Private Walking Tour of Santa Croce in Florence

Florence’s monumental Santa Croce is a must-visit for history, art and architecture lovers. On this exclusive private walking tour, you’ll experience the basilica outside of normal public opening hours. Led by an expert guide, discover extraordinary masterpieces by Giotto, Cimabue, Donatello and Vasari, and explore the tombs of Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo and Machiavelli.

Visit the artworks, chapels and tombs of Florence’s Santa Croce complex

Atmospheric and deeply immersive, this rare experience gives you exclusive after-hours access to the Santa Croce complex. Join a professional guide, who brings the basilica’s rich history to life on a walking tour of its artworks and cloisters.

It’s a rare opportunity to view masterpieces by Giotto, Cimabue, Donatello, Vasari and many other great masters, still preserved in their original setting. The walking tour continues through the chapels, frescoed walls and serene cloisters, before reaching the tombs of iconic historical figures such as Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo and Machiavelli.

A private guided tour of Florence’s Santa Croce complex, with access to the Basilica and adjoining areas, including the Sacristy, Medici Chapel and Novitiate area. The tour continues through the cloisters, Refectory and Pazzi Chapel, with the opportunity to admire celebrated artworks and the tombs of Florence’s most renowned historical figures.

Experience details:

• Min 2 persons - Max 10 persons
• 8:30–9:45 am or 7:00–8:10 pm
• 70 minutes
• Available all year round (January - December)
• Monday to Saturday
• Languages: English, Italian
• Child-friendly
• Advance booking of at least 14 days recommended
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours