Guided visit to the Basilica of San Miniato a Monte
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The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte is one of the oldest churches in the city.
It is said that it was founded on the relics of San Miniato, one of the first martyrs of the city, who converted to Christianity and beheaded in 250 AD in what was once the Roman amphitheater.
Legend has it that Miniato got up and, with his own head under his arm, went to die right in the place where the Basilica dedicated to him stands today.
The church was consecrated in 1018 and is in Romanesque style: longitudinal plan, three naves and three levels, including the level of the lowered crypt and the raised one of the presbytery.
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Florence Authorized Guide
- Disposable earphones to maintain spacing measures and still ensure listening to the guide's explanations
- Respect of the spacing measures guaranteed by groups of few people
What's not included- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Start:
- Basilica di San Miniato, Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, ItalyIn front of the pharmacy on the church square
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29762P42- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Body temperature will be measured with suitable instruments before access, which must not exceed 37.5
- Access to the museum will be allowed only with the use of suitable CE masks (see Ordinance RT no. 48) to cover the mouth and nose and disposable gloves.
- Participants are required to observe social distancing during the experience
- Museum is sanitized and cleaned according to the new rules anti covid-19
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29762P42
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- Via delle Porte Sante, 34, 50125 Firenze FI, ItalyIn front of the pharmacy on the church square
- 1Discover one of the oldest and best preserved churches in Florence and admire the fantastic panorama offered by its privileged position. Visit the interior of the basilica and admire the decorations and the mysterious and evocative crypt.
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- andyk6700 contributionsGreat tour of Florence.Our tour guide Brian was fantastic! So much information on the history, cluture and art of Florence. Highly recommend this tour!Written 30 November 2024
- K7006AKpauld0 contributionsFrancesca is one of the best guides in the business! Highly recommend scheduling a tour with her.Francesca Messina did an excellent job as our guide. She was knowledgeable, professional and engaging. I highly recommend this tour.Written 13 October 2024
- MilesTedder0 contributionsWorth the TimeEven though we visited at the end of September Saint Mark Square, The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica were all very crowded. Our skip the line access was excellent, but still a very crowded experience. The beauty of Saint Marks Basilica cannot be described in photos. It is best experienced in person.Written 30 September 2024
- Denise R0 contributionsGreat Value ExperienceWe had an amazing experience doing this tour with Brian. He met us at our hotel, and as a bonus we learned the history of the Ponte Vecchio as we crossed it to walk to Pitti Palace. Given the size and scope of the Palace and the “museums” within it, it was certainly a benefit to have a guide to understand the families who had owned it and their acquisition of so much art and artefacts. The walls and ceilings are a virtual feast for the senses. Would certainly recommend the tour, and you may be lucky enough to go with Brian, whose wonderful manner and storytelling ability made it an unforgettable experienceWritten 26 September 2024
- 758marissaa0 contributionsGreat!Brian was great, so much information, would love to learn more from him. Very easy to understand. I loved that it wasn’t too long, like some other tours, points were close by.Written 10 September 2024
- larissavM5387MO0 contributionsGreat guide and overall great tour!Our guide, Brian, was amazing! He was friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, open to all questions, and overall a delight! We were lucky enough to be in a small group of only 3 of us for the tour. He would point out shops, restaurants, gelaterias, and more along the way. He would let us stop to take a picture of these locations to come back to later. He also gave us lots of great advice on how to pick out real leather, how to keep safe from pickpockets, and how to pick out the tourist traps vs the good spots that locals go to. As well, Brian’s knowledge of art history and Florence history was outstanding. We learned a lot. I am so glad we did this tour especially on our first day of Florence - it gave us a lot to go back to and enjoy for the next few days! Highly recommend!Written 6 September 2024
- _D4735KK0 contributionsGreat tour, great FrancescaAmazing, Interesting and informative tour with wonderful FRANCESCA. We enjoyed every minute with her and highly recommend this tour with her!Written 3 September 2024
- benochan0 contributionsFirst time in Florence.Brenda our guide is very knowledgeable and told us all the history for Florence. She took us to all the "must see" spots and of course took us to see "David" with "skip-the-line" service. We enjoyed this walking tour and would recommend it if it's your first time in Florence.Written 24 August 2024
- gracemQ4679XB0 contributionsWalking TourFrancesca was a great tour guide! She was very informative while also keeping it interesting. She also made sure we stayed comfortable in a very hot day! Definitely recommend!Written 7 August 2024
- O4163ZEvickis0 contributionsA truly memorable experienceThis tour was really fantastic! Our tour guide, Brian, did a great job of explaining the history of Florence through the sights and art we saw. He also helped all of us appreciate Michelangelo’s David more than we had before. A truly memorable experience!Written 30 July 2024
- 459ferns0 contributionsGreat walking tour!!Our guide was friendly and her information was informative but not excessive which was nice! Really enjoyed the walk and saw lots of Florence. Definitely worth every cent! Thank you.Written 29 July 2024
- adrianem20180 contributionsFlorence highlights & David walking tourOur guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided great insight into the city. My husband and I enjoyed his in-depth knowledge and passion for the city.Written 23 July 2024
- joshoB9309OU0 contributionsGiacomo was the best!Great small group trip with a local expert! Giacomo was an excellent guide and the company he was with Italian Vista provided a top notch experience!Written 13 July 2024
- johncP4799CE0 contributionsThis is a Very Enjoyable TourThis is a great option in Florence if you have about 2 hours and 30 minutes of time you want to spend learning about tons of important and valuable Tuscan and Italian history, while also burning 500 calories while walking in the blazing hot Italian sun. Our tour guide, Jessica, was very knowledgable in the history of Florence. Her stories were entertaining and loaded with information. She also recommended local restaurants and Florentine classics. She also warned us and gave details about pickpockets. Very interesting experience and I highly recommend.Written 10 July 2024
- kris201720170 contributionsGreat Tour! Francesca was Amazing!Our guide Francesca was amazing! My husband joked that having her as our guide was like renting a best friend to show you around her hometown. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything from the history of Florence to the different buildings and art pieces, and our tweens had so much fun listening to her explanations and joking with her. I highly recommend the Florence Highlights tour!Written 26 June 2024
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Lucien S
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C’est super haut, il y a beaucoup de marches alors on en a chié sa mère pour tout grimper, mais j’avoue c’est joli quand même.
Written 28 August 2021
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