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Experience the best of sacred architecture and art on a guided tour of the churches of Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata. Extended options: skip the line to the Basilica di Santa Croce and of Santa Maria Novella.
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2-hour: Florence Cathedral & Santissima Annunziata
Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata.
3-hour: Cathedral, Santissima & Santa Croce
Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata and Basilica di Santa Croce.
4-hour: Cathedral, Santissima, Santa Maria & Santa Croce
Join this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Croce.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata. Your walking tour will begin in front of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and head towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As you explore the streets, your guide will tell you the history of religion in Florence, introducing you to the historical figures who contributed to the construction of the city's many churches, such as Michelangelo and Michelozzo.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The highlight of this tour will be a visit to Florence’s principal church, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Cathedral, the iconic symbol of the city, is known as one of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world, so it is a must-see!
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Another highlight will be a visit inside the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, a 1200s church located on the iconic plaza with porticoes by Renaissance architects. It’s a hidden gem rich in Renaissance art and landmark Mannerist frescoes.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Basilica of Santa Croce
Church tour to enrich your experience with a visit inside the Basilica di Santa Croce. Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time, as you don't want to wait in line at the ticket office.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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This landmark Neo-Gothic Franciscan church is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories as it contains tombs of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli. It’s also home to great artistic heritage, such as the stunning altarpieces and Giotto frescoes.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
- Admission to the Basilica of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella is not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church. Due to crowds, the line to enter can be 1 hour long. Open from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm.
- Santissima Annunziata is open on weekdays and holidays 7.30 - 12.30; 16 - 18.30.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have a reserved time slot to enter Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella, so you won't have to queue for tickets on site.
- Headsets will be provided for groups of 5+ people inside Santa Croce.
- 2- and 3-hour tours: We limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get the best experience.
- 4-hour tour: in Santa Maria Novella, 1 guide can lead up to 5 people, so we will arrange an additional guide for larger groups.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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