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Michelangelo' House and Santa Croce Basilica Private Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Visit Michelangelo's home with his early artworks and the burial place Santa Croce Church. Enjoy the splendor of the Renaissance. This private tour provides three hours full of stories regarding the legendary Florentine master , the most important artist in Italy and in the world: Michelangelo Buonarroti.
After the Covid-19 the Church of Santa Croce will be open just in saturdays and sundays, from 11:00 al to 4:00 pm
The Church of Santa Croce will be replaced by the Accademia Gallery or the Medici Chapels, depending on availability

What's Included

  • Entrance Ticket Casa Buonarroti Museum
  • Private tour
  • Entrance Ticket Santa Croce Basilica
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Piazza di Santa Croce
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Casa Buonarroti

This is the House where Michelangelo lived in Florence, when he was akready famous. Inside are the great sculpures La Madonna della Scala and La Battaglia dei Centauri, carved when he was 16 years old and also his sketches
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Basilica of Santa Croce

Basilica Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Gioacchino Rossini, and many other Renaissance artists After the Covid-19 the Church will be open just in saturdays and sundays, from 11:00 al to 4:00 pm The Church of Santa Croce will be replaced by the Accademia Gallery or the Medici Chapels, depending on availability
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Michelangelo’ House and Santa Croce Basilica Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance Ticket Casa Buonarroti Museum
  • Private tour
  • Entrance Ticket Santa Croce Basilica
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Church entrance, please dress appropriately

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