Florence Basilica Santa Croce Walking Tour Among the Masters with Official Guide and Tickets
by Star Florence
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This one-hour walking tour of the Basilica Santa Croce in Florence includes entrance tickets with reservations and an official certified guide. The tour begins in the main square, where the historic Calcio Storico Florentino soccer game is held each June. The guide leads the group inside the basilica, explaining its artistic and historical features. The visit starts with the frescoes by Gaddi from 1380 in the Cappella Maggiore, which depict the story of Santa Croce. The tour continues to the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels, where frescoes by Giotto illustrate scenes from the lives of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. Near the entrance, the guide points out the memorial for the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini, which inspired the Statue of Liberty. Inside, the guide highlights Donatello’s crucifix, a key Renaissance artwork, and Brunelleschi’s Chapel of Fools, noted for its architectural design. The group then visits the monumental cemetery and views paintings that were damaged in the 1966 flood and have since been restored. Outside, the guide describes the polychrome marble façade of the basilica. The tour concludes with a walk around the Bell Tower, Crypt, and the sixteen chapels inside the basilica. Throughout the visit, a radio system is used so all participants can hear the guide clearly. After the guided portion, visitors have time to revisit any part of the basilica. This tour provides the opportunity to walk among the masters of Florence, including viewing the burial places of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, Rossini, and others.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica of Santa Croce
The tour starts in the main square outside the basilica, where the historic Calcio Storico Florentino soccer game is played annually in June. Inside, the guide points out the frescoes from 1380 by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore which tell the story of Santa Croce and the frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels depicting St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. Near the entrance is the memorial to 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini, which inspired the Statue of Liberty. Visitors learn about Donatello’s crucifix and the architectural design of Brunelleschi’s Chapel of Fools.
60 min
Basilica of Santa Croce
The tour continues inside to the monumental cemetery and the paintings that were damaged during the 1966 flood and later restored. The guide explains the polychrome marble façade on the outside and leads a walk around the Bell Tower, Crypt, and the 16 chapels inside the basilica. The guided portion lasts about one hour, after which visitors can revisit any part of the basilica on their own.
Meeting point
Please be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
End point
Please be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Florence Basilica Santa Croce Walking Tour Among the Masters with Official Guide and Tickets
by Star Florence
Choose from 10 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$111.40Overview
This one-hour walking tour of the Basilica Santa Croce in Florence includes entrance tickets with reservations and an official certified guide. The tour begins in the main square, where the historic Calcio Storico Florentino soccer game is held each June. The guide leads the group inside the basilica, explaining its artistic and historical features. The visit starts with the frescoes by Gaddi from 1380 in the Cappella Maggiore, which depict the story of Santa Croce. The tour continues to the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels, where frescoes by Giotto illustrate scenes from the lives of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. Near the entrance, the guide points out the memorial for the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini, which inspired the Statue of Liberty. Inside, the guide highlights Donatello’s crucifix, a key Renaissance artwork, and Brunelleschi’s Chapel of Fools, noted for its architectural design. The group then visits the monumental cemetery and views paintings that were damaged in the 1966 flood and have since been restored. Outside, the guide describes the polychrome marble façade of the basilica. The tour concludes with a walk around the Bell Tower, Crypt, and the sixteen chapels inside the basilica. Throughout the visit, a radio system is used so all participants can hear the guide clearly. After the guided portion, visitors have time to revisit any part of the basilica. This tour provides the opportunity to walk among the masters of Florence, including viewing the burial places of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, Rossini, and others.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica of Santa Croce
The tour starts in the main square outside the basilica, where the historic Calcio Storico Florentino soccer game is played annually in June. Inside, the guide points out the frescoes from 1380 by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore which tell the story of Santa Croce and the frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels depicting St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. Near the entrance is the memorial to 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini, which inspired the Statue of Liberty. Visitors learn about Donatello’s crucifix and the architectural design of Brunelleschi’s Chapel of Fools.
60 min
Basilica of Santa Croce
The tour continues inside to the monumental cemetery and the paintings that were damaged during the 1966 flood and later restored. The guide explains the polychrome marble façade on the outside and leads a walk around the Bell Tower, Crypt, and the 16 chapels inside the basilica. The guided portion lasts about one hour, after which visitors can revisit any part of the basilica on their own.
Meeting point
Please be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
End point
Please be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Florence
- Chianti Wine Tasting with Seven Tuscan Wines and Lunch at 12th-Century Villa Small Group
- Florence Private Cooking Class with Maria in a Gorgeous Countryside Home
- Tuscany 12-Hour Day Trip to Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti
- Uffizi Gallery Private Tour with Reserved Entry in Florence
- Half-Day Excursion from Florence to Pisa and the Leaning Tower
- San Miniato Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch