Santa Maria Novella + Audio Guide

Additional Information & Description

Santa Maria Novella brings medieval and Renaissance art into a 15th-century Dominican church in central Florence. The basilica is the highlight of the monastic complex, with a visit that takes you beyond the church itself to its cloisters. This ticket pairs skip-the-line access with an audio guide.

Art inside the basilica

Tour the basilica to see artwork from two major periods, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The visit also includes 15th-century frescoes and the cloisters, giving you several distinct parts of the complex to explore. The frescoes add a specific focus to the wider collection: alongside the other works, they form part of what you can admire during your time at Santa Maria Novella.

The Dominican story

Santa Maria Novella was built shortly after the first Dominican friars arrived in Florence. Its connection to the Order of Preachers gives the church a history beyond its artwork. The audio guide explores that history, introducing the religious order associated with the basilica and adding context to the place you are visiting.

What your ticket includes

Your ticket includes skip-the-line access to Santa Maria Novella and an audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Choose from those five languages for the commentary. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket on your phone.

Arrival and accessibility

Allow two hours for the visit, and arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start. The arrival address is Piazza della Stazione, 4, in Florence. Santa Maria Novella is wheelchair accessible. These timing details give you a clear schedule for arrival and for exploring the basilica and its surrounding complex.