We’re delighted to accompany you on your visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce, one of Florence’s most extraordinary landmarks.

This audio guide has been created by licensed local tour guides with one goal in mind: to help you discover the history and art of Santa Croce in an engaging, accessible and enjoyable way.

Rather than overwhelming you with endless dates and technical details, we’ll share the stories, fascinating characters and surprising anecdotes that bring this remarkable place to life.

One of the greatest advantages of using an audio guide is that you set the pace. Feel free to pause whenever you wish, spend more time admiring a work of art, take photographs or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the basilica before continuing.

The tour follows the natural route through the church, so all you have to do is walk from one stop to the next while we guide you along the way.

Over the next hour you’ll meet extraordinary figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Dante and Machiavelli, admire Giotto’s groundbreaking frescoes, discover Brunelleschi’s masterpiece, and learn why Santa Croce is often called the Pantheon of Italian Glory.

For the best experience, we recommend using headphones and helping preserve the quiet and respectful atmosphere inside the basilica.

Whenever you’re ready, let’s begin.

Our first stop is outside, in Piazza Santa Croce, where the story of this magnificent church truly begins.

Enjoy your visit.