Florence: Santa Croce Church Private Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Florence, Italy
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Santa Croce Church is one of the must if you want to know all about Florence. The Church was consacrated in 1443 but the façade of the church remained unfinished for more than three centuries, showing its bare Florentine limestone surface, the structure apt to sustain the architectural and sculptural elements. When in the nineteenth century Santa Croce became the Pantheon of the Italians it was necessary to complete the works and in 1857 the first stone of the façade was put into place at the presence of Pope Pius IX.

After the guided tour, you will enjoy one of the best Homemade Ice Cream in Florence

Options

SANTA CROCE PRIVATE GERMAN

Duration: 2 hours

SANTA CROCE PRIVATE ENGLISH

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

SANTA CROCE PRIVATE ITALIAN

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

SANTA CROCE PRIVATE FRENCH
SANTA CROCE PRIVATE SPANISH

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • 2 hour Guided Tour
  • Homemade Florentine Ice Cream
  • Earphones for the Santa Croce ( Holy Cross ) Church
  • Pick up from your hotel if centrally located
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Drop-off at your hotel

What to expect

  1. Santa Croce
    2h
    The Church of Santa Croce is one of Florence’s most significant and beloved landmarks, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a sanctuary of Italian heritage. Known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories,” it holds the tombs of some of the country’s greatest figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini. Its elegant façade, clad in white, green, and pink marble, opens into a vast interior filled with light, frescoes by Giotto, and centuries of spiritual and artistic history. Santa Croce has long been a gathering place for thinkers, artists, and revolutionaries, reflecting both the grandeur and the soul of Florence.
  2. Piazza di Santa Croce
    Pass by
    Piazza Santa Croce is one of Florence’s most iconic and open squares, known for its wide, airy layout and strong sense of local identity. It spreads out in front of the majestic Basilica of Santa Croce, creating a dramatic stage where history, art, and daily life converge. Surrounded by elegant Renaissance palazzi and lively cafés, the piazza has long been a center of public gatherings, festivals, and cultural events. It’s especially famous for hosting the historic Calcio Storico, a traditional and intense Florentine sport played every June. Whether bathed in sunlight or lit up at night, Piazza Santa Croce captures the soul of the city—grand, vibrant, and full of stories.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait for your guide at the Statue of Dante

End point

Please wait for your guide at the Statue of Dante

Pickup details

Pick-up from your hotel if centrally located
Pick-up will be on foot

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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