Michelangelo, Machiavelli & Galileo Tombs Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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Join us on an immersive 2-hour SEMI-PRIVATE Tour of the Santa Croce basilica; Florence’s “Pantheon and the burial place of the iconic figures of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei. Step into this sacred space and enjoy privileged access to its exquisite interior. As you traverse the centuries, marvel at the incredible frescoes by Giotto, the father of the renaissance, each of his brushstrokes a testament to his artistic brilliance. While you stroll through the Basilica, your guide will take you to see the St. Louis of Toulouse by the renowned sculptor Donatello, a work of unique craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of history, art, and culture within the sacred walls of this sanctuary, where every moment reveals a fresh source of wonder and enlightenment. Our knowledgeable guides will breathe life into the tales of the past, igniting your imagination and ensuring that the memories linger long after the tour ends.
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Discover the burial place of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei on our exclusive 2-hour SEMI-PRIVATE Tour tour! Explore the Pantheon of Florence, where you'll encounter frescoes by Giotto and a unique Donatello sculpture. Experience history and artistry like never before!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
- Please note that the tour takes place within a religious setting. As such, it is essential to ensure that knees and shoulders remain covered throughout the duration of the visit. Pants or dresses should extend below the knees. Additionally, please refrain from bringing bags or suitcases, as they are not permitted inside. It is imperative that all guests adhere to the aforementioned guidelines to ensure access to the monument. Please be advised that no refunds will be issued in the event that entry is denied by guards or museum authorities based on non-compliance with the stated regulations. To maintain an intimate and personalised experience, each tour group is limited to a maximum of 8 guests per guide. A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(11)
What a fabulous experience. Loved the art, the church and the history. Our tour guide was Annette and she is incredibly knowledgeable, we learned ao much from her. The tour was paced well, did not feel rushed and we enjoyed every minute.
Stayed in Pisa for three nights. Lovely city and plenty to see other than the obvious. Then to Florence. What an experience. Instead of five nights, a month might suffice there is so much to see and do. Night life brilliant. Very much a young persons city. Crowds everywhere. On to Viareggio for another five nights. Just the right place to relax after the hectic days before.
Francisco was an excellent guide. He brought the whole experience to life. A big thank you to him. The whole experience was pure delightful. The history and magic of the place was a pure joy. The experience of Sante Croce will not be forgotten.
The Basilica is stunning and Daniela is amazing, great storytelling and great recommendations for after the tour. I wish we had time to take more tours with her!
This is a great tour worth an afternoon spent at the iconic church in Florence. Our tour guide Eleonora was so very knowledgeable about the historical context of the lives of the great renaissance figures, whose tombs we could see for ourselves inside the church. On our day of visit, the church was closing early, so she moved our tour up by a few hours so that we could get in on time and explore. Thanks to her so that we were able to spend enough time even with the early closure, as she explained all the pertinent details. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in history of Florence.
Jack was an amazing guide throughout the entire tour. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He was also quite humorous and witty, which made for a fun tour. Overall, the gallery itself was very impressive and a must do in Italy!
We had the pleasure of having Jack as our guide today. He was amazing! Jack was so knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He was quite witty as well, which made for a fun tour. We were able to learn so much more than we were taught in school. I highly recommend this tour as it was very insightful and enlightening.
Our guide Michele was great, very knowledgeable, and interacted well with my grandsons keeping them engaged throughout the whole tour
Our guide Annette was great! She was obviously very knowledgeable and was able to handle any questions we asked. And she did not seem irritated that we had so many questions! She provided just the right amount of history and background to add context, but not so much to be overwhelmed. We highly recommend this tour, and Annette! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
Wow! We were astonished by the beauty, grandeur and captivating history to be found inside Santa Croce Basilica. Having done many guided tours in the preceding weeks, we were so impressed by the wonderful Annette who make every scene come to life with a depth of historical knowledge and meaning that tied the entire story together for us. Definitely our best guided tour to date. Thanks Annette and Babylon Tours. Small groups, amazing guides and spectacular venues are what we are all looking for. Nick & Mia
