Santa Croce tours, things to do and tickets

There is no better way to see Florence than on this hop-on and hop-off double-decker bus. Stops along the tour route include the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo and much, much more! Hop-on and off as many times as you like for a full day of sightseeing!

Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city.

Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.

Fun, informative and tasty 2.5 hour street food and sightseeing tour through the center of Florence led by a professional local guide. You will sample delicious street food such as fresh pasta, gelato, truffles, home-made biscuits and much more.

You will visit the local food market and walk by many famous sites and monuments such as the Cathedral, Giotto's bell Tower the Basilica di Santa Croce and many more, all explained by your local guide.

This walking tour is perfect for an introduction to the food, art and culture of the city. Small group size ensures interaction with the guide that will give you precious suggestions for your stay.

This 2 hour walking city tour will take you to the highlights of the city of Florence led by a local expert guide. 

This tour is a great introduction to the city and you will see Santa Croce Church, the Bargello Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery's courtyard, the church of San Lorenzo (all from the outside) . The guide will give you also precious suggestions on how to spend your holiday in Florence and where to eat.

Watch the panorama over the beautiful city of Florence on this 2-hour Electric Scooter Tour. Led by a local professional guide, you’ll coast past the architectural gems of the Renaissance. Cruise along the river, see the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the magnificent Santa Croce and some of the hidden gems of the Oltrarno.

- A local guide will bring the history of the city to life
- Cruise past the crowds without breaking a sweat
- Magical photo opportunities from the Michelangelo square

Enjoy a 2.5 hour engaging walking tour for families and kids through the streets and squares of Florence with an expert guide who will show you the wonders of the Renaissance and the highlights of the city. 

Your local guide is specialized in working with children and will keep their attention and curiosity by using i-pad, games, flashcards, other media tools and tricks that all of you will love.

You will visit Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, the Porcellino, San Lorenzo Market, the Duomo square, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica and other fascinating sites.

Enjoy a small group tour (maximum of 15 people) of the Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Glories of Italy. As a mausoleum for important personalities, it houses the tombs of the painter and sculptor Michelangelo, the author Dante, and the scientist Galileo.

The detailed guided visit of a stunning Gothic Basilica and its wonderful Cloisters, followed by the discovery of an historical Leather Workshop where to admire skilled craftsmen keep alive centennial working techniques.

The invaluable artistic treasures and beautiful Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture of the spectacular churches of Santa Maria Novella, San Lorenzo and Santa Croce and the charm of the ancient cloisters, evocative oases of peace and greenery in the heart of the city.

A licensed expert guide will lead you on a fascinating private guided walking tour through the streets and piazzas of Florence.
Discover the best that Florence has to offer during this comprehensive private tour of the city’s main attractions. Enjoy skip-the-line admission and guided tours of the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell’Accademia. Visit top sights such as the Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery, and Ponte Vecchio and listen to engaging commentary from your guide throughout the day.

On our Holy Church of Rome tour, your personal chauffeur & expert theologian will escort you in a premium luxury vehicle to 3 out of the 4 Papal Basilicas, as well as the Basilica of Santa Croce. These four churches are on the “must see” list if you’re visiting Rome! The Basilica of Mary Major, also known as Our Lady of Snows, is home to the crib of the baby Jesus, is the largest Church to Mary in Rome. Afterwards you will get to see St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome which has the seat of the bishop of Rome, and St. Paul’s outside the Walls. In the Basilica of the Holy Cross, you will see many relics of the Passion of Christ, including pieces of the crown of thorns and the actual cross of Jesus. It is a truly holy and reverent experience with one of our top theologians to accompany you on this tour!

We will arrive in the heart of Florence by fast train from Rome and contiune into the splendid Uffizi Gallery with no line. This is one of the most important art collections in the world. Masterpieces from Giotto, Cimabue, Botticelli will amaze you.

After the visit you’ll be embraced by Piazza Santa Croce, one of the most beautiful squares in town with a splendid Cathedral as a background. The third and last cathedral of Florence, it was dedicated to the Virgin of the Flower, in 1412, a clear allusion to the lily, the symbol of the city. Its Dome is an absolute masterpiece of art that enchants the world since its creation: it is the symbol of the Renaissance and of humanism in general.

You enjoy the services of your own private driver for this full-day tour that takes you directly from your hotel for a self-guided tour of Pisa and a guided tour of Florence.  There, you will meet your guide and receive a tour of the city's major attractions such as Santa Croce Church, the Bargello Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery's courtyard and the church of San Lorenzo and much more!

Then, continue your tour to Pisa for a self-guided visit.  Return to Rome in the evening with wonderful memories and pictures.