Top Tuscany Religious Tours

The Medici Family were the most powerful political dynasty of Florence, ruling the city throughout the Renaissance. Discover the truths, myths, and secrets of the legendary family as you explore the magnificent Basilica of San Lorenzo, the ‘church of the Medici’ on this small-group guided tour. Admire masterpieces by Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Verrocchio, visit the Medici Chapels, and discover Michelangelo's New Sacristy.

Go beyond the guidebook on a private 2-hour tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Through illuminating commentary, your guide brings over 500 years of history to life. Learn about the spectacular frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and much more. The 15th-century Santa Croce also houses impressive memorials for noteworthy Italians such as Michelangelo, Rossini, and Galileo Galilei.

Come and visit the Dome of the Cathedral with this private guided tour, you will have the opportunity to enter without long waits following your guide who will accompany you to the top of the dome, the heart of the city of Florence. You will discover the history of this fascinating monument, which represents the architectural work, created by Brunelleschi, with the most importance in Europe since the Roman era. You will be fascinated by the extraordinary grandeur of the entire Duomo complex and during the visit you will be able to admire the frescoes that are located inside the dome up close and once you reach the top you will be able to enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Renaissance city. At the end of the guided tour, you will be able to independently explore the other monuments: the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and the Crypt of Santa Reparata in the following 72 hours (3 days) after the visit of the Dome by Brunelleschi.

Entry ticket and a self-guided audio tour of Siena are available via the WeGoTrip app. You’ll receive an email with a link to download the app, which includes your ticket and a digital guide with maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. (!) Note: The cathedral ticket is included in the app, but the in-cathedral audio guide uses a separate app. After visiting the cathedral, explore Siena’s cobblestone streets. See Piazza del Campo with its iconic shell shape, Palazzo Salimbeni, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and finish at the Medici Fortress, a historic cultural landmark. Along the way, discover stories of elegant fountains, renowned Renaissance painters, and the world-famous academy, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

Retrace the steps of Robert Langdon in the Dan Brown novel Inferno on this tour through the City of Lilies. The tour leads participants to many of the landmarks mentioned in the book including the Florence Cathedral, a stunning 19th-century Gothic Revival building. Visit the Baptistry of Saint John and Palazzo Vecchio, the main town hall. Your private guide is by your side the entire time to explain the significance of the sites you visit.

Explore the crown jewel of Florence inside and out on this ultimate Duomo tour including a climb to the top of the cupola for magnificent views of the city and grand cathedral below. Learn the history of Brunelleschi's medieval feat of engineering, and admire the original baptistery "Doors of Paradise" and other Renaissance relics on a guided tour of the Opera del Duomo Museum.

Siena, a medieval city rich in history and spirituality, is one of the most fascinating destinations for those who wish to have a unique religious and cultural experience. On this tour, accompanied by an experienced Catholic guide, you will discover the heart of the Sienese faith through a visit to Siena Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in Italy, and the House of St. Catherine, the place that holds the memories of the city's patron saint.

Discover the history and secrets behind some of Renaissance Italy's most important monuments on a guided, small-group tour of the famous Duomo complex in Florence. Visit St. John’s Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiori Cathedral, and the new Opera del Duomo Museum, home to many masterpieces of devotional art.

See a different side of Florence on this small-group guided walking tour, as you listen to stories of necromancy and magic. Hear tales such as the arsenic poisoning of an influential intellectual and friend of Lorenzo the Magnificent, and listen to stories of Templars and Cathars in the city, and their cruel forms of punishment.

Explore the rich history of Florence on a guided tour of the Baptistery of St. John and the Opera del Duomo Museum. Marvel at the Baptistery's stunning golden mosaics and intricate marble flooring, while uncovering the secrets of its lavish Zodiac. Next, step into the Opera del Duomo Museum, home to masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Donatello. This tour offers an immersive experience, combining expert insights with access to some of the city’s most iconic art and architecture. - Discover the historical Baptistery of St. John, currently under restoration - Admire exquisite artworks from masters like Michelangelo and Donatello - Enjoy a guided experience with detailed insights into Florence's heritage - Convenient meeting point at Antica Canonica di San Giovanni, Piazza San Giovanni no. 7

Discover one of the best views in Florence with an exhilarating climb to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower. A private guide is with you every step of the way. Afterwards, get an up-close look at the famous baptistery doors and original treasures by Michelangelo, Ghiberti, and other masters inside the Opera del Duomo museums.

The Basilica Santa Croce is a must in Florence and this guided tour is highly recommended to get to know it in depth. Everyone loves it on this planet, poetry has been written about it and the most famous artists of all time have left at least one of their works of art there. Here are the tombs of Galileo, Machiavelli and Michelangelo, placed in iconic monuments in the nave of the Great Italians. But not only. We will see the funerary monument dedicated to Dante Alighieri, the tomb of Vittorio Alfieri, sculpted by the neoclassical artist Antonio Canova. Ugo Foscolo also rests here. The 19th-century poet wrote "I Sepolcri", a poem dedicated to the Basilica of Santa Croce and to those who are buried there. We will get lost in the chapels of the largest Franciscan basilica in the world, we will explain the frescoes by Giotto and works by Donatello, we will marvel in the sacristy and in the huge chapel of the Medici family.

Step inside one of Florence’s spiritual gems with a guided tour of the Santa Maria de Novella church, a Gothic-Renaissance design that’s steeped in centuries of Florentine history. Admire evocative frescoes and devotional sculptures by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio that decorate the chapels while a guide explains their meaning and importance. For a sensory treat that combines the feel of a medieval apothecary with the fragrance of luxury Italian perfume, browse elixirs and bath products in the little-known pharmacy tucked within the church walls.