Basilica di Santa Croce: Michelangelo's Resting Place

Explore the Basilica di Santa Croce, the main Franciscan church in Florence. Delve into the rich history of Florence and uncover the life of Michelangelo. Visit the final resting places of notable figures such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, Rossini, and others.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Expert guidance by official certified guide
  • Pre-reserved entrance tickets included
  • Enhanced touring experience with provided radio system
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
  • 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…
Location
Monument to Dante Alighieri
Piazza di Santa Croce
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Laura_s
Sep 20, 2025
This church is a hidden gem! - From the outside, I never thought this church would be a HUGE as it is! It just goes on and on! Learning the history was just fascinating!!
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Jasonh3391
Sep 18, 2025
Simply sublime Santa Croce - I was fortunate enough to be the only one taking the tour so it was very personal. The guide told me about the history of the basilica, its architecture, and spoke about the tombs and epitaphs of Galileo, Michelangelo, Dante, Machiavelli, Rossini and others as well as the artistry of Donatello and Cimabue.
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Go05833925475
Aug 8, 2025
The Glories of Florence! - Our guide was remarkable! So knowledgeable! She brought the history of the “glories of Florence” to life and shared so many wonderful insights with our small tour group. She was completely fluent in multiple languages, including English, and happily answered questions from members of the group. A marvelous experience!
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Susan_s
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour with excellent guide - Great tour and excellent guide. Very informative and educational. Would not have been as comprehensive tour without a guide!
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James_e
Jul 18, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us an informative overview on the history of the Santa Croce Basilica and some of the famous people burial there.
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Adventure06558384169
Jun 29, 2025
Santa Croce Basilica is not to be missed! - This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. The meeting place was easy to find. Viewing resting places of Michael Angelo, Galileo and works by Dante was an amazing experience.
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Ron_c
Jun 17, 2025
Our guide was the very best! - We had the very best guide, Chiara Conti. She was so incredibly knowledgeable and kind. We had a great time learning from her and she patiently answered every question we had. We are so grateful.
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Elke_s
May 7, 2025
Santa Croce visit - Well worth the visit with an experienced guide to get the full story. Beautiful church with beautiful artwork and sculptures
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Catherine_m
May 1, 2025
A little gem of a tour, fun find! - This was a quick tour we added on, mostly because my brother loves Dante and we wanted to send him pics from the memorial - it ended up being truly a fantastic tour! Jenny was wonderful - she grew up in the neighborhood where Santa Croce is and knew so much about the church and the area. Really a great tour, so much history and just an hour out of our day! Highly recommend!
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Ittai_g
May 25, 2025
The guide had very bad... - The guide had very bad English and we couldn’t understand half of her words. It is an expensive guide for the information that was presented
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).