Florence SANTA CROCE Basilica Private Tour

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Florence, Italy

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1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn some of the many secrets of Florence's Santa Croce on this private tour. Find out why it’s known as the "Temple of Italian Glory," as you explore the 13th-century church with your guide. See works by Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Galileo, and listen to stories of stolen bodies and clandestine burials.

Perfect for fans of history (and art history)
Visit Santa Croce and learn about its various masterpieces
Hear your guide clearly with headsets included
A private tour ensures personal attention from your guide

What's Included

Tickets to Santa Croce church
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
1-hour tour with a 5 star guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Piero Bargellini, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Meet your expert tour guide at the facade of Santa Croce basilica next to Dante's statue, show your voucher and let the adventure begin!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Basilica of Santa Croce

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 18 reviews

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Santa Coce must do

marsha_v, Jul 2025

If you see one basilica in Florence, this is the one. Our guide , Irini was superb. So much art History🙁

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review, and my sincere apologies for the late reply. I’m very touched by your words. It was a pleasure guiding you through the basilica — it truly is one of Florence’s most remarkable places, and I’m so glad the art and history spoke to you. Thank you again for your lovely feedback; it means a great deal to me. Warm regards, - Irina

Fantastic tour, great guide

NONNA_U, Mar 2025

Amazing tour, the guide was a top notch. I've learned so much! It was an amazing experience to be in front of a genius Michelangelo resting place

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words — they truly mean a great deal. I’m thrilled to hear that the tour left such a strong impression and that standing before Michelangelo’s resting place resonated with you. It’s a spot filled with history and emotion, and sharing its significance is always a privilege. I’m grateful you joined the tour and so glad the experience felt meaningful and memorable for you. Warmest wishes, Irina

Irina was knowlegable and...

Todd_S, Jan 2025

Irina was knowlegable and articulate… she obviously knew every nook and cranny of the basilica… Impressive fund of knowledge and a great communicator… Made for a great trip. Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review — it truly made my day. I’m delighted to hear that the visit to the basilica felt so enriching and that the details and stories helped bring the space to life for you. It’s a place I love deeply, and sharing its corners and history is always a pleasure. I’m grateful for your kind words about the guiding and communication, and I truly appreciate your warm recommendation. Warm wishes, Irina

Excellent

Paul_L, Oct 2024

Fascinating tour of one of the less visited Florence sites. Very easy to organise and Irina was there to meet us as planned

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Paul, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the Santa Croce tour. I’m glad you found the visit fascinating and that everything came together smoothly on the day. Please excuse my late reply, and it was a pleasure guiding you through this remarkable place. All the best, Irina

Alda guiding through Santa Crace

Mary_K, Aug 2024

Alda was a fabulous guide, shared a lot of history and emphasized the importance of those buried there. Very kind and helpful

Pleasantly surprised!

Ann_M, Apr 2024

One of my favorite tours! Irena, our tour guide was a wealth of information and we appreciated her way of creating a picture in our heads of times past. Michelangelo and Galileo are entombed here. The crypts on the floor are very interesting because of the story behind them. Highly recommend this tour. Private tour was great!

Wonderful and beautiful tour!

Mark_L, Jan 2024

A fabulous tour of this Basilica! The tour guide was very informative and she took her time explaining the history and culture of the artists, the church and the city of Florence. We learned so much in a very short amount of time. Perfect way to spend a short afternoon. Highly recommend this tour!

Great tour of Santa Croce.

Kevin_B, Oct 2022

This tour is a great one that gives a lot of information about Santa Croce. Our guide, Irena, was excellent. She was friendly, had great English and a vast amount of knowledge about Santa Croce.

Excellent Guide

Amy_G, Aug 2022

Irina was a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable and personable. She had so many interesting stories that made the church and its artwork come alive. One of the best guided tours we took while in Florence. I would highly recommend her tour!

Visit Santa Croce with an expert- Unbeatable

Kevin_M, Jul 2022

I had a one-to-one guide with an art historian Alda who was brilliant. I called her a walking encyclopaedia. She explained the historical context of the building and the political/ religious significance of different works within

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