Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour
At a glance
Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour is a 3h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $216.46 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local professional Guide at your side.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
- Local professional Guide at your side
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Santo Spirito Monumental Complex Admission (to be paid on the spot)
- Gratuities
- Everything not mentioned as Included
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 40m
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. -
Stop 2 · 20m
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.
Meeting point
Piazza de' Pitti nr 24 in front of the newspapers stand
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $216.46 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local professional Guide at your side.
Where does it start?
Piazza de' Pitti nr 24 in front of the newspapers stand
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
