2-Hour Basilica of Santa Maria Novella Tour in Florence with Art Masters

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Florence's principal Dominican church, a Gothic architectural gem
• 02 Discover masterpieces by renowned artists like Giotto and Masaccio
• 03 Experience the blend of history, science, and art in the basilica
• 04 Admire sundials, frescoes, and sculptures inside Santa Maria Novella

Walk through the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and admire masterpieces by some of Italy's great painters. Opposite Florence's main railway station, this was the city's first great basilica and remains its principal Dominican church. Discover a remarkable part of Florentine history inside this Gothic jewel, where art, science, and spirituality come together.

Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the "bride" of Michelangelo, where Giotto, Masaccio, Ghirlandaio, and Filippino Lippi reveal their masterpieces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Florence

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, the "bride" of Michelangelo, where Giotto, Masaccio, Ghirlandaio, and Filippino Lippi reveal their masterpieces. Feel the magic of this Dominican church, a Gothic jewel of science, history, and art. Admire its sundials, frescoes, and sculptures, and experience its holy atmosphere blended with wonderful beauty.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Florence tour guide

What's Not Included

• The museum ticket:
  • FULL PRICE - euro 5.00
  • REDUCED PRICE - euro 3.50 for senior citizens aged over 65 and student groups under the age of 18
• FREE OF CHARGE:
  • Residents of the Municipality of Florence
  • Children up to 5 years of age
  • Disabled visitors and their carers
  • Members of religious orders or congregations and diocesan clergy
  • Leaders of school parties or groups (1 every 15 members)
  • Members of ICOM, ICOMOS, and ICCROM
• PLEASE NOTE:
  • Visitors are required to pay for their ticket at the ticket office before entering the church.

Know before you go

• On Sunday, the visit is only possible in the afternoon, after 1 pm.
• The tour is also available in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Tour start

P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.