Itinerary
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Stop At: Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala, Via Cesare Battisti, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
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!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala, Via Cesare Battisti, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce 16, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
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Hotel Santa Maria Novella, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
2 to 4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
