Santa Croce Basilica Small Group Tour: Explore the Temple of Glories of Italy

Join a cozy group trip (capped at 15 individuals) to the Basilica of Santa Croce, also recognized as Italy’s Temple of the Glories. Serving as a final resting place for renowned figures, it is home to the tombs of the artisan Michelangelo, the writer Dante and the researcher Galileo.

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica of Santa Croce - Santa Croce Church is one of the most beautiful places in Florence.
  • Piazza Santa Croce - Enjoy one of the most beautiful square of Florence.

Piazza Santa Croce is on the heart of the city center

  • Keys of Italy - Our Agency is located in Via del Trebbio 8/R, two minutes walking from the Duomo.
What's Included
  • Earphones provided for larger groups
  • Includes entrance ticket
  • Tour led by an official local guide
  • Offer a monolingual guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tips (tips in Italy are optional but welcomed if you liked the service)
Additional Information
  • Please note that visitors are asked to behave and dress appropriately and observe silence in the Church
Location
Temple of the Italian Glories
Piazza di Santa Croce
Please, meet your guide in Santa Croce Square, in front of the facade, under the Dante's Statue. Meeting time: 2.45 pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brian_m
Sep 26, 2023
Excellent - Delightful guide. Knowledgeable. Kind. Answered all question. Gave in-depth information of everything we saw. Explained why these items are important.
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Stephen_s
Aug 28, 2022
Definitely worth a visit - Our guide Pam was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and friendly, which made for an excellent tour.
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608francesz
Jun 14, 2021
Tour of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence - Our guide Riccardo was personable, very knowledgable, and kept the perfect pace for us. He’s the man to ask for if you take this tour- there is SO much history to this church we highly recommend having a guide. Plus his overview of the history of Florence before entering the church was enlightening. He knew a lot of great “side stories” besides the historic timeline and biographic info. Couldn’t’ve been better!
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Paul
Aug 4, 2019
The hidden gem of Florence - Our guide Valentina S was out of this world. Would highly recommend to other travellers, looking to discover more of the history of Florence.
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Scenic30523901198
Jan 11, 2019
Santa Croce Tour - Santa Croce is a dream, but my guide never arrived that day so which reason I don´t intend to book such tours ever again !!
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Mark_m
Oct 24, 2016
Exemplary tour! Knowledgeable and... - <p>Exemplary tour! Knowledgeable and pleasant guide, wonderful architecture and historic notes.</p>
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Ellen_l
Sep 24, 2016
We were the only couple on our... - <p>We were the only couple on our private tour with Anthony as our guide. We had Anthony as our guide the day before at the Uffizi Gallery. The tour was fascinating. The Basilica was beautiful inside and out. So much history.</p>
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Michael_h
May 30, 2016
Had a great guide and were lucky... - <p>Had a great guide and were lucky enough to be the only 2 that had signed up for the tour that day. The Basilica was full of monuments to the famous Italians buried in the basement. Well worth the time.</p>
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