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Overview

Step inside the quiet spiritual heart of Florence. Slow down and discover one of Florence’s most intimate Renaissance treasures. Inside the former Dominican convent of San Marco, art was created not to impress, but to inspire silence, reflection and devotion. With your private guide, walk through cloisters, quiet corridors and monks’ cells frescoed by Fra Angelico, including the famous Annunciation. Along the way, uncover the story of Savonarola, the preacher who challenged Medici Florence, and see how beauty, faith and power shaped one of the city’s most fascinating hidden places. A peaceful private tour for travelers who want to experience Florence beyond the crowds, at a slower and more meaningful pace. Ready to discover how a painter of silence became one of the most admired artists of popes, preachers and powerful Florentine families?

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za di San Marco, 1, 50121 Firenze FI, Italia Piazza San Marco 1, davanti all’ingresso principale della Chiesa di San Marco, Firenze La guida ti aspetterà davanti all’ingresso principale della Chiesa di San Marco (porta centrale sulla piazza). La guida sarà riconoscibile con un tulipano in mano.

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Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco

Church of San Marco, Florence Guided tour of the Basilica of San Marco. Inside, visitors can admire the Crucifix by Beato Angelico on the high altar, as well as frescoes and Baroque decorations, including works by Pier Dandini. The tour includes the Chapel of the Sacrament, featuring paintings and symbols related to the Eucharist. During the tour, the historical, artistic, and religious context of the church and the Dominican convent will be explained.

Duration: 40 mins

2. Museo di San Marco

Guided tour of the Museum of San Marco. Explore the Renaissance cloister, the convent halls, and the monks’ cells decorated with frescoes by Beato Angelico. The tour includes a viewing of works such as the “Annunciation” and other masterpieces of the early Renaissance. Throughout the tour, the historical and artistic context, as well as Dominican monastic life, will be explained.

Duration: 50 mins