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One of the most striking and important churches in Florence, Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) is a classic example of Tuscan Gothic architecture. It’s also home to myriad works by Giotto, Gaddi, della Robbia, and Donatello, plus the tombs of numerous luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, Ghiberti, and Machiavelli.
Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence, 50122
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Florence Electric Bike Tour with Farm and Delicious Gelato
Saddle up and see Florence and Fiesole on an electric bike tour. Led by a local guide, head first to the hilltop town of Fiesole to admire panoramic views of Tuscany. Then cycle through Florence to pass top sites like Piazzale Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the iconic Duomo, as your guide provides commentary along the way. Take a break at a Florentine wine bar to sample some snacks and local Chianti blend. The electric bike motor will start as soon as you pedal so you can enjoy a leisurely trip.
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$90.10
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$90.10
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Discover Italian art, history and culture on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Florence. Select a 1-, 2- or 3-day pass and travel around the city’s top attractions, hopping on and off as you like. See the panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo, the burial spot of Galileo and Machiavelli at Santa Croce church and more. Your pass includes unlimited rides for the duration selected and 360-degree views from the open air of the upper deck.
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$22.83
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$22.83
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Florence Night Segway Tour
Glide around the beautiful streets of Florence on an evening tour by Segway. See the iconic Florence Duomo, the bustle of Piazza della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, the burial site of famous Italians such as Galileo and Michelangelo. Enjoy a stop before returning to your original departure point. Numbers are limited to eight on this tour to ensure an intimate experience.
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$85.17
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$85.17
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Florence Bike Tour
A uniquely pleasant way to discover the city, bike tour is one of the most distinct ways to explore the city. Enjoy a glimpse of all the hidden treasures in the birthplace of Renaissance. Take joy in the beautiful landscape of Florence while taking a relax bike ride with an expert English speaking guide.
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$43.20
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$43.20

Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Leave your cruise ship at Livorno port, and see the sights of Pisa and Florence with a local guide. This full-day shore excursion checks off all that you would want to see: Tuscan scenery, the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa, and enjoy free time in Pisa to explore the monuments of the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, the Field of Dreams. Discover Florence’s history and sights on a tour, Florence Duomo and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.
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$153.05
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$153.05
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Semi-Private Exclusive Pisa and Florence Sightseeing no more than 8 passengers
Spend your day ashore in Tuscany exploring the highlights of Pisa and Florence on this seamless, worry-free tour. Meet your guide upon disembarkation at the Livorno port, and head first to Pisa via air-conditioned vehicle. See the Leaning Tower and other highlights of the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli before transferring to Florence. Upon arrival, you have time to discover the Ponte Vecchio, see the Duomo, admire panoramic views from the Piazzale Michelangelo, and more.
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$169.38
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$169.38
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip
Spend a day exploring the Italian cities of Florence and Pisa while in port in Livorno. With private pickup from your cruise, see the iconic Florence Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa before returning to your ship at the end of the day. Upgrade your ticket to include a 3-hour tour in Florence with a private guide and skip-the-line entry to the Accademia and Uffizi galleries.
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$407.72
Price varies by group size
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$407.72
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour from Livorno Port Cruise Terminal to Florence and Pisa
We will let you discover the capitals of art and culture, Pisa and Florence and part of the Tuscan countryside, visit the most important cities in the region. On this free excursion, you will meet your driver at the meeting point at the port of Livorno, you will board our air-conditioned luxury van and offer you bottles of water, Wifi at your disposal, maximum comfort to take you to Pisa and Florence . As it is a private tour, we will let you discover the cities according to your needs and requirements. We will show you Piazza dei Miracoli, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, discover the characteristic markets, the most important square in the city of Florence and many other attractions. Your driver will calculate the return time for the return to the ship. He will suggest you if you have not booked a wine tasting in a farm near the return route to the Port or some restaurant or master chocolatiers in the center of Florence, indicate where to go shopping,
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$777.60
per group
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$777.60
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence: Santa Croce Church Tour
Santa Croce Basilica is among the most important and beautiful churches in Florence, so enrich your visit to the so-called “Temple of the Italian Glories” on a tour led by an official licensed guide. See the tombs of luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, admire museum-worthy frescoes by Giotto, and learn about the design of this Franciscan jewel.
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$78.29
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$78.29
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

All Florence in one day Guided Visit with Accademia and Uffizi Galleries
Discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence on a not to be missed full-day sightseeing tour. Led by a local guide, discover the rich culture, history and architectural gems of Florence. Skip the line at the famed Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, home of world-famous masterpieces as the Michelangelo’s David and the Birt of Venus by Botticelli. Then, explore the bustling Piazza della Signoria and the stunning Duomo complex. To upgrade your ticket, opt for an authentic Italian lunch at a local historic restaurant.
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$154.29
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$154.29
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Best of Florence: Renaissance and Medieval City Walking Tour
Explore the rich history and top attractions of Florence on a guided walking tour. Led by a local guide, hear about the rule of the influential Medici family during the Renaissance as you stroll through the neighborhood of San Lorenzo. Travel past the Medici Chapels, admire the iconic exterior of the Duomo, follow from the outside the entire path of the famous Vasari Corridor and see the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, now host to a hub of jewelry shops.
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$24.69
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$24.69
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Livorno Small Shared Group Tour from Livorno Port: Pisa and Florence
This daylong shore excursion from Livorno takes you through the Italian countryside to the towns of Pisa and Florence. Travel in a air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi to Pisa, where you can see and photograph the city’s famous Leaning Tower. Then it’s on to Florence where highlights include Piazzale Michelangelo, a square with panoramic views of Florence, and Piazza Santa Croce, where Galileo and Machiavelli are buried. Have lunch on your own before heading back to port.
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$166.63
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$166.63

A coach ride across Florence, with a sweet surprise
Once you get to Florence, you may like to have a pleasant, unusual stroll of the town centre, without finding yourself standing in a queue or stuck in chaotic streets.
This tour will allow you to go round Florence centre on a comfortable private coach, while a professional guide will show and explain all the most outstanding places you will encounter. A perfect experience for couples as well, who may just sit down and look at the sunset, at the relaxing pace of horses.
At the end, a homemade ice cream or a hot chocolate (in wintertime) will be a sweet ending for this unique time.
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$334.76
Price varies by group size
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$334.76
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Photography Bike Tour of Florence
Get to know the Historic Centre of Florence — and photograph some of its breathtaking highlights — on this guided, 2-hour bike and photography tour. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and see some of its most iconic sites, like the Florence Cathedral, the National Archaeological Museum, the Spedale degli Innocenti (Hospital of Innocents) and much more. Learn how to create amazing images with the help of a professional photographer in a small-group setting. Bike rental, helmet and padlock, plus a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$85.17
Price varies by group size
From
$85.17
Price varies by group size

Livorno Private Shore Excursion to Pisa and Florence
When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, take a private shore excursion to Pisa and Florence, two of Tuscany’s top cities. Travel by Mercedes minivan for up to seven or eight people, and enjoy the ability to drive right into the city center, unlike large coaches. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other historical sights in Pisa before continuing to Florence to check out landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Boboli Gardens and Ponte Vecchio. Then meet back up with your driver to return to Livorno.
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$938.06
per group
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$938.06
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Tour from Livorno Port Cruise Terminal to Florence
We will take you to discover the capital of Tuscan art and culture and visit the most important city in the region. On this free excursion, you will meet your driver at the meeting point at the port of Livorno, you will board our air-conditioned luxury van and offer you bottles of water, Wifi at your disposal, maximum comfort to take you to Florence. As it is a private tour, we will let you discover the city according to your needs and requirements. We will show you the Duomo, discover the characteristic markets, the most important square in the city and many other attractions in Florence. Your driver will calculate the return time for the return to the ship. He will suggest any extrastop, for example a wine tasting in a farm near the return route to the Port or some restaurants or master chocolatiers in the center of Florence or indicate places where to shop,
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$664.63
per group
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$664.63
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Best of Florence Walking Tour
From masterpieces of Renaissance art to royal Medici intrigue, Florence is like a living history museum waiting to be explored. Uncover its medieval secrets on this guided 2-hour walking tour of historic highlights including the Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Church of Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica and the iconic Duomo. Hear your guide’s live narration clearly through an audio headset, and stop at one of the city’s best ‘gelaterias’ for a scoop of ice cream.
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$30.86
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$30.86

La Spezia Private Shore Excursion of Pisa and Florence
Visit the historic cities of Florence and Pisa on a full-day, private shore excursion from the La Spezia cruise port, and experience some of Italy’s most iconic sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver as you explore art and architecture in both cities, with a stop to see the famously leaning Leaning Tower of Pisa. This tour is priced per group for up to eight people, and includes pickup and drop-off in La Spezia.
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$1,073.83
per group
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$1,073.83
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Fly over history: a hot air balloon cruise above Florence and its surroundings
The ultimate "skip the line" tour of the wonders of Florence is the one who allows you to see them from right above. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of a smooth, silent flight on a hot air balloon, watching the red rooftops of the town centre, its domes and towers, and on the other side the sweet, green harmony of the surrounding hillside, famous for some of the best vineyards in the world. An exclusive toast, with a glass of Chianti Classico, will help you to get "back to Earth".
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$1,630.84
Price varies by group size
From
$1,630.84
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

All Florence in one day Guided Visit with Accademia Gallery
Discover the top attractions of Florence on a group morning tour. Comfortable transportation allows you to experience a huge area of the city in just a few hours, including a picturesque drive along the Viale dei Colli. Breeze past the lengthy ticket line at the Accademia Gallery with included skip-the-line entrance and get straight to Michelangelo’s David. After a walk around the city center, enjoy a Tuscan lunch for an additional fee.
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$76.53
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$76.53
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Pisa and Florence with Driver - Private Shore Excursion for Cruisers
Pick up right in front of your ship in Livorno will give you the opportunity to travel into the heart of Tuscany and visit these top destinations: Pisa to admire the famous “leaning tower of Pisa” and Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance.
There is more to Pisa than just the iconic “Leaning Tower”: Pisa itself is a city with a history rooted into ancient times and shrouded in legends.
Florence is the cradle of Renaissance that produced some of the most significant thinkers, scientists, philosophers and artists in Italy, and the overwhelming works of art in Florence attests the historical and cultural impact of that era.
This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver,it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours.
Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.
Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee away from the vehicle.To comply with these strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.
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$901.57
per group
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$901.57
per group

Sightseeing Guided Tour of Florence by Night including Duomo & Palazzo Vecchio
Explore the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence on a 2-hour evening tour. See the historic city come alive as the sun sets and see key landmarks like the Duomo Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce Church, and much more. Listen to stories and anecdotes from your informative guide as you stroll through the streets with a small group of no more than 15 guests.
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$43.20
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$43.20
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Florence and Pisa from Livorno Cruise Port Shore Excursion Wine Tasting Included
Enjoy this unforgettable Shore Excursion and make memories of the landmarks:
• Pisa:
- Leaning Tower
- Piazza dei Miracoli
• Florence:
- Piazzale Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio
- Piazza della Signoria
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Accademia Gallery with Skip-The-Line tickets (in Private tour options)
- Piazza del Mercato Centrale
- Giotto BellTower
- Duomo
Free time for lunch where the driver can suggest a nice restaurant or pizzeria within your desired budget.
Included:
• Wine Tasting in the Tuscany countryside in Private tour option.
Upgradable with licensed local tour guide in Florence.
Private or Shared Tour available options.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Livorno Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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$277.71
Price varies by group size
From
$277.71
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Regular temperature checks for staff

All Florence in one day Guided Visit with Uffizi Gallery
Meet your guide to embark on a sightseeing tour of Florence. Visit the Convent of San Domenico, Basilica di Santa Croce, and Piazza della Signoria, and enjoy panoramic views from Fiesole Hill. Then it’s time to tour the renowned Uffizi Gallery—with skip-the-line access and a guide—where you can view works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and other Renaissance artists.
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$96.27
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$96.27
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How much does it cost to visit Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) costs USD 6.17. Guided Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) tours start around USD 6.17 per person. See all 116 Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce)?
The best ways to experience Florence Santa Croce Basilica (Basilica di Santa Croce) are:
- Florence Electric Bike Tour with Farm and Delicious Gelato
- Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Florence Night Segway Tour
- Florence Bike Tour
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