Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour

4.1
(12 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

A captivating private walking tour through one of Florence’s most picturesque neighborhoods, guided by a local expert guide. You will explore the heart of the city's artisan traditions. Just steps away from the magnificent Piazza Pitti, you'll wander through hidden workshops where talented craftsmen produce timeless creations, including fine engravings, artistic prints, marbleized paper, and intricate enamel and silver masterpieces. Your journey continues to the lively Piazza Santo Spirito, a hub for cozy trattorias, boutique shops, and creative artist studios. Here, you'll step inside the stunning Santo Spirito Church, a masterpiece designed by the renowned Brunelleschi. Explore the Santo Spirito Monumental Complex, home to Michelangelo's rare surviving wooden sculpture, a breathtaking crucifix he carved as a teenager. Admire the serene cloister, refectory, chapter house, and sacristy, each offering a glimpse into Florence’s rich artistic and cultural legacy.

What's Included

Local professional Guide at your side
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Santo Spirito Monumental Complex Admission (to be paid on the spot)
Gratuities
Everything not mentioned as Included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Piazza de' Pitti nr 24 in front of the newspapers stand

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Palazzo Pitti

    Enjoy a thrilling walking tour with your private guide, through one of the most picturesque districts of Florence, where you can meet the genuine Florentine people and learn how they live and work in. A short distance away from the impressive Piazza Pitti, you will visit some of the extraordinary workshops where to admire local artisans at work, producing marvelous traditional handicrafts such as engravings, art prints, marble paper, enamel and silver objects.

    2 hours 40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Basilica di Santo Spirito

    Led by your expert guide, you will also reach the charming Piazza Santo Spirito, with its typical family restaurants, small shops and artists’ studios. Here you will be able to visit the charming namesake church designed by Brunelleschi (the Church was the last masterpiece of the great Artits). Here, if you wish, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonderful Santo Spirito Monumental complex (cloister, refectory, chapter house, and sacristy), where to admire the only existing wooden sculpture of Michelangelo: a crucifix that he carved at the age of only 17.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CAF Tour and Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Fashion Tours
Fashion Shows
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Cancellation Policy

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

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