Mysticism, Art and Hidden Symbology Tour

Mysticism, art and hidden symbology, a special, unique and different visit.

Although the tour is designed for those people who like to understand and delve into art and its symbols, there will also be no shortage of anecdotes and curiosities.

Get ready to see beyond the obvious!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - We will discover the hidden symbols that Santa Maria Novella hides.

We start with the Facade of Leòn Battista Alberti.

Inside the church we will visit:
Masaccio’s Trinity
Giotto’s Crucifix
The Strozzi Chapel
The Tornabuoni Chapel
The Strozzi Chapel in Mantua
The Green Cloister
The Spanish Chapel
The Museum with the frescoes of Paolo Uccello.

What's Included
  • Official art historian guide specialized in hidden symbols in art
What's Not Included
  • Admission ticket €7.50 adults, €5 from 11 to 17 years old
Location
P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 18/A
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
The meeting point of the guide with the group is at the central door of the façade of the church of Santa Maria Novella. The guide waits for the group with a green sign with a sun.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X1014emjulior
May 28, 2025
Great experience with Sonia Sanchez in Florence - Great knowledge and clarity in the explanation. It was pleasant and friendly throughout the trip which was three days. He was always absolutely punctual. Widely recommended!!
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Daniao256
Apr 21, 2025
Magnificent guide!!! Sonia - A formidable guide!! Knowledgeable correct everything you showed us, prepared, cultured, and very pleasant. Thank you Sonia!!
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J6221goirmam
Apr 17, 2025
The museum mostly but like everything else amazing we leave with a good taste in our mouths - We loved Sonia is a super guide everything super clear and super cute knows everything super defined and very professional when you asked her to explain it again in case she did not understand super cute and patient gave you your space when you went to eat and gave you very good recommendations to go to eat or to buy things
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E64qialiciac
Mar 1, 2025
An exceptional guide to Florence. 🥰 - I couldn't have been in better hands to visit and enjoy the city of Florence. Thank you Sonia for your professionalism, kindness and great knowledge of mythology. It's been a real pleasure having you as a guide. We will return and will definitely continue to discover this beautiful city together.
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Globetrotting575319
Jan 26, 2025
Private tour in Spanish highly recommended - Sonia is a fantastic and professional Spanish guide. We hired the private tour choosing to enter with her the Uffizi Museum and Academy. Both the quality and clarity of the explanations about the history of the city, in works of art / its artists, curiosities of the streets of the city, recommendations for the rest of the trip... made our family trip allow us to appreciate and enjoy much more the artistic and historical importance of Florence.
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Ramirop138
Oct 10, 2024
Wonderful experience!!! - A wonderful visit with Sonia as Guide proved a unique experience full of knowledge in simple and enriching language!! Super recommended!! 10 out of 10
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S8137clruthd
Aug 28, 2024
Interesting and entertaining - Sonia is amazing! A super enjoyable private guided tour with interesting information. It flew past us. We will definitely repeat!
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Macorominas
Aug 7, 2024
Exceptional guided tour of Florence - Yesterday afternoon my family and I were very lucky to visit the historic center of Florence next to what is sure to be one of the best tour guides in the area. We did a route of about two hours with Sonia who explained the history of the city, its sculptures, its architecture and a lot of anecdotes about Florence, its inhabitants and customs. My kids really enjoyed themselves. And we really do too! Thank you so much, Sonia. We will repeat for sure!!!
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Papotoche
Jun 28, 2024
There will be a third time with Sonia - Our first experience with Sonia dates back to 2015. The second one now in 2024 and choosing it again is already indicative of the magnificent impression it left us the first time, more than confirmed and with an added value worthy of a great professional. When we traveled from Rome, only for that visit, the train arrived almost an hour late and was able to explain to the rest of the group the incident to begin the visit with us. Needless to say or say anything else
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Z8756ycmanuelz
Jun 7, 2024
Without a doubt, the best official guide to Florence... We recommend it 1000% - We have no words to thank Sonia, her company and explanations in all the guided tours we have done (Uffizzi Museum, Academia, Palazzo Vecchio, Church of Santa Mª Novella and tour of the historic center of Florence). We loved the city and its beer... Hahahaha. We recommend her 1000%, she is charming!!!!
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From $199 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).