Private Guided Tour of the Best Churches in Florence – Florence, Italy

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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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

See Florence’s most beautiful churches with a 5-Star Expert Guide
Visit the magnificent Florence Cathedral and 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 & 4-hour only)
Admire Gothic frescoes in Santa Maria Novella with skip-the-line tickets-4H only

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