Da Vinci Experience in Florence: Your Last Chance to Step Inside Leonardo’s World

If Florence is on your itinerary in the coming weeks, the clock is ticking: the Da Vinci Experience is entering its final days. This immersive exhibition, which has captivated thousands of visitors throughout the summer, will close on October 5, 2025 at the Cattedrale dell’Immagine, right in the heart of the city’s historic center. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit before it’s gone.

A journey into Leonardo’s genius

➡️ Book your official ticket for the Da Vinci Experience in Florence here (advance date and time required).

More than just an art show, this is a 35-minute audiovisual spectacle that surrounds you with the life and ideas of Leonardo da Vinci. Projected across the walls of a former church, the story unfolds in six thematic chapters that highlight his many identities: the artist, the scientist, the engineer, and the anatomist.

It’s a rare chance to experience Leonardo’s genius through a blend of historical accuracy and cutting-edge technology — the kind of perspective you won’t get by simply looking at his works in a museum.

(Curious about Leonardo’s personal story? Read also: The Woman Behind the Genius: The Life of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mother.)

Beyond the projections

The exhibition doesn’t stop at the immersive video. With the Da Vinci VR Experience, VIP ticket holders can put on virtual-reality goggles and try out Leonardo’s unbuilt inventions — from flying with the “aerial screw” to piloting a war machine or navigating a paddleboat along a river.

Other highlights include full-scale models of Leonardo’s machines, reconstructed from his original sketches, and the playful Scribble2Art project, which turns visitors’ doodles into drawings in the master’s style using artificial intelligence.

Tip: If you have a few extra days in Tuscany, consider a day trip to Vinci, Leonardo’s birthplace, for an even deeper dive into his legacy.

Tickets for Da Vinci Experience in Florence

Tickets are available in several categories, including VIP options that unlock the Oculus VR experience. All tickets must be booked in advance for a specific date and time through the official authorized reseller:

Category	Price	Online Tickets
Full	€16.00 + fees	Buy here
Full VIP	€19.00 + fees	Buy here
Reduced (students, seniors 65+, children 5–12)	€13.00 + fees	Buy here
Reduced VIP (students, seniors 65+, children 5–12)	€16.00 + fees	Buy here
Children under 4	Free	–
Family*	€12.00 + fees	Buy here
Family VIP*	€15.00 + fees	Buy here

Service fees apply to online purchases. Open-date tickets (“biglietto open”) are also available for added flexibility.

A different stop on your Florence itinerary

The venue itself — the Cattedrale dell’Immagine in Piazza di Santo Stefano al Ponte — is just steps from the Ponte Vecchio and within easy reach of Florence’s main attractions. It’s the perfect cultural experience if you’ve already checked off Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi, and the Pitti Palace, and are looking for something unique.

Still haven’t booked your stay? Explore our selection of Florence hotels here.

Whether you’re passionate about art, history, or modern technology, the Da Vinci Experience offers an extraordinary way to connect with the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Just remember: this opportunity vanishes after October 5.

And if your travels take you north, don’t miss another masterpiece — The Last Supper in Milan.