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

Highlights

• Guided Tour of Basilica di Santa Croce
• Old Town Walking Tour
• Extended Options Available

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   5min

   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.

2. 2

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   1h

   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.

3. 3

   Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

   25min

   This includes the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and the world famous Duomo, which is the 4th largest cathedral in the world.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   25min

   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.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   25min

   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.

6. 6

   Fiume Arno

   25min

   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!

7. 7

   Florence

   1h

   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.

Before you go

Location