Top Experiences in Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella

This is a private tour, only the group that books the tour participates!
I am a licensed local guide, and I will be at your exclusive disposal for the entire duration of the tour (approximately 3 hours)

The visit starts from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, walking through the streets of the historic center passing by the Officina Santa Maria Novella, the Baptistery, the Duomo, Piazza Santa Elisabetta, Piazza della Signoria, reaching the Ponte Vecchio and ending in Piazza della Repubblica.

Along the way I will tell you stories, show you particular details, anecdotes and legends to help you discover Florence from a different point of view than usual.

Where is Cellini's portrait in Piazza della Signoria? Do you know the little pig's lucky ritual? And Berta's curse? Why is bread made without salt in Tuscany?
Bring your curiosity to discover these stories, a little good humor and we will have fun together for a few hours

The tour includes a visit at the Salvatore Ferragamo shoe museum which displays photos, sketches, trademarks and a collection of shoes designed by Salvatore and his daughter for many VIPs through the years: an exhibit about shoes and dresses designed by Ferragamo for the movie “Australia” is now visible in the museum. The tour includes a visit to the Farmacia of Santa Maria Novella,that opened to the public in 1612 and still preserves 14th century frescoes. It sells the original Dominican monks’ products like perfumes, soaps, and “medicines”; a full immersion in the past with the feeling of being in a monastery. A visit to the nearby Church of Santa Maria Novella is also included. You’ll see the young Michelangelo’s “hands” in some of the characters painted on the choir, considered the absolute masterpiece of his painting.

The best of town temptations: visit the antique Florentine perfume shop, Officina Profumeria-Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella, the Salvatore Ferragamo shoes museum & store + famous Icecream parlour.

9-hour tour 

Round trip transportation from/to the port/ship

Comfortable air conditioning minivan

Professional tour guide-driver

English speaking driver

Drive across Tuscany to reach Florence

Florence highlights

Florence hidden sights

Free wi-fi on board

Free water on board

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

Discover the city’s highlights and its most fascinating monuments, learn the secrets of Florence in a fun walking tour with a professional tour guide. Explore the historic centre of Florence, walk the streets that inspired Dante, discover the story about Michelangelo’s David and learn how the biggest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Stroll through the streets of Florence and enjoy the Medieval and Renaissance atmosphere of this amazing city looking at it with the eyes of the insider.

Highlights:

Discover the secrets of Florence in a 3-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide;

Hear the stories about the Medici family – the Godfathers of the Renaissance;

See Florence magnificent Duomo with its biggest masonry dome in the world;

Admire the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria;

Get many useful tips on restaurants, shops and other places to visit;

The thorough guided visit of a marvelous Renaissance Basilica and its beautiful Cloisters, followed by the discovery of the fascinating setting of an ancient pharmaceutical workshop.