4,6/5 (5)
Basilica of Santa Croce
Free cancellation
Enjoy free cancellation on thousands of experiences. No stress, no waiting, just one click and it’s done.
Healthy & safety measures All the necessary measures are in place, so you can enjoy your experience the safest way possible.
Florence

Basilica of Santa Croce tickets and tours

Sort by: Popularity
Filter by:
All
Free cancellation
Guided Tour
Entrance Tickets
Private tour
Santa Croce guided experience
Attractions & guided tours

Santa Croce guided experience

Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in historical places in Florence, discover the Complex of the Basilica of Santa Croce, a place steeped in art, magic and history and visit the Cloister of Arnolfo and Vasaris' Last Supper.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it 

Basilica di Santa Croce admission ticket
Attractions & guided tours

Basilica di Santa Croce admission ticket

Visit Basilica di Santa Croce, the Cloisters, and the Museo dell'Opera with one ticket to admire the frescos created by Giotto and other masterpieces.

Flexible
Instant Confirmation
Skip The Line

You might also like

Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

Accademia Gallery skip-the-line tickets

Buy your tickets for the Accademia Gallery and avoid queues at the entrance. Find out all about the works, such as Michelangelo's David, housed inside the museum.

Validity Flexible
Instant Confirmation
Skip The Line
Uffizi Gallery skip-the-line tour with local guide
Must see
Attractions & guided tours

Uffizi Gallery skip-the-line tour with local guide

Discover the Uffizi Gallery with express-entry tickets and an expert guide at your disposal. Book now for a great experience...

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Guided tour of Florence’s Uffizi and Accademia Gallery

Guided tour of Florence’s Uffizi and Accademia Gallery

Book this guided tour to visit Florence's Uffizi and Accademia galleries. Skip the line to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo's David.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Inferno tour, the secrets and mysteries of Florence
Activities

Inferno tour, the secrets and mysteries of Florence

Discover the places and mysteries of Inferno, the famous novel by Dan Brown, such as Palazzo Vecchio. Enjoy this unusual guided tour of Florence!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Florence self-guided audio tour
Activities

Florence self-guided audio tour

Explore Florence at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.

Validity Flexible
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +1  zh

Instant Confirmation
Italian opera concert in the Church of Santa Monaca in Florence
Tickets and events

Italian opera concert in the Church of Santa Monaca in Florence

Experience an unforgettable evening with a live Italian opera concert at Florence's historic Church of Santa Monaca. Book now!

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Arnolfo Tower self-guided audio tour in Florence
Activities

Arnolfo Tower self-guided audio tour in Florence

Discover Arnolfo Tower at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Learn about its history and find prime photography spots.

Flexible
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Instant Confirmation
Oltrarno artisans and wine windows guided tour
Excursions & day trips

Oltrarno artisans and wine windows guided tour

Book now your guided tour and discover Florence's rich artisan heritage as you wander through historic neighbourhoods.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Homemade pasta class and lunch in the heart of Chianti
Excursions & day trips

Homemade pasta class and lunch in the heart of Chianti

Enjoy the emotion of being part of a real Tuscan family for one day. Cook and taste some traditional recipes with your hosts.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it 

Cooking class at Cibrèo - Helvetia & Bristol in Florence
Activities

Cooking class at Cibrèo - Helvetia & Bristol in Florence

Book a 3-hour cooking class in Florence and master the art of Tuscan cuisine. Create iconic dishes, enjoy fine wine, and embrace Fabio Picchi's culinary legacy.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Florence 3 attractions pass with hop-on hop-off bus and audio guide
Attractions & guided tours

Florence 3 attractions pass with hop-on hop-off bus and audio guide

Explore Florence's finest with visits to Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery, and the Duomo. Enjoy seamless sightseeing with a 24-hour bus ticket.

Duration 24 hours
Available in:

en, de 

Instant Confirmation
Florence culinary walking tour
Walking tours

Florence culinary walking tour

Join a local food enthusiast on a culinary tour in Florence. Explore Piazza della Repubblica, Via Lambertesca, and more while tasting Tuscan delicacies.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Old vintage wine tour and tasting with Tuscan lunch
Attractions & guided tours

Old vintage wine tour and tasting with Tuscan lunch

Explore the Travignoli family's private collection, select a vintage wine, and indulge in a Tuscan lunch. Book your wine tour now.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, zh 

Villa Travignoli guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Villa Travignoli guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch

Explore Villa Travignoli and taste six distinct wines. Enjoy Tuscan winemaking tradition with a light lunch of local products.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, zh 

Chianti Rufina tour with wine tasting and lunch at Villa Travignoli
Excursions & day trips

Chianti Rufina tour with wine tasting and lunch at Villa Travignoli

Explore the historic Chianti Rufina region, tour Villa Travignoli, and taste exquisite wines and a Tuscan lunch. Book your Italian viticulture experience now.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, zh 

The inside story

The Basilica of Santa Croce, also known as the Basilica of the Holy Cross, is the biggest Franciscan church in the world and is considered one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic architecture. One of the most popular monuments in Florence, the Santa Croce complex comprises of various buildings, including the Basilica, a small museum, cloisters, a chapel and sacristy.

Known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, it is the resting place of some of Italy’s most significant people, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini and many more. The mausoleum has hundreds of tombs dating from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century.

The construction of the current Basilica started in 1294, on the same site where a small chapel had previously been built. The church is built according to the plan of an Egyptian cross and features an open timber roof. The interior is divided into three naves, a chancel and a transept full of chapels. The church’s beautiful neo-gothic marble façade was added in the 19th century and features different types of marble from Tuscany and Egypt.

Take a guided tour of the Basilica and learn about the magnificent art inside the church. Many of the interior walls of the Basilica’s chapels are decorated with beautiful frescoes by Giotto and his followers, Taddeo Gaddi and his son Agnolo Gaddi. Admire the array of masterpieces from many other great Italian artists such as, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Vasari, Canova.

The Basilica is located on the Piazza di Santa Croce, one of the most atmospheric areas of Florence, in the heart of the historical city centre. The Basilica is easily reached by foot or by public transport.

Read more

How to get there

Basilica of Santa Croce Piazza di Santa Croce 16 Florence