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Santa Croce Church Tour

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Santa Croce Church Tour

4.3 (6 reviews)
Santa Croce Church Tour

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.

Experience

1 hrs Likely To Sell Out

Full Description

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.

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

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 or from attractions

Meeting Point

Please be present at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay.

Monument to Dante Alighieri, in Piazza della Santa Croce, 1, 50122 Firenze.

Meet your guide in front of the Monument to Dante Alighieri, in Piazza della Santa Croce, 1, 50122 Firenze. Please be present at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay.

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Know before you go

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 the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.
Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Health Restrictions

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Cancellation Policy

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