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Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence

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Overview

Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) church in Florence, also known as the "Temple of the Italian Glories" as it is being the burial place of some famous Italians like Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli and etc.

Explore the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce with the interior, the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade, the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 Chapels. Later in the afternoon embark on a walking tour to view the most famous attractions and squares of the Florence city.

Tour Highlights
• Temple of the Italian Glories ( Tempio dell'Itale Glorie)
• Burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters such as
Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, Rossini and more
• Find frescos by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi
• Walk over the famous Old Bridge
• Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures

What's Included

  • Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Santa Croce
  • Officially Certified Guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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What To Expect

Santa Croce

Start the tour in the main square, where the famous soccer game played in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino takes place every year in June. Your guide will describe in detail all the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce; frescoes (1380) by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore tell the story of "Santa Croce", and beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels show scenes from the life of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist.On your way to the left of the entrance, see the memorial of the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini built as an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty. As you walk through the hallowed walls, learn about the art of Donatello and his crucifix, one of the jewels of the Renaissance, as well as the art of Brunelleschi and the perfect architectural harmony of his Chapel of Fools.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Croce

See the monumental cemetery and damaged paintings and that was destroyed in the tragic flood of 1966 and have been subsequently restored. After visiting the interior, learn about the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade. Finally, the guide will tour you around the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 chapels. The tour takes about an hour, and you will have the opportunity to return to anything you might want to see again after the tour ends.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Repubblica

From the point of the meeting, the guide will give you an insight into the history of this Renaissance city and how this incredible cultural movement of the Renaissance transformed not only Florence but eventually the rest of Europe.The guide will start off with Piazza Della Republica, the main square of Florence that marks the center of the City. After a little talk of history & the changes of Piazza Republica since its origin, you will walk straight to the marvelous piece of art, the Piazza Della Duomo. A showstopper of Filippo Brunelleschi, Giotto, Arnolfo & Francesco Talenti.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

Walk passing the Duomo Square the guide will lead you straight through the old buildings and some of the historical landmarks of Florence to Palazzo Vecchio, where David’s’ sculpture (the original is in the Galleria dell'Accademia) by Michelangelo is placed outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of the Republic's defiance of the tyrannical Medici.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte Vecchio

Afterward, as you walk past the Palazzo Vecchio, the guide will explain to you about the Uffizi Gallery, one of the greatest museums of the world, and then you will reach the most famous old bridge in Florence known as “Ponte Vecchio”.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti

Your next stop is Palazzo Pitti, the enormous palace of Florence's largest architectural monuments of Filippo Brunelleschi and the household of the Pitti Family, later of the Medicis’.The tour takes about two hours, enough time to help you understand the uniqueness and beauty of Florence city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Walking Tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour 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).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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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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).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Santa Croce.
  • Officially Certified Guide.
  • Radio system to hear the guide.
  • Guided city walking tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There 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..

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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Santa Croce
  • Officially Certified Guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Guided city walking tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded
  • Walking Tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please note that the walking tour will only be conducted from the outside of each attraction mentioned in the itinerary
  • The customers choosing the Santa Croce guided tour at 10.30 am or 03.00 pm join the walking tour at 05.00 pm
  • During the Winter Season, the customers will choose the Santa Croce guided tour at 10.30 am and later join the walking tour at 3.00 pm
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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