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

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  • Skip the ticket line and direct access 
  • Explore at your own pace with an engaging audio guide
  • Feel each story come alive with evocative narration
  • Stand before Renaissance and medieval masterpieces by Masaccio, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Giotto and more
  • Discover the spirituality and the secrets of Florence’s oldest Dominican basilica
  • Uncover hidden chapels and mysterious frescoes far from the crowds
  • Immerse yourself in powerful stories of Medici family intrigue
  • Discover standout portraits of Renaissance upper class — and grab a one-of-a-kind selfie!

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Duration: Visit the museum in total freedom

Starting time: 11:15am (Monday to Saturday) - 12:00pm (Friday) - 2:00pm (Sunday)

Season: All year round

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 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.

  • Entry ticket to Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Cloisters
  • Pre-booking reservation ticket and agency fees- Priority access
  • Immersive audio guide (in English, Italian, French)

  • 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
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