Photos: Catia Giaccherini, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Infrogmation, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Catia Giaccherini, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Infrogmation, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Inside Santa Croce, among the tombs
Your local guide
Valentina Russo
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Highlights
- Tombs of significant Florentines, named
- A church that became a resting place
- History read stone by stone
- A quiet, respectful pace throughout
- Names most visitors walk straight past
About this tour
This session goes inside Santa Croce to look at the tombs of some of Florence's most significant historical figures. You see floor tombs along the nave identified one by one, and Michelangelo's tomb examined in more detail. The camera moves slowly and stays fairly still at each stop, matching the calm of the space.
We move quietly between tombs rather than covering the whole church quickly, since the names themselves carry most of the interest. I explain why the church became such a significant burial site as we go, and take questions throughout.
It suits anyone with an interest in Florentine history told through its most significant graves. It also pairs well with a session on the church's exterior.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Florence before heading out.
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Nave tombs 21 min
The camera moves slowly past floor tombs along the nave, and I explain who is buried beneath specific stones as we pass them.
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Michelangelo's tomb 21 min
Stopping at Michelangelo's tomb, I explain why Santa Croce became the resting place for so many significant Florentines over the centuries.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Florence: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ribollita and San Lorenzo, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Florence, showing you Nave tombs and Michelangelo's tomb live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Florence live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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