Private Guided Tour of the Best Churches in Florence
Overview
Experience the best of sacred architecture and art on a guided tour of the churches of Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata. Extended options: skip the line to the Basilica di Santa Croce and of Santa Maria Novella.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program.
2-hour: Florence Cathedral & Santissima Annunziata
Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.
3-hour: Cathedral, Santissima & Santa Croce
Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata and Basilica di Santa Croce.
4-hour: Cathedral, Santissima, Santa Maria & Santa Croce
Join this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Croce.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (4-hour option only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (3- and 4-hour options only)
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (all options)
- Private Walking Tour of the Best Churches in Florence
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
50123 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
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazzale Michelangelo
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica of Santa Croce
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Piazzale Michelangelo
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
- Admission to the Basilica of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella is not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church. Due to crowds, the line to enter can be 1 hour long. Open from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm.
- Santissima Annunziata is open on weekdays and holidays 7.30 - 12.30; 16 - 18.30.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a reserved time slot to enter Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella, so you won't have to queue for tickets on site.
- Headsets will be provided for groups of 5+ people inside Santa Croce.
- 2- and 3-hour tours: We limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get the best experience.
- 4-hour tour: in Santa Maria Novella, 1 guide can lead up to 5 people, so we will arrange an additional guide for larger groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour of the Best Churches in Florence?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CEST). Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-332537P592
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours 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 (CEST).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (4-hour option only).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (3- and 4-hour options only).
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (all options).
- Private Walking Tour of the Best Churches in Florence.
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (in 2 and 3-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Guided Tour of the Best Churches in Florence is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Private Guided Tour of the Best Churches in Florence will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (4-hour option only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (3- and 4-hour options only)
- Free admission to Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (all options)
- Private Walking Tour of the Best Churches in Florence
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (in 2 and 3-hour options)
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
- Admission to the Basilica of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella is not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church. Due to crowds, the line to enter can be 1 hour long. Open from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm.
- Santissima Annunziata is open on weekdays and holidays 7.30 - 12.30; 16 - 18.30.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a reserved time slot to enter Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella, so you won't have to queue for tickets on site.
- Headsets will be provided for groups of 5+ people inside Santa Croce.
- 2- and 3-hour tours: We limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get the best experience.
- 4-hour tour: in Santa Maria Novella, 1 guide can lead up to 5 people, so we will arrange an additional guide for larger groups.
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