A Private churches tour in Florence

Florence is not only an open-air museum: it is also a city where the sacred and the artistic meet in extraordinary harmony. Artviva invites you to step inside some of its most iconic and evocative churches, where faith, history, and creativity intertwine to tell the story of the Renaissance.

Your private art historian guide will lead you through a carefully curated selection of Florentine churches, each guarding treasures of immense cultural value. From Giotto’s frescoes to Brunelleschi’s architectural genius, from Michelangelo’s sculpture to the intimate beauty of lesser-known chapels, this itinerary is a journey into the very soul of Florence.

Highlights include the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli; Santa Maria Novella, adorned with Masaccio’s revolutionary frescoes; and San Lorenzo, where Brunelleschi’s architecture frames Michelangelo’s earliest works. Along the way, you will also discover hidden gems, often overlooked by hurried tourists, yet rich in beauty and meaning.

This private experience allows you to pause, reflect, and ask questions. You will gain a unique perspective on the Church’s role as a patron of the arts, the relationship between faith and artistic innovation, and how these sacred spaces helped shape Florence’s identity.