Skip-the-line San Marco Museum and Old Town Private Tour

Skip-the-line San Marco Museum and Old Town Private Tour

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Discover the treasures of San Marco Museum with a Private Art Guide! Explore the largest collection of sacred art in Florence housed in a medieval Dominican convent.

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Highlights

Visit San Marco Museum with a 5-Star Private Guide
See the largest collection of sacred art in Florence
Learn about art and the medieval Dominican Monastery of St Mark
Explore the highlights of Florence and visit its majestic Cathedral (4& 5H Only)
Enjoy private transport with pickup & drop-off at your accommodation(3& 5H Only)

Description

Join our passionate Art Guide on a private tour of Museo Nazionale di San Marco (San Marco Museum), the most important museum of sacred art in Florence. Explore the galleries of a medieval Dominican monastery filled with beautiful frescos, paintings and altarpieces from the pre-Renaissance period. Discover a hidden gem of Florence! Choose the 2-hour option to visit San Marco Museum with a Private Guide. The museum is housed in the former convent of San Marco, of which only the church remains an active place of worship. It’s a beautiful building right next to Florence University, built in the 15th century by the architect Michelozzo. Inside, you will find the most extensive collection of works of Fra Angelico, an Early Renaissance artist who was described as having ''a rare and perfect talent''. The museum also houses an impressive collection of sacred art, with a sweeping fresco by Giovanni Antonio Sogliani, the Last Supper by Domenico Ghirlandaio, and many works of Mariotto Albertinelli. It’s a must-see for everyone interested in the history and art of Florence. Choose the 3-hour option to book private transportation with your guided tour of Museo Nazionale di San Marco. This option includes a round-trip transfer between the museum and your Florence accommodation in a private vehicle with a 5-Star Driver. Enjoy the convenient pickup and drop-off service, saving you time and effort. Choose the 4-hour option to visit San Marco Museum and see other architectural masterpieces of Florence's Old Town. On this extended tour you will visit the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), which is adorned with beautiful art inside and out. See the famous Neptune’s Fountain, a replica of Michelangelo’s David, the The Last Judgement by Vasari and Zuccari, and more. Your Private Guide will also show you the Medici Palace, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. The final stp will be the picturesque Vecchio Bridge. Choose the 5-hour option to add private transportation to the 4-hour tour. Take advantage of the convenient pickup and drop-off service by private vehicle to avoid public transport and walk less. Simply provide your accommodation address when booking, and we will arrange transfers for your tour. Enjoy a hassle-free experience!

Includes

Private Guided Tour of San Marco Museum, Florence Cathedral and the Old Town (number of attractions depends on the selected option) 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language Tickets to San Marco Museum (all options) Old Town Tour with free entry to Florence Cathedral (4 and 5-hour options only) Private transport with pickup and drop-off at accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only)

Important Information

Please check your email the day before the tour. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Skip-the-line tickets to San Marco Museum grant you priority access, so you won’t have to queue to buy tickets on-site. You can’t skip the line at the entrance and security check. Tickets can be collected at the ticket booth 15 minutes in advance. Free entry to the Cathedral (Duomo) is only for the main church. The line to enter can be 1 hour long. Open from 10:15 am to 3:15 pm. Admission during mass and special events is restricted. The 3- and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and a larger van for 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle. For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups.