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Private Guided Visit Florence's Santa Croce Basilica and Ancient Leather School

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The detailed guided visit of a stunning Gothic Basilica and its wonderful Cloisters, followed by the discovery of an historical Leather Workshop where to admire skilled craftsmen keep alive centennial working techniques.
  • Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
  • Local professional Guide at your side
  • Basilicas Admission Ticket (to be paid on the spot) Full price ticket: € 8,00; Reduced price ticket: € 6,00 for children 11 to 17 years; Free admission for: children younger than 11 years old Family ticket: full price ticket: € 8,00 for adults and free admission for children younger than age 18
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned as Included
Departure Point

Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Starting Time: Morning Option at 11:00 am - Afternoon Option at 02.30 pm Meeting with the guide at the entrance of Santa Croce Basilica

Return Details

Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Starting Time: Morning Option at 11:00 am - Afternoon Option at 02.30 pm Meeting with the guide at the entrance of Santa Croce Basilica

  • Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
    Santa Croce Basilica is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a façade clad in polychrome marble. This is the ancient church in which the Franciscan friars chose to set up and begin treating pelts and leather and meditate in peace in a place that was, at that time, located outside the city walls. We will admire, from close up, the beautiful frescoes by Giotto and Agnolo Gaddi, the “Crucifix” and “Annunciation” by Donatello and the world-famous funerary monuments and tombs of illustrious figures from the past such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Next, we will enter the elegant “Brunelleschi Cloister” bordered by columns carved from pure stone, and then pass into the fourteenth-century “Ancient Cloister” at the end of which lies the beautiful “Pazzi Chapel”, a sublime example of Renaissance harmony, also the work of Brunelleschi.
    60 minutes
  • Scuola del Cuoio, Florence, Italy
    After visiting the Basilica and cloisters, there will be a chance to visit a workshop that goes back to the 13th century, when the Franciscan monks first settled in this area on the banks of the river Arno. The earliest hide and leather working activity was established here, where the large quantities of water required for leather processing are freely available. The Franciscan monks of the Santa Croce monastery dedicated their efforts to this activity, and their leather-working techniques have been preserved over the centuries by the master craftsmen who still work in the delightful old workshops at the School of Leather (except on Saturday and Sunday), which you will be visiting; an extraordinary Renaissance workshop adjacent to the Basilica, where history, tradition and exceptional quality are combined to produce authentic Florentine craftwork. A real "top must see” amazing place.
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
DebDevineOne
26 Aug 2023
Wow, I got so much out of this tour! Totally recommend if you are in any way interested in Florentine history, art, politics and culture. A point to note! The start is not out front of the Basilica as could be indicated on the ticket and website. The wording of the start site says at the entry. If you are not familiar with the location it is easy to think this is at the front facing the Piazza. The entry is at the side of the building. Thankyou for a wonderful experience! I learned much that has added to an already fabulous stay and laid foundation for the remainder of my time in Florence.
Amye_K
30 Jun 2023
What a lovely morning tour with Marta! The basilica is full of art, architecture, tombs, and history. Marta was knowledgeable and able to answer our many questions while guiding us through the property. After several group tours, it was a treat to have a guide to ourselves. We are not educated in art history but have a keen interest in it, and Marta provided all of the information in a very approachable way for novices. We loved discussing the works and asking her more about the things we found intriguing. The tour of the basilica and convent was about two hours. We were taken to the leather school at the end, and we had a brief discussion of it. Be aware this is not a detailed tour of the leather school, with the tour’s focus being on the basilica. If you’re interested in going more in-depth at the leather school, you will find the staff there helpful and patient. We spent an additional hour with Francesca while learning about the school and making several purchase selections, many of which were customized before our eyes and gorgeously packaged. .
serafinam327
28 Nov 2022
Esperienza fantastica, carica di suggestione, arricchita dalla presenza qualificata e competente della guida Elena appartenente alla STAR FLORENCE Grazie Elena per le emozioni che ci hai fatto vivere.
This tour in Florence is organized by CAF Tour and Travel

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