Florence: Santa Maria Novella Basilica & Perfume Tour
ID: GYG1495544-2291288
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella on a guided tour in Florence. Learn about Dominican history and the city's perfume heritage.
Join a local guide to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies and perfume houses.
Inside the Basilica, discover Renaissance art, Gothic architecture, frescoes, chapels, sacred symbols, and the legacy of the Dominican friars. Then continue to the Officina, where medicinal herbs, aromatic plants, essences, and Florentine craftsmanship shaped a perfume tradition admired worldwide.
Instead of visiting them separately, understand how Dominican medicine, herbal knowledge, Renaissance art, perfume, and Florentine beauty are part of the same story.
Highlights
- Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella with a guided tour
- Learn about the Dominican friars and their influence on the city
- Visit the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
- Admire Renaissance art and Gothic architecture inside the basilica
- Hear about Florence's perfume tradition and Dominican medicine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Minimum age of participants is: 7
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
INCLUDED
- Licensed tour guide
- Guided visit of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Entrance tickets to the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Visit to the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
- Introduction to Dominican history, Renaissance art, and Florentine perfume heritage
- Small-group or private experience, depending on the option selected
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Shopping at the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
- Perfume-making workshop
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
