Florence: 1.5-hour Santa Croce guided experience
Overview
Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture in the world.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in history places in the city of Florence.
During the experience, you will hear about the history of the main Franciscan church in Florence: stories about its foundation in the 13th century, as well as stories about its masterpieces and its tombs hosted in the church.
Inside the church, your tour guide will show you the magnificent architectural features of the Gothic style, and you’ll admire Giotto’s frescoes, Bardi Chapel, Medici Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, and all the other masterpieces made by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important painters.
Don’t forget that Santa Croce Church is the “hall of fame” of Italian culture. Here, in this church, would rest some of the biggest Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. You will admire their tombs which are truly masterpieces.
What's Included
- Fast entrance tickets
- Small groups
- Certified Tour Guide;
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Extras
Meeting Location
Piazza di Santa Croce
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture in the world.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in history places in the city of Florence.
During the experience, you will hear about the history of the main Franciscan church in Florence: stories about its foundation in the 13th century, as well as stories about its masterpieces and its tombs hosted in the church.
Inside the church, your tour guide will show you the magnificent architectural features of the Gothic style, and you’ll admire Giotto’s frescoes, Bardi Chapel, Medici Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, and all the other masterpieces made by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important painters.
Don’t forget that Santa Croce Church is the “hall of fame” of Italian culture. Here, in this church, would rest some of the biggest Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. You will admire their tombs which are truly masterpieces.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Fast entrance tickets.
- Small groups.
- Certified Tour Guide;.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off.
- Extras.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence: 1.5-hour Santa Croce guided experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence: 1.5-hour Santa Croce guided experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fast entrance tickets
- Small groups
- Certified Tour Guide;
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Extras
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
