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Explore the Florence Santa Maria Novella Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket and an immersive official portable audio guide. Discover the hidden layers of faith, power, and beauty.

Highlights

• Skip the ticket line & direct access, explore at your own pace with audio guide
• Discover the spirituality & the secrets of Florence’s oldest Dominican basilica
• Stand before Renaissance & medieval masterpieces: Masaccio, Botticelli, Giotto..
• Immerse yourself in powerful stories of Medici family intrigue
• Discover portraits of Renaissance upper class and grab a one-of-a-kind selfie!

Description

Step into a world of wonder behind the storied walls of Santa Maria Novella — one of Florence’s most compelling treasures. With your skip-the-line ticket and immersive official portable audio guide, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore at your own rhythm, away from the crowds, while unlocking the soul of this extraordinary place. Begin your journey beneath the iconic façade that inspired Michelangelo himself. Inside, the basilica unfolds like a sacred tapestry: Romanesque and Gothic forms melt into Renaissance harmony, guiding you toward masterpieces that changed the course of art history. Marvel at Masaccio’s revolutionary Trinità, Giotto’s poignant Crucifix, and Brunelleschi’s elegant reinterpretation. Linger in the Tornabuoni Chapel, where Ghirlandaio — mentor to young Michelangelo — captured Florence’s golden age with vivid detail and human emotion. As you pass through serene, sun-dappled cloisters and into chapels adorned with ancient frescoes, you’ll uncover hidden layers of faith, power, and beauty. Hear how Dominican friars — who still preach here today — once shaped the spiritual and political life of the city. Trace the legacies of the Strozzi, the Medici, and the artists they commissioned, as whispered secrets of Florence’s past echo all around you. From Botticelli’s intimate Nativity to Paolo Uccello’s ethereal Green Cloister, every space tells a story. Your audio guide brings these voices to life — revealing not just art, but the human dramas behind it. This isn’t just a visit. It’s a moment suspended in time — an invitation to experience the best of Santa Maria Novella with intimacy, depth, and wonder. Plus, a gift for you: your experience includes a Florence city guide app and with exclusive alternative itineraries — including one dedicated to uncovering the hidden gems of the Santa Maria Novella district, the part of the historic center that you can admire outside the basilica’s doors.

Includes

Entry ticket to Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Cloisters Pre-booking reservation ticket and agency fees Priority access Immersive official portable audio guide  Florence city APP guide - exclusive itinerary to discover the district of Santa Maria Novella

Important Information

• We suggest to wear comfortable shoes; appropriate clothing is recommended to visit places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed.  This is a self-guided tour — no physical guide included The tour includes a dedicated portable audio guide; no mobile applications or personal earphones are required

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund