Santa Croce and Guided Walking Tour in Florence

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   1 hour•Admission free

2. 2

   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•Admission free

3. 3

   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•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   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•Admission free•See on map

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   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•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Pitti Palace

   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•Admission not included•See on map

Meeting point

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)

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• The tickets will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point before the start of the tour. Please refer to the correct meeting point which will be displayed during the reservation stage. Meeting point 01- Please be present next to the Dante Alighieri Monument, Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Meeting point 02- Hard Rock Cafe, Via dei Brunelleschi, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy - The customers choosing the Santa Croce guided tour at 10.30 am or 3.00 pm, joins the city walking tour at 5.00 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.

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book