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Discover the Art and History of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence

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Florence, IT

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About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
1 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience & Audio Guided

Highlights

Visit the temple of the Italian Glories
See the burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters
Find frescoes by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi
Admire the works by Donatello and the monument dedicated to Dante
Explore the monumental cemetery and damaged paintings

Included

Official Certified guide
Entrance tickets with reservations
Radio system to hear the guide

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions

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About this product

How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Please be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.

Monument to Dante Alighieri, Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze FI, IT

Your Itinerary

Basilica of Santa Croce

Start the tour in the main square, where the famous soccer game played in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino, takes place here every year in June. Your guide will describe in detail of all the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce; frescoes (1380) by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore tell the story of "Santa Croce", and beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels show scenes from the life of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. On your way to the left of the entrance, see the memorial of the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini built as an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty. As you walk through the hallowed walls, learn about the art of Donatello and his crucifix, one of the jewels of the Renaissance, as well as the art of Brunelleschi and the perfect architectural harmony of his Chapel of Fools.

Admission Included

Basilica of Santa Croce

(Pass by)

See the monumental cemetery and damaged paintings and that was destroyed in the tragic flood of 1966 and have been subsequently restored. After visiting the interior, learn about the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade. Finally, the guide will tour you around the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 chapels. The tour takes about an hour, and you will have the opportunity to return to anything you might want to see again after the tour ends.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.

Reviews

(72)

5 (72)

Dora_D

We missed the tour because we arrived too late (our fault not knowing how to get a taxi). The tour guide went out of his way to find us and give us tickets to enter and we went through on our own.

Keely_W

The church was beautiful and the guide provided a lot of interesting information. It did run longer than expected so I am not sure which parts might have gotten skipped if it was the right length and the very last thing was one of the most interesting.

Henry_G

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable & enthusiastic, providing details well beyond our travel guides, all delivered with a sense of humor and wit. Highly recommended!

N6339AKcharlest

Guido was excellent , he was passionate, a great storyteller , knowledgeable and it was a great experience because the tour was just me and my wife. The church was gorgeous and there was so much history there, i'm surprised more people don't talk about this church. Michelangelo , Galileo and Machiavelli are all buried here. Me and wife were super impressed at Guido's breadth of knowledge and confidence at such a young age. One of the best things about this tour is it was one of the least crowded and shortest ones we did.

Nancy_Z

Guido was delightful and very knowledgeable. However, I think the tour was overpriced for what we got.

Jason_Y

Hillary was excellent. She gave us enough info and kept a good pace. The church is a must see as it’s the gravesite of some of the most amazing individuals of all time.

Olivia_M

We loved this tour. Perfect pace and great information! Thank you so much! Recommending to everyone going to Florence.

Dreamer596288

We took a tour of Santa Croce with Dan Harper. He was great! The tour was Free. You pay for your ticket to the church and he asks for a small donation for the church. He gave a 2 1/2 hour nonstop tour and took pictures of each tour member with your phone camera. He has a wealth of knowledge and shares great stories and historical perspectives about the church and those buried or assumed to be buried in the church. Did I say the tour is Free. Dan can be reached at danharperflorence@gmail.com.

Ana_A

The tour guide is very knowledgeable and very punctual. She was very detailed in giving us information about the people buried inside the church.

Jennifer_N

My Santa Croce Church Tour was very good and I would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the church, the artwork and the artifacts. This tour is a great opportunity to see a beautiful church, historic artwork and the resting place of many notable Italian individuals. Great tour.

Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator

2024-04-26 17:30

Discover the Art and History of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence