking

1.Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,031 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198Our pick

Leave Rome at 7:15 am for Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral and Assisi’s Franciscan churches. The day includes lunch near Lake Trasimeno, a guided walk in Assisi and entry to the Basilica of Saint Francis. Guides vary; Cristina, Eduardo and Manuel are among the names associated with past tours. Expect a long day and limited time in each town.

“Great time with truly amazing architecture! Our guide was wonderful. Orvieto is such a cool little town, full of little nooks and crannies.”

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2.Assisi & Orvieto Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · from $174

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Rome to Orvieto and Assisi with a live guide in English, French, or Spanish. See Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral, enjoy a traditional lunch, and take a guided walk through Assisi, including St. Francis’ Basilica. Guides such as Cristina have led the route, which also passes Lake Trasimeno.

“Orvieto and Assisi are both gorgeous. I will say I found the lunch slightly disappointing, especially in that water wasn't included, which seems a bit odd. However, I did not go on this trip for the food, but for the two towns, both of which were wonderful and gorgeous. I was with my elderly mother, who has some trouble walking, and the guide was very patient with her. Assisi was not easy for her, but we knew that going in, and she managed, albeit slowly. I might have liked not to stop for lunch, and to give people free time to get something in Assisi, but that is my only…”

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3.5-Day Best of Italy: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Venice and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,031

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Montepulciano, with four hotel nights, meals, local guides and timed entry tickets included. Expect a brisk pace, plenty of walking and some free time. Past guides have included Clara, Sabrina and Niki, though your guide will depend on your departure.

“The tour went to so many wonderful places! The tour guide was absolutely amazing! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. There were additional charges for some extra activities but they were reasonably priced and worth it!”

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4.Assisi and Orvieto from Rome: Enjoy a Full-Day Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $296Top rated

Leave Rome at about 7 a.m. for a full day in Umbria, visiting Assisi’s Franciscan churches and Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral. Air-conditioned transport, a two-hour professional guide in Assisi, and admission to the Basilica of San Francesco and Orvieto Cathedral are included. Bring comfortable walking shoes, and budget separately for lunch and drinks.

“A fun, full day and worth the cost. There is a lot of walking including inclines and stairs. Two members of the group were unable physically to complete the tour.”

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5.Umbria, Assisi and Orvieto Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $303

Travel from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto in an air-conditioned minivan, with a tour assistant throughout and a local guide for Assisi. You’ll hear the stories of St. Francis and St. Clare, see Giotto and Cimabue’s work in the Basilica of St. Francis, then visit Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral. Lunch is not included, and the sightseeing day is tightly scheduled.

“we liked everything! the guides were knowledgeable, smart, caring, polite, thorough, and fun”

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6.Assisi, Civita di Bagnoregio and Orvieto Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · from $90Best value

Leave Rome by coach for Assisi, Civita di Bagnoregio and Orvieto. You’ll have free time in each town, with a tour leader sharing commentary along the way. The day includes a long coach ride and steep uphill walking; meals, drinks and attraction tickets are not included.

“This was an amazing trip! If I could suggest one thing, it would be to have slightly more time in Assisi and less in Orvieto but overall everything was truly amazing. Comfortable coach van with TZ as an amazing guide/host for the day. Highly recommend as Assisi was the highlight.”

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7.Full-Day Assisi & Orvieto Semiprivate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $404

Spend a full day in Umbria with a driver and guide, visiting Assisi’s historic center and the Basilica of San Francesco, then Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for Rome accommodations inside the Aurelian Walls. Lunch is not included, and the listed group type is described as both small and private, so confirm the format before booking.

“More time in both locations, at least until 1700. An extea hour in each location as free time would be awesome.”

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