SANTA CROCE Private Tour in Florence
Enjoy an insightful private tour of Santa Croce with a 5-star guide. Visiting the biggest Franciscan church in the world is an incredible experience but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the secrets hidden within its walls.
Built in the 13th century Santa Croce became a "Temple of Italian Glory” as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei and many other famous Italians are buried there.
- Step on Medieval graves and learn why they have sculls and crossbones engraved;
- Learn the mystery about Dante’s empty grave;
- Hear the story how Michelangelo’s body was stolen from Rome;
- Learn all the details of the intricate story of Galileo Galilei and discover the place where he was secretly buried for 100 years;
- Discover the story behind Stendhal’s syndrome.
Enjoy this unique experience with your tour guide, install a dialogue, ask questions, and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of Santa Croce.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santa Croce, Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
Inside Santa Croce you will:
- Hear the stories about the biggest Franciscan church in the world and enjoy looking at its marvellous masterpieces;
- Step on Medieval graves of Florentine aristocrats and learn why some of them have sculls and crossbones engraved;
- Learn the mystery about Dante’s empty grave;
- Discover where the Statue of Liberty originates from;
- Hear the story how Michelangelo’s body was stolen from Rome;
- Learn all the details of the intricate story of Galileo Galilei and discover the place where he was secretly buried for a hundred years;
- Enjoy looking at Giotto’s frescoes and learn why a few of them got destroyed;
- Admire Donatello’s Annunciation and Brunelleschi’s Pazzi Chapel;
- Discover the real story behind the world famous Stendhal’s syndrome and take dozens of pictures in this marvellous temple of flory.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Tickets to Santa Croce church
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- 1-hour tour with a 5 star guide
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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