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1 hour
Daily Tour
15 people
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Start the tour in the main square, where the famous soccer game played in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino, takes place here every year in June. Your guide will describe in detail of 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.
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.
Last update: 03/01/2023
Tour Code: SHWT-IT-0114 |
Shorts or sleeveless tops are strictly forbidden. Knees and shoulders must be completely covered for both men and women. If you are refused entry due to inappropriate clothing, your tour will not be rescheduled or refunded
This tour operates in all weather conditions
Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Sleeveless shirts
You can cancel your Tour order within 48 hours before the start of the tour activity for a full refund.
If you cancel your order less than 48 hours before the start date of the Tour Experience, the amount you paid will not be reimbursed.
Any request for changes made less than 48 hours before the start of the Tour experience will not be accepted.
The time base is considered the one of the Tour experience local time.
What is the security of face masks and attendee health during Florence Santa Croce Church Tour In Florence?
Reply: The staff will make temperature check for travelers upon arrival.
What about sanitization during the Florence Santa Croce Church Tour In Florence?
Reply: Both the tour staff and travelers are supplied with hand sanitizer gel; the same sanitization applies to the equipment used during the tour experience.
What about social distancing during the Florence Santa Croce Church Tour In Florence?
Reply: The tour experience applies for Social distancing with respect to what it’s indicated by the Ministry of Health.
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