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Tour Church and Museum of San Marco with frescoes by Beato Angelico
Florence
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the Museum and the Church of San Marco with a private guided tour of one of the most suggestive places in Florence, commissioned by Cosimo il Vecchio and designed by Michelozzo. A unique atmosphere of silence, light and spirituality awaits you here. With the Guide you will visit the rooms of the convent, from the cloister to the cells, admiring the frescoes of Fra Angelico, where each image was designed to accompany meditation. The itinerary also includes the refectory with the Last Supper by Ghirlandaio and the Medici library, among the first public libraries in Europe, as well as Girolamo Savonarola’s cell. Between art and history you will discover a more intimate side of the city...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Italian & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Italian & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance ticket to the San Marco Museum
Professional tourist Guide
Guided tour of the San Marco Museum
Explanation of the frescoes by Fra Angelico
Guided tour of the Church of San Marco
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za di San Marco, 1
Via San Marco, 1, 50121 Florence FI, Italy
Piazza San Marco 1, in front of the main entrance of the Church of San Marco, Florence
The Guide will be waiting for you in front of the main entrance of the Church of San Marco (central door on the square).
Guide will be recognizable with a tulip in hand.
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Tour Church and Museum of San Marco with frescoes by Beato Angelico
Florence
About
Discover the Museum and the Church of San Marco with a private guided tour of one of the most suggestive places in Florence, commissioned by Cosimo il Vecchio and designed by Michelozzo. A unique atmosphere of silence, light and spirituality awaits you here. With the Guide you will visit the rooms of the convent, from the cloister to the cells, admiring the frescoes of Fra Angelico, where each image was designed to accompany meditation. The itinerary also includes the refectory with the Last Supper by Ghirlandaio and the Medici library, among the first public libraries in Europe, as well as Girolamo Savonarola’s cell. Between art and history you will discover a more intimate side of the city...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Italian & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Italian & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance ticket to the San Marco Museum
Professional tourist Guide
Guided tour of the San Marco Museum
Explanation of the frescoes by Fra Angelico
Guided tour of the Church of San Marco
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za di San Marco, 1
Via San Marco, 1, 50121 Florence FI, Italy
Piazza San Marco 1, in front of the main entrance of the Church of San Marco, Florence
The Guide will be waiting for you in front of the main entrance of the Church of San Marco (central door on the square).
Guide will be recognizable with a tulip in hand.
Return
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
Church of San Marco, Florence
Visit to St Mark's Basilica with Guide. Inside you can admire the Crucifix of Fra Angelico on the main altar, frescoes and Baroque decorations, including works by Pier Dandini. Including the Chapel of the Sacrament with paintings and symbols related to the Eucharist. During the tour, the historical, artistic and religious context of the Dominican church and convent is explained.
40 minutes
2
Museo di San Marco
Guided tour of the Museum of San Marco. Explore the Renaissance cloister, the halls of the convent and the cells of the monks frescoed by Blessed Angelico. Including viewing works such as the “Annunciation” and other early Renaissance masterpieces. During the tour the historical, artistic and Dominican monastic life are explained.
