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Florence: Entrance Ticket to Santa Croce Basilica Complex

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Florence: Entrance Ticket to Santa Croce Basilica Complex
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4.7  / 52806 reviews

Visit the monumental complex of Santa Croce Basilica Complex with a skip-the-line entrance ticket. Discover the masters of Italian art within its walls, where art, tradition, and spirituality merge.

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Valid 1 day
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Skip the line through express security check
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the masters of Italian art dating back to the 14th century
  • Admire the artworks of Cimabue, Giotto, Brunelleschi, and more
  • Be inspired by the tombs of Dante, Michelangelo, Galileo, and others
  • Visit the magnificent cloisters, the Pazzi Chapel and the ancient Cenacle
  • Get skip-the-line tickets to the ancient complex of Santa Croce

Full description

Get skip-the-line tickets to the monumental ancient complex of Santa Croce, founded by the Franciscans in the early 13th century and perfectly preserved to this day. Admire famous works of art and be inspired by this unique complex, where art, tradition, and spirituality are all intertwined. Marvel at the masterpieces of inestimable value that, over the centuries, have made Santa Croce a unique place and an unmissable destination from the time of the 'Grand Tour' up until today. Discover works by Cimabue, Giotto, Brunelleschi, Donatello Bronzino, Vasari, and Canova. Be inspired by the monumental tombs the greatest historical figures in Italy including Dante, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Galileo, Alfieri, Rossini, and Foscolo. Enter the Pazzi Chapel, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, one of the most famous architects of the Renaissance period. Walk through the ancient cenacle and experience the atmosphere of the Franciscan convent whilst crossing through the cloisters.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to Santa Croce Basilica Complex
  • Map of the complex (subject to availability)
  • Tour guide

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Meeting point

Go to the visitor entrance for ticket or voucher holders on the left side of Santa Croce Basilica, past the statue of Dante. Enter and show your voucher to a member of staff.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Smoking
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Flash photography
  • Tripods
  • Making noise

Know before you go

  • Plaese be aware this is a only entrance ticket there is no guided tour provided!
  • The Bardi chapel will be closed to allow the assembly of the restoration site until further notice.
  • Many parts of the Santa Croce complex are open to visitors with disabilities, while only a few areas have limited access.
  • The nave and aisles of the basilica are easy to move about in, but the chapels in the transept are on a raised level accessed via a few steps which cannot be negotiated with a wheelchair
  • Visitors with special needs can access the basilica and the cloister via a ramp and a raised platform in Largo Bargellini
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM (no admission after 5:00 PM). Sundays and religious holidays: 12:30 PM - 5:45 PM (no admission after 5:00 PM). Holiday closures: January 1, Easter, June 13, October 4, and December 25-26

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesNovember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Although we went during November and the crowds were minimal, it was worth it to buy tickets in advance for easy access. Beautiful church with tombs.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJuly 8, 2022  – Verified booking
This is a simple entrance ticket— no guide but you’re able to skip the line which is nice. The monuments and burial sites of key Italian cultural figures were really cool to see. I most enjoyed learning more about the restoration efforts after the flood of 1966 that ruined several works inside the Basilica. There were several markers that gave more context on the art, so I don’t think you need to have a tour unless you really want to get into the details. I did Google a few of the memorials inside to make sure I knew what I was looking at. One note— they weren’t really enforcing the dress code. We saw men and women with shorts on inside, which is a bit annoying when you actually wear long pants in the heat and then see others aren't doing it.
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Toby – PortugalNovember 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Nothing at all. She was great and very knowledgeable. She kept that up for 3 hours of constant information about each place we visited. Such a cool tour
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Product ID: 407078

Activity provider:Opera Santa Croce Onlus

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