Skip-the-line Basilica di Santa Croce & Old Town with Guide

Florence, Italy

2 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Florence's Basilica di Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, with a private tour. Skip the lines with hassle-free reserved entry and learn about its history. On longer tour options, explore more of the historic city with a walking tour and enjoy the best views over the rooftops from Piazzale Michelangelo, the ideal spot for photos.

Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica di Santa Croce for hassle-free entry
Private guided tour of this spectacular building to learn about its history
Discover Florence's most beautiful squares and view points (longer tours only)
Hassle-free round trip transportation from your accommodation (longer tour options only)

What's Included

Private Walking Tour of Basilica of Santa Croce, Old Town and Piazzale Michelangelo
(number of attractions depends on the option selected)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce
Extended walking tour with Piazzale Michelangelo (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Extended walking tour with Piazzale Michelangelo (in 2 and 3-hour options only)
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options only))

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Santa Croce

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Croce

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazzale Michelangelo

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fiume Arno

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Florence

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour.

Please note private car transfers and Piazzale Michelangelo are not included in the 2-hour option.
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica di Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Tickets include headsets for groups of 5+ people.
Church tours during mass and special events are limited.
Piazzale Michelangelo is located up a hill so you should wear comfortable shoes.
We limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get the best experience. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people and a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate