Santa Croce Church Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence
-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.
Options
English Guided Tour
Wine Tasting: The tour includes a 1hour and 15minutes Wine Tasting Class. Please be present at the meeting point as stated in the voucher.
What's included in Santa Croce Church Tour with Wine Tasting in Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Platter of Tuscan Appetizers including Italian Olives, Bruschetta, Salami and Prosciutto
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Entrance tickets
- Three types of Tuscan Wine including Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserve and a White Wine
- Wine Tasting and Wine Paring Class
- Any other meals or beverages not mentioned under inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- 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
- A refusal of entry due to inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- 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
- 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
- In case of intolerance or allergies, alert the us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Wine Tasting Tour Meeting Point - Please be present at Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11, 50123 Firenze, IT (Vino Tasting S.r.l), 15 minutes before before the tour starts in order to avoid any delays.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The below mentioned meeting point is your first tour meeting point and please refer to the other meeting point for the next tour. Meeting point 01 - Please be present next to the Dante Alighieri Statue in front of the church, 16 Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze, IT Meeting point 02- Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11, 50123 Firenze, IT (Vino Tasting S.r.l) Please be present at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time
