Florence Santa Croce Church tour
Start the tour in the main square, where the famous soccer game played in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino, takes place here every year in June. Your guide will describe in detail of 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.
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.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Temple of the Italian Glories
- Discover the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians
- Find frescos by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi
- Admire the works by Donatello and the monument to Dante Alighieri
Important to know
- 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to runPlease 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.
- 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.
- A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Entrance tickets
- Official guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
What’s not included
- Transport to and from the attractions
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
StarFlorence
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