About this experience
Discover the true Florentine Hall of Fame – the Basilica of Santa Croce, a place steeped in art, magic, Renaissance, and history – with a certified guide.
Highlights
- Explore the Basilica of Santa Croce with a professional guide
- Learn about the church's impressive history and religious prominence
- See the burial site of historical figures including Galileo Galilei
- Admire the church's selection of beautifully detailed frescoes
What's included
- Fast track entry tickets
- Certified tour guide
- Headphones to hear guide (if more than 7 participants)
- Small group tour
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Enjoy fast-track entry to the Basilica of Santa Croce, one of Florence’s most popular landmarks.
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.