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Basilica of Santa Croce

Experience the majesty of Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce. Marvel at its Gothic architecture and the tombs of legends like Michelangelo and Galileo. Breeze pass queues with skip-the-line tickets or opt for an audio guided tour for an engaging visit.

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Basilica of Santa Croce
Santa Croce Basilica altar with stained glass windows and ornate architecture in Florence, Italy.
Pazzi Chapel courtyard with arched colonnades and central dome in Florence, Italy.
Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with statue and visitors in Florence, Italy.
Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with arches and central garden in Florence.
Aerial view of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence, Italy, surrounded by cityscape and greenery.
Santa Croce Basilica facade in Florence, Italy, with tourists in the foreground.
Painting of The Last Supper at Santa Croce Basilica, Florence, depicting Jesus and disciples.
Fresco inside Santa Croce Basilica depicting a biblical scene with historical architecture.
Candles and artwork inside Santa Croce Basilica, Florence.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Save the time spent in long ticketing queues and gain fast track entry to Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Admire (as long as you wish) and enjoy historic artworks such as Cimabue’s Crucifix and Gaddi’s Last Supper, representing eventful landmarks in Florence’s history.
  • For a more immersive experience of the complex, upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour available in 5 languages.

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  • Save the time spent in long ticketing queues and gain fast track entry to Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Admire (as long as you wish) and enjoy historic artworks such as Cimabue’s Crucifix and Gaddi’s Last Supper, representing eventful landmarks in Florence’s history.
  • For a more immersive experience of the complex, upgrade your ticket to include an audio tour available in 5 languages.
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€11
Santa Croce Basilica facade in Florence, Italy, with tourists exploring the square.
Santa Croce Basilica entrance and Dante statue in Florence, Italy.
Santa Croce interior with stained glass and frescoes, Florence guided tour.
Santa Croce frescoes depicting biblical scenes, Florence guided tour.
Santa Croce monument in Florence featuring statues and inscriptions.
Santa Croce chapel altar with frescoes and stained glass in Florence.
Tombstones inside Santa Croce, Florence, featuring detailed carvings and inscriptions.
Santa Croce sculptures in Florence, featuring detailed marble figures on a tomb.
Santa Croce interior with Gioachino Rossini's tomb, Florence guided tour.
Santa Croce courtyard in Florence with bell tower and arches.
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1 hr 30 min
  • Have an immersive yet quick experience of the western art and architecture, from witnessing the sculptures by Donatella to paying homage to renowned figures such as Galileo and Machiavelli - with this all in one ticket!
  • Watch the guide bring to life some of the hidden treasures and secrets of Santa Basilica Croce - including sharing insights into its history and monumental designs.
  • Avail the chance to choose between an Italian or an English speaking guide based on your preference.

More details

  • Have an immersive yet quick experience of the western art and architecture, from witnessing the sculptures by Donatella to paying homage to renowned figures such as Galileo and Machiavelli - with this all in one ticket!
  • Watch the guide bring to life some of the hidden treasures and secrets of Santa Basilica Croce - including sharing insights into its history and monumental designs.
  • Avail the chance to choose between an Italian or an English speaking guide based on your preference.
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€39.90
Uffizi Gallery sculptures and Santa Croce Basilica in Florence, Italy.
Visitors walking through the arcade of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
Visitors walking through the statue-lined hallway of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Aerial view of Santa Croce Basilica in Florence, Italy, surrounded by cityscape and greenery.
Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with statue and visitors in Florence, Italy.
Art exhibits in a decorated room at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Tourists viewing Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" at Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Tourists viewing Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy.
Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with arches and central garden in Florence.
Santa Croce Basilica altar with stained glass windows and ornate architecture in Florence, Italy.
Candles and artwork inside Santa Croce Basilica, Florence.
Flexible duration
  • Located within just 500m of each other, enjoy two of Florence’s beloved landmarks, the Uffizi Gallery and the Basilica of Santa Croce, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Basilica complex.

  • Immerse yourself in the artworks of the Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Botticelli — time no bar — at the Uffizi Gallery.

  • Worth the worship: tour the expansive complex of Santa Basilica Complex and gaze out through the cloister windows. Visit the Medici Chapel, see the Last Supper Painting and wrap up your visit at the Pazzi Chapel.

  • Evidence of life in the gallery, and of afterlife at the Basilica: Catch the best works of Michelangelo at Uffizi and see his interred remains at Santa Croce.

More details

  • Located within just 500m of each other, enjoy two of Florence’s beloved landmarks, the Uffizi Gallery and the Basilica of Santa Croce, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Basilica complex.

  • Immerse yourself in the artworks of the Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Botticelli — time no bar — at the Uffizi Gallery.

  • Worth the worship: tour the expansive complex of Santa Basilica Complex and gaze out through the cloister windows. Visit the Medici Chapel, see the Last Supper Painting and wrap up your visit at the Pazzi Chapel.

  • Evidence of life in the gallery, and of afterlife at the Basilica: Catch the best works of Michelangelo at Uffizi and see his interred remains at Santa Croce.

from €40.90
€37.63

8% off

Open-top sightseeing bus in Florence and Basilica of Santa Croce.
Tourists on an open-top sightseeing bus in Florence, Italy, taking photos.
Santa Croce Basilica in Florence on Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
Cloisters of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with statue and visitors in Florence, Italy.
Women walking by a CitySightseeing bus in Florence, Italy.
Pazzi Chapel courtyard with arched colonnades and central dome in Florence, Italy.
Santa Croce Basilica altar with stained glass windows and ornate architecture in Florence, Italy.
Fresco inside Santa Croce Basilica depicting a biblical scene with historical architecture.
Candles and artwork inside Santa Croce Basilica, Florence.
Open-top tour bus near Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence alley.
Tourists on Florence sightseeing bus holding city map.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Embark on a flexible 24-hour sightseeing journey through Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, hopping on and off across 2 routes with 20+ stops.

  • Revel in city views atop a double-decker, leveraging amenities like the multilingual audio guide, onboard assistance, and free Wi-Fi, with stops including the park of Villa Cora and Teatro Verdi.

  • Get skip-the-line access to Santa Croce Basilica, the world’s largest Franciscan church, housing artistic treasures from Late Middle Ages maestros.

  • Wander through the Pazzi Chapel, the Medici Chapel, and marvel at the Old Sacristy and Sala del Pozzo.

  • Did you know? The Basilica di Santa Croce is often termed the Temple of Italian Glories as it's the final resting place for notable figures such as Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.

More details

  • Embark on a flexible 24-hour sightseeing journey through Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, hopping on and off across 2 routes with 20+ stops.

  • Revel in city views atop a double-decker, leveraging amenities like the multilingual audio guide, onboard assistance, and free Wi-Fi, with stops including the park of Villa Cora and Teatro Verdi.

  • Get skip-the-line access to Santa Croce Basilica, the world’s largest Franciscan church, housing artistic treasures from Late Middle Ages maestros.

  • Wander through the Pazzi Chapel, the Medici Chapel, and marvel at the Old Sacristy and Sala del Pozzo.

  • Did you know? The Basilica di Santa Croce is often termed the Temple of Italian Glories as it's the final resting place for notable figures such as Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.

from €40
€36.62

8% off

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