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Overview
Experience the best of sacred architecture and art on a guided tour of the churches of Florence. Visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata. Extended options: skip the line to the Basilica di Santa Croce and of Santa Maria Novella. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program. 2-hour: Florence Cathedral & Santissima Annunziata Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata. 3-hour: Cathedral, Santissima & Santa Croce Book this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata and Basilica di Santa Croce. 4-hour: Cathedral, Santissima, Santa Maria & Santa Croce Join this tour to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Croce.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Language Offered
German-GUIDE
Russian-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Italian-GUIDE
French-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Hotel Santa Maria Novella
2. Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
3. Piazzale Michelangelo
4. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
5. Basilica della Santissima Annunziata - Chiesa di Santa Maria della Scala
6. Basilica of Santa Croce
7. Piazzale Michelangelo
Inclusion
(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (3- and 4-hour options only)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (4-hour option only)
Free admission to Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (all options)
Private Walking Tour of the Best Churches in Florence
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Exclusion
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Croce (in 2-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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