Italy · Religious & Spiritual

2-Hour Basilica di Santa Croce Tour in Florence with Giotto Frescoes

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza di Santa Croce Easy pace

Basilica of Santa Croce In Florence, Italy

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, a finest example of Gothic architecture in Florence
02 Discover the Church of the Italian Glories, dedicated to artistic, civil, and patriotic virtues
03 See the tombs and memorials of great Italians such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Dante, and Machiavelli
04 Admire Giotto's 14th-century frescoes in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels
05 Explore the restored Main Chapel, also known as the Alberti Chapel, with frescoes by Agnolo Gaddi
06 Visit the Santa Croce complex, including the Sacristy, cloister, Pazzi Chapel, and Refectory

Marvel at the artistic brilliance of the Church of Santa Croce in Florence on this 2-hour guided visit. Discover the final resting place of great figures such as Michelangelo, Rossini, Machiavelli, and the Pisan-born Galileo Galilei, while exploring one of the city's most remarkable religious landmarks. This marvellous basilica offers a rich introduction to Florence's artistic, spiritual, and cultural heritage.

Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, the finest example of Gothic architecture in Florence.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Florence

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guided Tour of the Basilica and Complex of Santa Croce

Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, the finest example of Gothic architecture in Florence.
Trace the Church of the Italian Glories, an eternal homage to the memory of artistic, civil, and patriotic virtues. Renowned throughout the world for Giotto's 14th-century frescoes in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels, the church celebrates the great Italians of the past, including St. Francis, Dante, Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and many other famous personalities in the history of Italy.
Explore the recently restored Main Chapel, also known as the Alberti Chapel, and admire its frescoes by Agnolo Gaddi.
End the tour by exploring the Complex of Santa Croce, including the Sacristy, the cloister, the Pazzi Chapel, and the Refectory.

The route