Florence: 1.5-hour Santa Croce guided experience
Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture in the world. Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in history places in the city of Florence.
During the experience, you will hear about the history of the main Franciscan church in Florence: stories about its foundation in the 13th century, as well as stories about its masterpieces and its tombs hosted in the church.
Inside the church, your tour guide will show you the magnificent architectural features of the Gothic style, and you’ll admire Giotto’s frescoes, Bardi Chapel, Medici Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, and all the other masterpieces made by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important painters.
Don’t forget that Santa Croce Church is the “hall of fame” of Italian culture. Here, in this church, would rest some of the biggest Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. You will admire their tombs which are truly masterpieces.
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What's included in Florence: 1.5-hour Santa Croce guided experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture in the world. Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in history places in the city of Florence. During the experience, you will hear about the history of the main Franciscan church in Florence: stories about its foundation in the 13th century, as well as stories about its masterpieces and its tombs hosted in the church. Inside the church, your tour guide will show you the magnificent architectural features of the Gothic style, and you’ll admire Giotto’s frescoes, Bardi Chapel, Medici Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, and all the other masterpieces made by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important painters. Don’t forget that Santa Croce Church is the “hall of fame” of Italian culture. Here, in this church, would rest some of the biggest Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. You will admire their tombs which are truly masterpieces.
Inclusions
- Fast entrance tickets
- Certified Tour Guide;
- Small groups
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Extras
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the statue of Dante Alighieri, climb the steps in front of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce, Florence.
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Ticket Redemption
Look for a guide with "HIDDEN EXPERIENCES" purple flag or sign. Latecomers will NOT be accepted. Please, be sharp on time. We inform you that it is forbidden to enter the Basilica with helmets, glass objects and luggage. We encourage you to wear appropriate clothing to enter religious places (please note that knees and shoulders must be covered). Please do not wear sports shirts Please be sharp at the meeting point. No latecomers will be accepted. This is a guided tour. Your tour guide will have your tickets.
