Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence
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Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence is a 2.5-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $42 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 56 / 100
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- Duration
- 2.5 hours
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- $42 per person
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 a
What you get
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Santa Croce
- Guided city walking tour
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Officially Certified Guide
About this experience
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
Included
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Santa Croce
- Guided city walking tour
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Officially Certified Guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance tickets to the attractions of the walking tour
What you'll see and do
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.
60 minutes here
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.
15 minutes here
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.
15 minutes here
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.
15 minutes here
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”.
15 minutes here
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.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Florence
Walking Tour Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 17.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze (Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI)
Meeting point
Florence
Santa Croce Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 10.30 and 15.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please refer to your selected starting time of the tour at the time of purchase and be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Walking Tour Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 17.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please be present in front of the Hard Rock Cafe Firenze (Via dei Brunelleschi, Piazza della Repubblica, 1, 50123 Firenze FI)
Ends at
Santa Croce Meeting Point - The tour will operate at 10.30 and 15.00 as mentioned on the vouchers. Please refer to your selected starting time of the tour at the time of purchase and be present next to the Statue of Dante Alighieri (Piazza della Santa Croce, 1 Firenze).
Options you can book
English Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Santa Croce: The Santa Croce tour operates at 10:30 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
French Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Santa Croce: The Santa Croce tour operates at 10:30 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Italian Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Santa Croce: The Santa Croce tour operates at 10:30 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Spanish Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Santa Croce: The Santa Croce tour operates at 10:30 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Winter Schedule in Italian
Tour Description: The Santa Croce Guided tour operates at 10:30 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in English
Tour Description: The Santa Croce Guided tour operates at 10:30 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in Spanish
Tour Description: The Santa Croce Guided tour operates at 10:30 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in French
Tour Description: The Santa Croce Guided tour operates at 10:30 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
Winter Schedule in German
Tour Description: The Santa Croce Guided tour operates at 10:30 am, followed by the Walking Tour at 3.00 pm.
German Guided Tour
Walking Tour Information: The Florence city walking tour will start at 17.00pm. Please refer to the voucher for meeting point information. Combined Walking & Santa Croce: The Santa Croce tour operates at 10:30 or 15:00 and later followed by the Walking Tour at 17.00pm.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Star Florence
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $42 to $58
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
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Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.
How much does Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence cost?
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Prices start at $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.
Is Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Florence?
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On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Florence?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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