SANTA CROCE CHURCH TOUR

Visit the Temple of the Italian Glories, where Galileo, Michelangelo, and other great genius are sleeping

  • Church Tour
  • 1 Hour
  • Accessibility
  • NO Pet allowed
  • Audio guide
  • Tour guide

Tour 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

Description

Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church in Florence. Learn about Florentine history and discover the life of Michelangelo. See the burial place of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, Rossini and more.



Itinerary

Start the tour in the main square, where the famous soccer game played in mediaeval costumes, the Calcio Storico Fiorentino takes place here every year in June. Your guide will describe in detail 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.

See the monumental cemetery and damaged paintings 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.


Meeting Point

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




Meeting Point Description

Meet your guide in front of the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze) 15 minutes before departure time to avoid delays.


Includes

  • Official Certified Guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Entrance Ticket with reservation to Santa Croce

Excludes

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

Know Before You go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on the tour
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refusal entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A refusal of entry due to an inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • The tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
  • If you arrive after the tour starts time, you will not be able to join, and rescheduling or refunds are not possible
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In such a case, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund

  • You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time for a full refund
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

What to Bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
Adult - 13 - 99 € 49
Child - 6 - 12 € 30
Infant - 0 - 5 € 0

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