Florence: Private Guided Visit to Santa Maria Novella Basilica & Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica
Florence: Private Guided Visit to Santa Maria Novella Basilica & Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica
The thorough guided visit of a marvelous Renaissance Basilica and its beautiful Cloisters
The thorough guided visit of a marvelous Renaissance Basilica and its beautiful Cloisters, followed by the discovery of the fascinating setting of an ancient pharmaceutical workshop
Experience
- Santa Maria Novella
- Giardino dei Semplici
- Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica
- Private professional local guide at disposal for 1,5 hours
- Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
- Basilica admission ticket to be paid on the spot.
- Full price ticket: €7.50.
- Reduced price ticket: €5.00 for children aged 11 to 17 years.
- Free admission for children under 11 years old
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before departure. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable. No refunds will be granted for no-shows, missed departures, or failure to complete the tour.
- Basilica admission ticket must be paid on the spot.
- Full price ticket: €7.50.
- Reduced price ticket: €5.00 for children aged 11 to 17 years.
- Free admission for children under 11 years old
Santa Maria Novella Basilica was founded by the Dominican Fathers at the beginning of 1200 and magnificently stands with its splendid Renaissance façade, in the namesake beautiful square. Inside it, we will have the chance to see masterpieces such as the "Crucifix" by Giotto the "Trinity" by Masaccio and the spectacular frescoes by Filippino Lippi and Ghirlandaio and also hear the story of the "mendicant order" of friars who have always been present in this church. Our tour ends inside the elega
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- Santa Maria Novella
- Giardino dei Semplici
- Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica
Includes
- Private professional local guide at disposal for 1,5 hours
- Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
Excludes
- Basilica admission ticket to be paid on the spot.
- Full price ticket: €7.50.
- Reduced price ticket: €5.00 for children aged 11 to 17 years.
- Free admission for children under 11 years old
Essential Information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before departure. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable. No refunds will be granted for no-shows, missed departures, or failure to complete the tour.
- Basilica admission ticket must be paid on the spot.
- Full price ticket: €7.50.
- Reduced price ticket: €5.00 for children aged 11 to 17 years.
- Free admission for children under 11 years old
Itinerary
Santa Maria Novella Basilica was founded by the Dominican Fathers at the beginning of 1200 and magnificently stands with its splendid Renaissance façade, in the namesake beautiful square. Inside it, we will have the chance to see masterpieces such as the "Crucifix" by Giotto the "Trinity" by Masaccio and the spectacular frescoes by Filippino Lippi and Ghirlandaio and also hear the story of the "mendicant order" of friars who have always been present in this church. Our tour ends inside the elega
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