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Assisi and Orvieto from Rome: an Epic Day Tour in Umbria

4.8 · 110 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Welcome Italy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 6 from €288 · private from €428
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · Hotel pickup from 1296 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Umbria's two great hill towns from your hotel door: a guided Assisi with entry to the Basilica of Saint Francis, then Orvieto and its cathedral, in a minivan with pickup and drop off.

Transport, both entrances and the Assisi guide are included at €288 per person, lunch and tips are not. The operator needs an exact address and phone number.

In our comparison: #32 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Shared Small Group OptionThe page priceSmall Group Tour: Maximum 6 people per minivan and up to 12 people with the guide in Assisi Duration: 10 hours: Time may vary depending on traffic Van max 6/7 people Pickup included€288 for 2+ people
Private Tour OptionPickup included€428 for 2+ people

Children from €208 (ages 4 to 8). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Headsets for the Basilica of San Francesco
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Orvieto
  • Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
  • Visit of the Cathedral of Orvieto
  • Entrance to the Basilica of San Francesco
  • 2 hour professional guide in Assisi
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Tips

Reviews

4.8
110 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 107 of 110

Star breakdown of all 110 ratings

5 stars
99 · 90%
4 stars
8 · 7%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local guides and personal attention, but uphill walking and stairs can be demanding.

Praised

  • Local guides explain Assisi's churches, art and religious history in detail
  • Warm, attentive guides who adapt the route and pace to travellers' needs
  • Comfortable transport, courteous drivers and convenient hotel pickup
  • Church architecture and views of the Umbrian countryside
  • Restaurant recommendations and lunch stops praised for the food

Complaints

  • Uphill walking and stairs can be physically demanding
  • Long stretches of driving to and from Rome
  • Some want more time to browse the towns, while others find the pace relaxed
  • Some accompanying guides give little commentary or are hard to hear, while others are informative

Written by Guidekin from the 99 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 October 2016 to 14 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 1296 pickup points (1296 pickup points listed by the operator, 1296 of them hotels)
Operator
Welcome Italy; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Lunch & Drinks
  • Children from €208 ages 4 to 8

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Rome

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #32 of 75€28810h4.85 (110)varies by option
Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento€16911h4.97 (402)shared
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome€55012h4.98 (247)private
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome€3638h4.99 (163)private

Ranked #32 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 75 Day Trips from Rome

From €288 per adult · Shared Small Group Option