Best of Santa Maria Novella Basilica: No-Wait Audio Tour

Santa Maria Novella Basilica Self-Guided Audio Tour with Pre-Booked Entry

This self-guided audio tour offers pre-booked entry to Santa Maria Novella Basilica in Florence, ideal for independent travelers interested in art, history, and architecture.

Highlights

• Pre-book your entry to Santa Maria Novella Basilica
• Explore at your own pace with an official audio guide
• See masterpieces by Masaccio and Giotto
• Admire the Tornabuoni Chapel by Domenico Ghirlandaio
• Includes Florence city guide app with extra itineraries

Description

Secure your reserved ticket and enjoy a smooth, organized visit to one of Florence’s most important landmarks. Use the official portable audio guide to learn about the art, architecture, and history of this Dominican complex at your own pace.

Inside the basilica, admire key works such as Masaccio's Trinity, a pioneering example of Renaissance perspective, and Giotto’s Crucifix. Visit the Tornabuoni Chapel, decorated by Domenico Ghirlandaio, which vividly illustrates scenes from 15th-century Florence.

Explore the basilica and its cloisters, including the Green Cloister, while discovering the influence of the Dominican order and powerful Florentine families like the Medici and Strozzi.

This experience also grants access to a Florence city guide app with curated itineraries and suggestions for further exploration of the Santa Maria Novella district.

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 guide app with exclusive itineraries for the Santa Maria Novella district

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Transportation to and from the attraction
• Mobile applications or personal earphones (not required)
• Physical guide

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed inside places of worship
• This is a self-guided tour with a dedicated portable audio guide; no physical guide or personal earphones are needed

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book your ticket in advance to secure your preferred time slot. Bring a charged device to use the Florence city guide app for a seamless exploration experience.