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.

Highlights
  • See Florence’s most beautiful churches with a 5-Star Expert Guide
  • Visit the magnificent Florence Cathedral and the Basilica of Santissima Annunziata
  • Explore the city’s history, religious heritage, architecture and sacred art
  • Discover the secrets of Santa Croce with skip-the-line tickets (3- and 4-hour option only)
  • Admire Gothic frescoes in Santa Maria Novella with skip-the-line tickets (4-hour option only)

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  • 2 - 4 Hours
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Churches are undoubtedly some of the most important and beautiful buildings in Florence, so on this exclusive tour we want to show you the best examples of sacred architecture in this world heritage city. Discover the rich history and heritage of churches, basilica and churches of Florence with a 5-Star Expert Guide!

Book a 2-hour church tour to visit Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata. Your walking tour will begin in front of the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and head towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. As you explore the streets, your guide will tell you the history of religion in Florence, introducing you to the historical figures who contributed to the construction of the city’s many churches, such as Michelangelo and Michelozzo.

The highlight of this tour will be a visit to Florence’s principal church, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Cathedral, the iconic symbol of the city, is known as one of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world, so it is a must-see! Another highlight will be a visit inside the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, a 1200s church located on the iconic plaza with porticoes by Renaissance architects. It’s a hidden gem rich in Renaissance art and landmark Mannerist frescoes.

Book a 3-hour church tour to enrich your experience with a visit inside the Basilica di Santa Croce. Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time, as you don’t want to wait in line at the ticket office. This landmark Neo-Gothic Franciscan church is known as the Temple of the Italian Glories as it contains tombs of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli. It’s also home to great artistic heritage, such as the stunning altarpieces and Giotto frescoes.

Book a 4-hour church tour to visit Florence Cathedral, Basilica of Santissima Annunziata, Basilica di Santa Croce, and the Church of Santa Maria Novella. This extended option includes skip-the-line tickets to Santa Maria Novella, so you can jump the queue and discover a multiplicity of art treasures and funerary monuments hidden inside. Admire frescoes by masters of Gothic and early Renaissance and learn about the history of the first great basilica in Florence.

Includes
  • Private Walking Tour of the Best Churches in Florence (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Free admission to Florence Cathedral and the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (all options)
  • 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)
  • 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)

Important information

Meeting point

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.

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What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Basilica of Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella are not included in the 2-hour tour.
  • Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Florence.
  • Free entry to Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church, excluding the dome, baptistry, bell tower, museum and ancient basilica. The Cathedral can be visited every day between 10AM and 5PM. During the peak season, the line to enter may be 1 hour long so due to time constraints, this attraction may be removed from the itinerary at the guide’s discretion.
  • The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata is open for visitors on weekdays and holidays from 7.30 to 12.30; 16 – 18.30.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica di Santa Croce grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 4 people inside Santa Croce.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Santa Maria Novella provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for the tickets to be checked and security checks.
  • Admission includes the Basilica with the frescoed chapels, Sacristy and Avelli cemetery; and the Museum, including the Cloister of the Dead , Green Cloister, Cappellone degli Spagnoli, Cappella degli Ubriachi and Refectory.
  • 2- and 3-hour tours: For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
  • 4-hour tour: Due to rules inside Santa Maria Novella, the size of the group will be limited to 5 people per 1 guide.