Full description
Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella at your own pace, with fast-track entry and an audio guide, admiring works by Masaccio and Giotto.
Step inside one of the most fascinating landmarks in Florence and discover the beauty of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella on a self-guided visit with fast-track entry and an official audio guide available in multiple languages, exploring this extraordinary complex at your own pace, avoiding the crowds while uncovering centuries of art, architecture and history. Behind its iconic façade, admired by masters like Michelangelo, the basilica reveals a harmonious blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.
The visit lets you admire some of the most important works of Italian art, including Masaccio's groundbreaking Trinity, Giotto's expressive Crucifix and frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, where scenes of Florentine life come vividly to life. The route continues through peaceful cloisters and richly decorated chapels, where art, faith and history intertwine, discovering the influence of powerful families like the Medici and Strozzi, and how the Dominican order shaped Florence's spiritual and cultural identity.
The audio guide accompanies you throughout the visit, revealing stories, details and hidden meanings behind each masterpiece, turning your exploration into a deeper and more engaging experience.
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Important - Offer
Special discount available for bookings made between 09/01/2026 and 10/16/2026, for travel from 09/01/2026 until 03/27/2027. Take advantage of this limited-time offer!
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour's departure time
● Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended depending on weather conditions. Appropriate clothing is required: both women and men must wear garments that cover the shoulders, and should avoid trousers, skirts or shorts above the knee
● Flash photography is not allowed inside, and large bags or backpacks must be left in the lockers before entering
● This is a self-guided tour. No physical guide is included
● The tour includes a dedicated portable audio guide. No mobile application or personal earphones are required
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● Please note that at certain times during high season or when there is a large number of visitors, queues may occur even with fast track access options due to security checks
● This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
● Digital voucher accepted
Inclusions
✔ Entry ticket to Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Cloisters
✔ Priority access
✔ Immersive official portable audio guide in Italian, Spanish, English, French and German
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Guide
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 18, 50123 Florence FI, Italy