Skip-the-line Basilica di Santa Croce & Old Town with Guide
- 2–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the secrets of the Temple of the Italian Glories, also known as the Basilica of Santa Croce. Extended option: private car transfers and the best view from Piazzale Michelangelo. 2-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and see other highlights of the Old Town of Florence, such as the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. 3-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Old Town of Florence. 3,5-hour: Basilica di Santa Croce & Piazzale Michelangelo Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce and see other highlights of the Old Town of Florence, such as the view from Piazzale Michelangelo, the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. 4,5-hour: Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce and other highlights of the Old Town, including Piazzale Michelangelo.
Inclusions
What's included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce
- Extended walking tour with Piazzale Michelangelo (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Private Walking Tour of Basilica of Santa Croce, Old Town and Piazzale Michelangelo
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
What's not
- 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))
Itinerary
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.
Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce with skip-the-line tickets. On this walking tour you will see some of the most important landmarks and churches in the historic center of Florence. Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce with skip-the-line tickets and enjoy the best panoramic view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo.
This includes the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and the world famous Duomo, which is the 4th largest cathedral in the world.
The Temple of the Italian Glories is located in the heart of Santa Croce, and is named so because many greatly honored Florentines are buried or commemorated here.
Inside the Basilica, your Private Guide will show you the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Dante, Machiavelli, and other historic figures. You will also see amazing sacred art, such as the Renaissance frescoes that depict scenes from the life of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. The guide will show you all the hidden gems that most visitors miss.
Follow your Private Guide to the other side of the Arno River and climb to the hilltop square dedicated to Michelangelo. It offers an unparalleled view of the Florence skyline, with highlights such as the magnificent Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. The expert commentary will help you discover the Jewel of Renaissance like never before!
Book private transfers with the Old Town with the Basilica di Santa Croce and Piazzale Michelangelo. This option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the address provided when booking. Enjoy the convenient pickup and drop-off service! This includes pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation so you can fully enjoy the comfort of transfers in a private car, van or bus. This way you can have a hassle-free experience without worrying about getting lost or being late for your tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Italy City Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 249 city tours we list in Florence.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Florence
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.
The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).
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