Guided Tour of Santa Croce Basilica - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9.50 / 10

9.4518518518519 270 reviews | 2,166 travellers

28 traveler-submitted photos

Customer scoring

219

Type of traveler

Traveling alone (1)

Couple (140)

Group of friends (25)

With small children (9)

With older children (35)

Reviews from real clients who booked our products.

See only reviews with text

Apr / 04 / 2026

Ana Belén Romero Romeo

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Fue un poco extraña. La guía, una señora octogenaria más bien leía los carteles para poder explicarnos las cosas. Eso si, solo por escuchar sus vivencias, merecía la pena ir con ella. Pero lo que es la visita a la Basílica, un poco regular. Pagaría por una actividad tomando un café con ella

It was a bit strange. The guide, an elderly woman in her eighties, mostly just read from the signs to explain things. That said, just hearing her stories made it worthwhile. But the visit to the Basilica itself was rather mediocre. I'd pay extra for a tour that included a coffee with her.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya estado a la altura de tus expectativas. Nuestros guías son profesionales con un amplio conocimiento, aunque siempre buscamos mejorar la forma en que transmiten la información para hacerla más dinámica y accesible. Agradecemos tu comentario y lo tendremos en cuenta para futuras mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our guides are highly knowledgeable professionals, and we are always striving to improve how they present information to make it more engaging and accessible. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account for future improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 10 / 2026

Leonor Ramirez Hernandez

Guadalajara, Mexico

I travelled with friends

La guía Sofía Dueñas muy bien preparada amable nos explicó el Duomo y el Baptisterio. Ameniza sus exposiciones con anécdotas interesantes. La recomiendo ampliamente. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Sofía Dueñas, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She explained the Duomo and the Baptistery to us, enlivening her presentations with interesting anecdotes. I highly recommend her. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Apr / 23 / 2026

Marc Boinette

France

I travelled with my partner

Claudia est impressionante, elle maitrise parfaitement la langue francaise et ses connaissances historiques sont sûres et étendues. 3 heures de bonheurs Marc et Danielle Translate this opinion into English.

Claudia is impressive; she has a perfect command of French and her historical knowledge is both thorough and extensive. Three hours of pure bliss! Marc and Danielle Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 28 / 2026

María Pilar

Cuenca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Con Guido cómo guía, muy ameno y profesional. Translate this opinion into English.

With Guido as our guide, very enjoyable and professional. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 23 / 2026

Maria Pilar Pimentel Bardal

Vigo, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 13 / 2026

Lexie

France

I travelled with friends

Le guide ne s'est jamais présenté au point de rendez-vous. Ne répond pas par téléphone ni par civitatis. Impossible de contacter quelqu'un à part le bot du chat, qui ne donne aucune consigne sur quoi faire.

The guide never showed up at the meeting point. Does not respond by phone or through civitatis. Impossible to contact anyone except the chat bot, which gives no instructions on what to do.

I travelled with friends

Le prestataire du service nous a confirmé qu’un incident s’était produit ce jour-là avec le guide, arrivé en retard au point de rendez-vous en raison d’un retard de train. Nous regrettons une nouvelle fois les désagréments que cet incident a pu occasionner. Vous recevrez le remboursement.

Jul / 22 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

Nos cancelaron pero nos dieron entrada y audio guía

They cancelled our flight but gave us a ticket and audio guide.

Estamos estudiando el caso para darte una respuesta definitiva. La publicaremos cuanto antes y te avisaremos por email. Translate this opinion into English.

We are reviewing your case and will provide you with a definitive answer as soon as possible. We will publish it and notify you by email. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Mejor imposible.. Nuestra guía Cynthia nos ha explicado todo de una manera amena, con datos importantes y curiosidades. Se nota por su entrega, que le encanta todo lo relacionado con el arte y nos lo transmite. Un 10 para ella. Tenemos la suerte de repetir experiencia con ella, mañana en nuestra próxima visita guiada al Palacio Pitti. Translate this opinion into English.

It couldn't be better. Our guide Cynthia explained everything in a pleasant way, providing important information and interesting facts. It's clear from her dedication that she loves everything related to art, and she conveys this to us. A 10 for her. We're lucky to repeat the experience with her tomorrow on our next guided tour of the Pitti Palace. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 24 / 2025

Miriam Acosta De Castro

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un recorrido muy instructivo y claro. Nuestra guía en ese momento, Cintia, nos ilustro muy bien los aspectos más importantes del recorrido, deteniéndose en las explicaciones que hacían referencia a los puntos que marcaron la historia de los personajes que allí se encontraban. Translate this opinion into English.

A very informative and clear tour. Our guide at the time, Cintia, explained the most important aspects of the tour very well, focusing on the explanations that touched on the key points in the history of the people who were there. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 23 / 2025

Joaquín Francisco

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Cinzia nos ha explicado magistralmente la Iglesia de la Santa Cruz. Se hizo tan ameno que se nos pasó el tiempo volando. Muy profesional porque se pasó de la hora pero no cortó sus explicaciones. Cuando consideró que todo estaba explicado, finalizó el Tour. Nos regaló un poco más de su tiempo y es de agradecer. Aprendimos mucho sobre la historia de Florencia a través de esta Iglesia y os recomendamos este Tiyr Translate this opinion into English.

Cinzia masterfully explained the Church of Santa Croce to us. She made it so enjoyable that the time flew by. She was very professional, as she went over the hour mark but didn't cut her explanations short. When she considered everything explained, she ended the tour. She gave us a little more of her time, and we were grateful for it. We learned a lot about the history of Florence through this church, and we highly recommend this tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Nov / 18 / 2024

ángel Luis

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Tuvimos la suerte de contar con una excelente guía, Chintia, que nos hizo disfrutar, de forma muy amena y didáctica, de la visita de la hermosa iglesia y todos sus detalles...Las diferentes capillas, monumentos funerarios, claustro... Un 10 para la basílica de la Santa Croce y un 10 para Chintia Translate this opinion into English.

We were lucky to have an excellent guide, Chintia, who made us enjoy, in a very pleasant and educational way, the visit to the beautiful church and all its details... The different chapels, funerary monuments, cloister... A 10 for the Basilica of Santa Croce and a 10 for Chintia Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Oct / 23 / 2024

Juan Jose Mateo Fernandez

Calahorra, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestra valoración de la visita a Santa Croce es de satisfacción plena, más que total. Cinthia es una comunicadora excelente, pero además su compromiso con su trabajo es total. Advertimos que prepara con diligencia su trabajo, tiene claro lo que quiere comunicar y como hacerlo, pero nos sorprende más que lo logra. Mima lo que hace y con ello nos sentimos mimados quienes recibimos su servicio. Tanto en santa Croce como en Palacio Pitti su eficacia, culta sencillez y simpatía fue sobresaliente. Translate this opinion into English.

Our assessment of the visit to Santa Croce is one of complete, if not total, satisfaction. Cinthia is an excellent communicator, but she is also totally committed to her work. We note that she prepares her work diligently, she is clear about what she wants to communicate and how to do it, but we are more surprised by her success. She takes care of what she does and with that, those of us who receive her service feel pampered. Both at Santa Croce and at Palazzo Pitti, her efficiency, cultured simplicity and friendliness were outstanding. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 10 / 2024

Carlos Perez Puras

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Como podrán comprobar contrate con ustedes 6 excursiones en Florencia y todas estuvieron muy bien en esta última la de la basilica si quisiera decir que la guía explico todo muy bien pero se oía fatal las audio guías de todos casi no se oían tenias que ponerte pegada a la guia para escucharla yo la dije que no se oía varias veces y una señora estuvo toda la visita con el aparato roto las guías deberían tener alguno otro por si se rompe además hablaba muy bajo y no se ponía el micrófono siempre Translate this opinion into English.

As you can see, I contracted 6 excursions in Florence with you and all of them were very good, this last one was the one to the basilica. If I wanted to say that the guide explained everything very well, but the audio guides of all of them were terrible, you could hardly hear them, you had to stay close to them. I told the guide to listen to it that it couldn't be heard several times and one lady spent the entire visit with the device broken. The guides should have another one in case it breaks. Plus, she spoke very quietly and didn't always put on the microphone. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 07 / 2024

Amparo

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Cintia es una excelente guía, compartimos un viaje a través del tiempo muy interesante, detallado, bien documentado y muy ameno. Totalmente recomendable, la Basílica es preciosa y conocimos aspectos muy curiosos de su historia, ¡no te la puedes perder…! Translate this opinion into English.

Cintia is an excellent guide, we shared a very interesting, detailed, well-documented and very enjoyable journey through time. Totally recommended, the Basilica is beautiful and we learned about very curious aspects of its history, you can't miss it...! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Feb / 24 / 2024

Nuria López Blázquez

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

Tuvimos la suerte de que nos tocara como guía Meri que es licenciada en Historia del Arte. Nos explicó cada rincón de forma maravillosa, adaptándose a las preguntas que le habíamos e involucrando ella misma con preguntas a mi hijo de 10 años que no era un “cliente” fácil. Ojalá le tocase a todos los grupos con ella porque es descubrir esta preciosidad arquitectónica de manera maravillosa. Un 10 Translate this opinion into English.

We were lucky to have Meri as a guide who has a degree in Art History. She explained every corner to us wonderfully, adapting to the questions we asked her and involving herself with questions to my 10-year-old son who was not an easy “customer.” I wish all the groups had it because it means discovering this architectural beauty in a wonderful way. a 10 Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Oct / 06 / 2023

José

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Después de muchas actividades masificadas fue una grata sorpresa un grupo reducido. La guía de 1 a 10, un 12. Excelente en el trato y con unos conocimientos bastisimos que además sabía trasmitir. Enhorabuena. El sitio impresionante, no para desmayarse, pero si para disfrutarlo, si te gusta el arte y la cultura. Translate this opinion into English.

After many crowded activities, a small group was a pleasant surprise. The guide from 1 to 10, a 12. Excellent in treatment and with a vast amount of knowledge that he also knew how to transmit. Congratulations. The impressive place, not to pass out, but to enjoy it, if you like art and culture. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 21 / 2023

Gilles

Toulon, France

I travelled with my partner

C'est exceptionnel. Notre guide est née à Florence. Elle a partagé une partie de sa vie pour nous parler des grands architectes, des peintres. De la grande Histoire : les Médicis, la République, Napoléon, Michel Ange et la "petite" histoire : du peuple florentin, ses drames, sa culture et sa fierté d'être dépositaire d'un si grand trésor. Vous pouvez réserver plusieurs fois avec votre guide. Ce sera à chaque fois génial. Gilles & Véronique, de Toulon Translate this opinion into English.

This is exceptional. Our guide was born in Florence. She shared part of her life to tell us about the great architects and painters. Great History: the Medici, the Republic, Napoleon, Michelangelo and the "little" history: of the Florentine people, their dramas, their culture and their pride in being the custodian of such a great treasure. You can book multiple times with your guide. It will be great every time. Gilles & Véronique, from Toulon Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 23 / 2023

Francisco Javier

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La basílica de Santa Croce es una maravilla en si misma, pero si la añades un buen guía, la actividad se convierte en una auténtica delicia. Nuestro guía, Manuel, ha hecho que la visita a esta joya valga su peso en oro, mejor dicho, su peso, en historia. Es un guía de los de verdad, de carrera y especializado en historia de la Toscana, te explica todo a la perfección, y hace que salgas de la basílica mucho más enamorado de la ciudad de lo que ya entraste. Translate this opinion into English.

The Basilica of Santa Croce is a marvel in itself, but if you add it to a good guide, the activity becomes a real delight. Our guide, Manuel, has made the visit to this jewel worth its weight in gold, rather, its weight, in history. He is a real guide, a professional and specialized in the history of Tuscany, he explains everything perfectly, and makes you leave the basilica much more in love with the city than you already entered. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 16 / 2023

Isaías

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La guía nos dió información muy interesante sobre la basílica, su inicio y posterior desarrollo. Además fue muy amable con nosotros, estuvo atenta a nuestras dudas y fue muy respetuosa al hablar en tono bajo al ser el lugar una iglesia y haber gente rezando. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide gave us very interesting information about the basilica, its beginning and subsequent development. She was also very kind to us, she was attentive to our doubts and was very respectful when speaking in a low tone as the place was a church and there were people praying. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 13 / 2023

Carmine De Pasquale

Bitonto (bari), Italy

I travelled with my partner

Persona abbastanza preparata e si è notato che sapeva molto di più e che purtroppo per il tempo non ha potuto, sintetizzando al massimo, esponendo i passaggi più importanti, dalla costruzione della Basilica alle opere esposte, ai luoghi dove si è fatta la storia fiorentina, intrighi e lotte tra chiesa e potere politico. Una piccola passeggiata nel tempo, rievocando fatti a noi sconosciuti. Grazie Elena buon lavoro. Translate this opinion into English.

Quite a prepared person and it was noted that he knew much more and that unfortunately for the time he was unable, summarizing as much as possible, exposing the most important passages, from the construction of the Basilica to the works on display, to the places where Florentine history was made, intrigues and struggles between church and political power. A small walk through time, recalling facts unknown to us. Thanks Elena good job. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Showing 1-20

first previous

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 ... Page 14

next last

68.53

No hidden fees or surcharges

Free cancellation up to 3 days before

Return to the activity

Guided Tour of Santa Croce Basilica - Reviews

You may also be interested in

Free Walking Tour of Florence

San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Monteriggioni Day Trip

Florence Walking Tour