Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local authorized guide
Ticket entrance
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At the statue of Dante Alighieri, in Santa Croce square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Piazza Santa Croce
15 min
This square takes shape at the end of the thirteenth century, when the Basilica of Santa Croce, of the Franciscan Order, was rebuilt from scratch (1295), designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, and incorporated into the last walls of Arnolfo
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Basilica of Santa Croce
1 hour 30 min
«But more blessed than in a temple welcomed / Serbi l'Itale glorie» The basilica of Santa Croce in the homonymous square in Florence, is one of the largest Franciscan churches and one of the greatest Gothic buildings in Italy, and has the rank of minor basilica.
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Cappella Pazzi
15 min
The Pazzi Chapel is the second chapel to the right of the choir in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. It contains a cycle of dry paintings on the wall of Giotto, dating to about 1318-1322 and dedicated to Saints John the Evangelist and John the Baptist
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Exclusive Tour to Florence of Santa Croce Basilica
Can I cancel Exclusive Tour to Florence of Santa Croce Basilica for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
At the statue of Dante Alighieri, in Santa Croce square
What's included?
- Local authorized guide
- Ticket entrance
Which places does it visit?
It visits Piazza Santa Croce, Basilica of Santa Croce, Cappella Pazzi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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