As you enter Santa Maria Novella, you will be taken back in time to the point where Florence transformed from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance period.

With a licensed local guide, explore the basilica, its immense chapels and peacefully quiet cloisters while learning about Dominican monks, prominent Florentine families and outstanding artists.

Stand before the large Crucifix painted by Giotto and witness how he transformed the human figure into an emotional one. Meet the sculptured Crucifix of Brunelleschi and see Masaccio’s Holy Trinity which was restored in 2026 and is regarded to be one of the first examples of Renaissance perspective in art.

Then head to Tornabuoni Chapel where artist Ghirlandaio turned religious stories into bright episodes from the life of Florentines through clothes, buildings and portraits of important families.

In just 90 minutes discover how art, religion, science and family ambition merged to create Renaissance art.