Private Guided Tour of Santa Maria Novella in Florence: History, Art & Architecture

Highlights

• Skip-the-Line Access
• Private Expert Guide
• Artistic Masterpieces

What's included

Itinerary

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   Santa Maria Novella

   1h 30min

   Discover Florence's artistic heart on a private guided tour of the Santa Maria Novella complex. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to explore eight centuries of history in this stunning church and museum. Marvel at the Renaissance facade designed by Leon Battista Alberti using the "Golden Ratio" for geometric perfection. Inside, stand before Masaccio’s Holy Trinity, the revolutionary fresco that first introduced three-dimensional perspective to painting. View Giotto’s historic Crucifix and the vibrant Tornabuoni Chapel, where Ghirlandaio’s frescoes depict 15th-century Florentine life in brilliant detail. Your expert guide will lead you through the peaceful Green Cloister, famous for Paolo Uccello's unique green-pigmented artwork, while sharing fascinating insights into the powerful influence of the Dominican friars on the cultural and spiritual evolution of Florence.

Before you go

Location