Santa Croce Church Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Explore Santa Croce Church in Florence, admire masterpieces, and visit Italian legends' tombs. Savor Tuscan wines and appetizers, guided by experts sharing compelling stories and rich history.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

-Visit the temple of the Italian Glories

-See the burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters

-Find frescoes by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi

-Taste different wines matched with traditional Tuscan products.

-Enjoy the company of a charismatic guide and knowledgeable cellar staff who will educate and amuse you with local wine-making facts and stories.

-Sample a selection of local cheeses cured meat and other types of Tuscan appetizers.


If you have a special love for all that is Italian, this is a perfect tour for you. Learn about Florentine history, explore Michelangelo's life, and visit the final resting places of Rossini, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, and more on this tour, including a visit to Santa Croce Church, the principal Franciscan church in Florence. Furthermore, experience the tasting of different Tuscany wines with a knowledgeable wine expert while enjoying a platter of Tuscan Appetizers.

What You Get

Snacks
Platter of Tuscan Appetizers including Italian Olives, Bruschetta, Salami and Prosciutto
Radio system to hear the guide
Entrance tickets
Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Good To Know

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • In case of intolerance or allergies, alert the us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience
  • A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run

What You’ll Experience

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

The tour starts from the main square, where the famous soccer game in medieval costumes, the Calcio Storico Florentino, takes place here every year in June. In this tour, you will learn a lot of history and also the life of Michelangelo. Your guide will describe in detail of all the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce; frescoes (1380) by Gaddi in the Cappella Maggiore tell the story of "Santa Croce", and beautiful frescoes by Giotto in the Bardi and Peruzzi Chapels show scenes from the life of St. Francis and St. John the Evangelist. On your way to the left of the entrance, you'll see the memorial of the 19th-century playwright Giovanni Battista Niccolini built as an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty. As you walk through the hallowed walls learn the art of Donatello and his crucifix, one of the jewels of the Renaissance, as well the art of Brunelleschi and the perfect architectural harmony of his Chapel of Fools.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

The Church also bears the marks of history, including those left by the tragic flood of 1966 that damaged several paintings and destroyed the monumental cemetery, which was subsequently restored and is part of this tour. After visiting the interior, the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade will be explained to you by the guide. Finally, the guide will tour you around the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 Chapels. You can also return to anything you might want to see again after the tour ends.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro, 11

Have an unforgettable vacation and join this tour to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the tour staff before the wine tasting begins. This tour is specifically organized to provide you with several wonderful opportunities to discover and learn the history behind wine production. With this one-hour and fifteen-minute wine-tasting tour, you will taste different Tuscan products, including delicious Tuscan appetizers with special wine-tasting and wine-pairing knowledge. You will taste Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserve, and a White Wine product with a platter of appetizers consisting of Parmesan cheese, Italian olives, bruschetta, and cured meat including Salami and Prosciutto.
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro, 11
Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11, Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123
Monument to Dante Alighieri
Monument to Dante Alighieri, Piazza di Santa Croce, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50122
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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