Private Guided Tour of Florence's Best Churches

Highlights

• Expert, multilingual guide
• Skip-the-line access
• Iconic churches

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10min

   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 della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala

   25min

   Visit Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata. Your walking tour will begin in front of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and head towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   25min

   As you explore the streets, your guide will tell you the history of religion in Florence, introducing you to the historical figures who contributed to the construction of the city's many churches, such as Michelangelo and Michelozzo.

4. 4

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   1h

   The highlight of this tour will be a visit to Florence’s principal church, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Cathedral, the iconic symbol of the city, is known as one of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world, so it is a must-see!

5. 5

   Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala

   25min

   Another highlight will be a visit inside the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, a 1200s church located on the iconic plaza with porticoes by Renaissance architects. It’s a hidden gem rich in Renaissance art and landmark Mannerist frescoes.

6. 6

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   1h

   Church tour to enrich your experience with a visit inside the Basilica di Santa Croce. Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time, as you don't want to wait in line at the ticket office.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   25min

   This landmark Neo-Gothic Franciscan church is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories as it contains tombs of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli. It’s also home to great artistic heritage, such as the stunning altarpieces and Giotto frescoes.

Before you go

Location