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Florence: Santa Croce Basilica Guided Tour
See iconic renaissance frescoes and the tombs of Galileo and Machiavelli with an expert
1 h 30 min
Max 15 Guests
Finding your way alone through Santa Croce Basilica, one of the largest churches in Florence, means missing its famous features. With a provided guide and ticket, this tour leads you straight to the Renaissance artworks and historic memorials that matter most. Learn how art changed over time while visiting the tombs of Italy's most famous scientists and artists. You will visit the Bardi Chapel and stand by the final resting places of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, and Niccolò Machiavelli.
What's included
Santa Croce Basilica entry tickets
Expert English-speaking guide
Access to the Pazzi Chapel
Giotto frescos
Italy’s Hall of Fame
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazza di Santa Croce
Your tour starts in the square right outside the church. After meeting your guide by the Dante statue, you'll learn a bit about the area's history before heading inside the building to start the tour of the interior.
See the tombs of famous Italians
Next, you'll walk through the main part of the church to find the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Your guide explains who these people were and why their monuments are so important to the history of Italy.
Visit the chapels and cloisters
Then, you will go into the side chapels to see the old frescoes painted by Giotto. You’ll also walk out to the cloisters to see the Pazzi Chapel, which is famous for its simple and balanced Renaissance architecture.
Your tour finishes at the museum
Finally, you will see the Cimabue Crucifix in the museum area. The tour ends here, which puts you in a great spot to go check out the local neighborhood nearby.
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Mon, 04 May 2026
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