Step inside one of Florence’s spiritual gems with a guided tour of the Santa Maria de Novella church, a Gothic-Renaissance design that’s steeped in centuries of Florentine history. Admire evocative frescoes and devotional sculptures by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio that decorate the chapels while a guide explains their meaning and importance. For a sensory treat that combines the feel of a medieval apothecary with the fragrance of luxury Italian perfume, browse elixirs and bath products in the little-known pharmacy tucked within the church walls.

Private, 3-hour tour of Santa Maria Novella Square and Church
Learn the history behind one of Florence's most important churches and public squares
Admire Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and others that adorn the chapels
Explore the symbolism of masterful frescoes, crucifixes, and trinities
Visit the historic pharmacy inside the church
Shop for handmade perfumes, elixirs, and bath products in an apothecary dating back to the Middle Ages
Private guide for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pharmacy products (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Santa Maria Novella, Firenze FI, Italy
In front of the Church of Santa Maria Novella

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

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Great tour of Santa Maria Novella

Katherine_G, Oct 2023

Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. Individual pieces of art were discussed as well as how the church was woven into the fabric of historic Florence.

Surprising how much art work was in the church.

Gina_D, Oct 2022

Our guide was very knowledgeable about Santa Maria Novella and pleasant to spend two hours with! Lots to see at this church.

Impressive location - but headphones would have helped for translation

Doug_K, Oct 2022

The church and grounds are beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided historical background. Given her accent, it was hard to capture everything and we'd have been better served with earphones.

Great tour

Scott_B, Aug 2022

Lucia was very knowledgeable and helpful. She helped us in many ways get more out of our trip. The Church was beautiful.

Excellent!!!

Colleen_F, May 2022

So glad we did a private tour, this was one of the best tours I have been on. Very informative. We had a wonderful time.

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Santa Maria Novella Private Tour

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