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Combo (Save 5%): Florence Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Santa Croce Basilica Complex Tickets

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.

Open today

9:30am - 5:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.1/5(641)

B.c. Van O

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

On the buses, information about the city’s most interesting buildings and history is provided in 13 languages via complimentary earbuds. The buses are of excellent quality and run right on time. The staff is friendly and helpful

Patricia L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

No line - great price unlike much higher price for timed entrance to Duomo only to have wait one hour in line. The church is beautiful. Spent much more time there than in Duomo- much more interesting .

Wolfgang B

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

That was a lovely tour of Florence, with plenty of information about what there is to see along the way. The tour guides on the buses were very friendly and helped out whenever needed.

Sheila H

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

My booking was perfect. I was allowed in early and welcomed without question. I also managed to acquire an audio guide which was not available on line. I loved the visit- very special.

Alexandre K

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Easy access to the Basilica: there aren't many people around at this time of year (early April). A beautiful and impressive monument not to be missed! You can also enjoy spending some time in the vast, typically Italian square that stretches out in front of the Basilica or in one of the bars and restaurants lining it...

Valerie C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Patricia was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was prompt and we got through the line in about 15 minutes, which is really remarkable as it was quite crowded. She was very informative and I learned a lot and really enjoyed our tour.

Hop on and off across 2 routes and 25+ stops in Florence for 24 hours, with an 8-language audio guide included on every bus.

The Blue Line covers Florence's historic centre: Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the artisan streets near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.

The Red Line reaches hill towns like Fiesole, the Museo del Calcio, and quieter residential neighbourhoods along the riverbank — a different side of the city from the same ticket.

Skip the ticket counter at Basilica di Santa Croce and walk straight in. One ticket covers the basilica, all chapels, the cloisters, the crypt, and the Opera Museum — including the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.

The bus stops directly at Santa Croce. No separate transport to arrange, no second ticket to buy at the door.

Tip: If you visit Calcio Museum at stop #6 on Line B, you could learn all about the history of Italy's national football team!

City Sightseeing: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Florence

24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass

Access to 2 routes

Audio guide in 8 languages (Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese)

Free Wi-Fi

Onboard assistance

Free 'Sightseeing' app with interactive map

Santa Croce Basilica Complex

Skip-the-line entry to Santa Croce Basilica

Access to cloisters and the Bardi, Peruzzi and Pazzi Chapels

Access to Medici Chapel, Old Sacristy, tombs, and the Refectory Museum

Live guide at Basilica Santa Croce

Audio guide at Basilica of Santa Croce

Hotel transfers

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Diane S
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
I'm certain this is a nice tour and a good way to get around Florence, but we could not find a readable online map to figure out where the stops to get on were. On street level, minimal signage for the stops esp in the Uzzo area. We walked in circles in Florence, very frustrating. Once we got on, sitting on the lower seats, the views were not great. Could not understand the audio guide
B.c. Van O
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
On the buses, information about the city’s most interesting buildings and history is provided in 13 languages via complimentary earbuds. The buses are of excellent quality and run right on time. The staff is friendly and helpful
Patricia L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
No line - great price unlike much higher price for timed entrance to Duomo only to have wait one hour in line. The church is beautiful. Spent much more time there than in Duomo- much more interesting .
Wolfgang B
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
That was a lovely tour of Florence, with plenty of information about what there is to see along the way. The tour guides on the buses were very friendly and helped out whenever needed.
Sheila H
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
My booking was perfect. I was allowed in early and welcomed without question. I also managed to acquire an audio guide which was not available on line. I loved the visit- very special.

Dive deep into the heart of Florence without breaking the bank with this exclusive combo, encompassing two quintessential Florentine experiences.

Florence Hop On Hop Off: Routes & Schedule

Explore Florence with a 24-hour bus pass from the comfort of an open-deck bus. Enjoy an 8-language audio guide and learn the city's history at your pace. Benefit from free Wi-Fi and on-demand assistance onboard.

Line A:

Immerse yourself in the city's Renaissance spirit. From artisan shops near Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral to the serene Villa Cora, cherish the city's essence.

Schedule

First bus from Santa Maria Novella Train Station: 9:20am.

Last bus: 6:30pm.

Frequency: Every 25 mins.

Popular Stops: Porta Romana, Teatro Verdi.

Line B:

Embark on a journey through Florence's artistic heart. Witness the beauty of San Domenico and capture panoramic shots at Piazzale Michelangelo.

Schedule

First bus from Galileo: 10:15am.

Last bus: 5:15pm.

Frequency: Every 60 mins.

Popular Stops: San Domenico, Piazzale Michelangelo.

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Santa Croce Basilica Complex

Unlock the artistic treasures of Santa Croce Basilica without waiting in long queues. Inside, you'll find masterpieces from different eras, including frescoes by Giotto and the awe-inspiring Crucifix by Cimabue. The Medici Chapel showcases Renaissance art, while the Sala del Pozzo boasts intricate architectural elements. Wander the quiet cloisters or pay homage at the tombs of luminaries like Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.

What to bring

Valid photo ID for entry to Basilica di Santa Croce

What's not allowed

Bulky luggage and large backpacks are not permitted on the hop-on hop-off buses

Bare shoulders and knees are not permitted inside Basilica di Santa Croce — the church is an active place of worship. Lightweight cover-ups are sufficient

Accessibility

Wheelchair users can board hop-on hop-off buses only on buses fitted with a footboard and dedicated wheelchair space. Only one wheelchair is permitted per bus at a time. Wheelchairs must be secured with safety belts and brakes locked while the bus is in motion

At Basilica di Santa Croce, wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility can enter via a ramp on the north side of the basilica at Largo Bargellini. A raised platform at the cloister exit onto Piazza Santa Croce serves as an additional access point. Admission for visitors with disabilities and one accompanying carer is free of charge and does not require advance booking

Note that the chapels in the transept, the Novitiate Corridor, and the Sacristy are on a raised level accessible only via steps and cannot be reached by wheelchair

Additional information

The Red Line of the hop-on hop-off tour operates on weekends only from 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. It runs daily on a limited schedule from 20 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. The Blue Line operates as normal throughout this period

Small and medium-sized pets are welcome on the hop-on hop-off buses, provided they are on a leash, muzzled, or in a carrier

An audio guide is available to rent inside Basilica di Santa Croce in five languages. This is not included in your ticket and is paid separately at the venue.