Best of Santa Maria Novella Basilica: No-Wait Audio Tour
Explore the enchanting Santa Maria Novella at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket and immersive official portable audio guide. This historic basilica showcases the architectural brilliance of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, highlighted by masterpieces such as Masaccio's Trinità and Giotto's Crucifix. Discover the Tornabuoni Chapel's vivid frescoes by Ghirlandaio and learn about the Dominican friars who once influenced Florence's spiritual life. Each corner reveals stories of power and artistry, enriched by your audio guide that brings the past to life. Enjoy this unique opportunity to delve into the heart of Florence's art and history.
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Entrance time 02:00pm
What's included in Best of Santa Maria Novella Basilica: No-Wait Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Slip beyond the crowds and enter this basilica as if in a dream: cross through the sun‑lit cloisters’ fresh porticoes and uncover frescoed chapels that hide that hide the Dominicans’ centuries‑old secrets, the friars who still preach today in this magnificent church. Then stand awe‑struck before Renaissance masterpieces—from Masaccio’s groundbreaking Trinità to Botticelli’s tender Natività. Savor an exclusive, unhurried journey through the telling of intriguing stories related to great artists and great families of Florence and you will feel each whispered story come alive just for you.
Inclusions
- Pre-booking reservation ticket and agency fees
- Entry ticket to Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Cloisters
- Priority access
- Immersive official portable audio guide
- no mobile applications or personal earphones are required
- no physical guide included
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
at Piazza Stazione nr. 4 (behind the Basilica) at the Ticket Office. Show your voucher and you can get ticket and audioguide
