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Basilica of Santa Croce: Where Legends Rest in Florence

Florence, Italy
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the Santa Croce Church, one of the most beautiful churches in Florence, with the benefit of a guide on this tour. Admire the chapel designed by Brunelleschi and frescoes by Giotto and see the final resting place of luminaries like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Includes option to add on a wine tasting with pairings.
  • Visit the Santa Croce Church with an official certified guide
  • See historic details and highlights you might miss on your own
  • Radio system provided so you can hear the guide clearly
  • Add on a Tuscan wine tasting class to complete your experience

What's Included

  • Official certified guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Wine Tasting and Pairing Class - If Wine Tasting Option Selected only
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note if "Wine Tasting" option is selected the Santa Croce Guided Tour operating at 10:30am or 3:00pm will initially start later followed by the wine tasting tour at Meeting Point 02.
  • 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 two 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.
  • If Wine Tasting Option Selected - In case of intolerance or allergies, alert us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

3.7
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour

Jann_O, Sep 2024
Our guide was so knowledgeable. He knew everything about the church and what was in it. Such a great tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience on the Santa Croce Church Guided Tour. Our guides take great pride in sharing their deep knowledge of this historic site, and we’re delighted that you found the tour informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for more enriching tours in the future!

Great!

Robin_C, Feb 2024
Silvia had a wonderful personality and made the tour both informative and memorable. We enjoyed the whole experience.

Tour was cancelled

Art, Jun 2023
The tour was postponed by a day, moving it to the following day. We were only in Florence that one day. We were disappointed. I truly hope we get our money back.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Customer, On that day, San Corece closed without informing Santa Croce management. We are really sorry. We can't do anything. Again sorry for the inconvenience.

Very bad experience.

Arturo_V, May 2023
They cancel our tour and change by the afternoon. Zero comunication. Very bad service. I need my money refound

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Customer, As our company did not cancel any tour. Please provide the Booking reference number to check your booking. This booking is not with us.

Would recommend

Bethany_M, Oct 2022
Our tour guide was witty, knowledgeable and a great story teller. Would definitely recommend. Santa Croce is beautiful and full of history. The one hour tour was perfect.

Magnifique!

Joseph_D, Jul 2022
The lady who conducted our tour was great and the Santa Croce Basilica is the most impressive church in Florence.

De l’émerveillement et de l’émotion avec Armida

Simone_S, Aug 2022
Le regard très personnel d’une vraie Florentine passionnée de sa ville et de ses œuvres nous a bcp touches

Magnifique

DIDIER_B, Apr 2022
Visite de la Basilique d'une beauté in royale. Véritable panthéon des grand hommes de Florence. Visite en espagnol avec un guide Guido très intéressant et très sympathique.

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