Santa Croce Church Tour in Florence: Explore the Temple of Italian Glories & Art Masterpieces
4.8
75 Ratings
Firenze
Discover the Temple of Italian Glories and Art Masterpieces on a tour of Santa Croce Church in Florence. Explore the burial place of famous Florentine and Italian masters, admire frescoes by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi, and marvel at works by Donatello and the monument dedicated to Dante.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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.
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
EXCURSION FEATURES
• Explore the temple of Italian Greatness
• Witness the final resting place of numerous Florentine and Italian luminaries
• Encounter frescoes by Giotto and a chapel devised by Brunelleschi
• Appreciate the masterpieces by Donatello and the monument in honor of Dante
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Experience the majesty of the Basilica di Santa Croce, the foremost Franciscan church in Florence. Delve into the historical narratives of Florence and learn about the existence of Michelangelo. Visit the tombs of illustrious personalities like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, Rossini and others.
- 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.
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(75 Ratings)
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Malcolm_w
May 5, 2024
Fantastic knowledge - The tour guide had fantastic knowledge and enthusiasm of Florence and the entire church. Adds to the experience greatly.
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Dora_d
Apr 18, 2024
Sorry to miss tour - 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.
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Eleale66
Dec 30, 2023
Tour of the Church of Santa Croce - The visit was very pleasant, also thanks to our guide Cinzia who is very kind and competent!
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Henry_g
Dec 13, 2023
Beyond just the facts, an encyclopedic presentation - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable & enthusiastic, providing details well beyond our travel guides, all delivered with a sense of humor and wit. Highly recommended!
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N6339akcharlest
Nov 14, 2023
Michelangelo's final resting place. - 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.
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Nancy_z
Oct 28, 2023
sante croce - Guido was delightful and very knowledgeable. However, I
think the tour was overpriced for what we got.
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Jason_y
Oct 16, 2023
Ask for Hilary. - 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.
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Olivia_m
Oct 14, 2023
Go on this tour! - We loved this tour. Perfect pace and great information! Thank you so much! Recommending to everyone going to Florence.
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Aron_b
Apr 24, 2024
This church is AMAZING! - This church is incredible. There are so many historically important people buried within it! Once you figure out who your guide is everything goes pretty well. These guides do NOT hold up flags, or pennants, as the listings say they do, be warned about that. But the guide was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. I would recommend the tour!
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Keely_w
Dec 19, 2023
Beautiful, interesting and educational. - 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.
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