Florence: Private Accademia & Santa Croce Tour with Expert Guide

Highlights

• Private Guided Tour
• Accademia Gallery
• Basilica of Santa Croce

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Galleria dell'Accademia

   1h

   Visit the Accademia Gallery with an official licensed guide and explore one of Florence’s most famous museums. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including the world-renowned David, along with other important works from the Renaissance. After the guided tour, continue with a pleasant walking tour through the historic city center. Your guide will lead you through Florence’s charming streets, sharing stories, history, and hidden gems along the way. The tour ends with a visit to the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, where legends like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli are buried. This combination of art, history, and architecture offers a deeper insight into the soul of Florence and its incredible cultural legacy.

2. 2

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   1h

   The Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic architecture and an important symbol of the city. Built in the 13th century, it is famous for housing the tombs of great Italian figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Foscolo, earning the title "Temple of Italian Glories." Its interior, rich with frescoes by Giotto and other artworks, reflects the grandeur and spirituality of its era. The neo-Gothic facade and the large cloister complete this place of extraordinary beauty and historical significance.

Before you go

Location