Which one to choose in Assisi
Two churches in Assisi. Basilica of Saint Clare has 3 tickets and tours to book; Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi has 7 tickets and tours to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Assisi, Italy
Entry is free, as at the basilica of St Francis at the other end of the town. There is no ticket, no audio guide and no official tour service; guides working in Assisi include Santa Chiara in their circuit and charge for the walk as a whole. The church is at the eastern end of Assisi on its own terrace, ten minutes on foot from the basilica of St Francis along the main street, and the walk between them is the spine of any visit to the town.
Assisi, Italy
Entry is free, including the Upper Church, the Lower Church and the crypt, and there is no ticket office. What you can pay for is guidance, and here it earns its price: the fresco cycles are the foundation of Italian painting and almost nothing is labelled. Official guides are booked through the Sacro Convento for a fixed fee per group, and independent guides work in Assisi at similar rates. Audio guides are rented at the information point.
| Basilica of Saint Clare | Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Basilica | Basilica |
| Opened | 1257 | 1228 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | 3 | 7 |
| Official website | yes | yes |