Oltrarno Tour with Local Life

Highlights

• Feel the rhythm of everyday Florence in Oltrarno
• Cross Ponte Vecchio into a less touristy district
• Discover artisan workshops and local trades
• Visit Santo Spirito basilica

Description

Discover a more lived-in side of Florence on a walking tour through the Oltrarno, a district known for artisan workshops, local traditions, and a slower, more authentic rhythm. Designed for travelers who want to look beyond the city’s most visited routes, this experience combines neighborhood history with everyday culture, food traditions, and personal recommendations from your guide. It is especially well suited to Hispanic travelers, with guiding available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. After meeting your guide at your hotel, or in front of Caffe Gilli in Piazza della Repubblica for hotels outside the historic center, cross Ponte Vecchio toward the Oltrarno. As you walk, learn how this part of Florence developed its own identity, shaped by artisans, workshops, and generations of local life. Depending on opening hours, you may see active craft workshops and hear about the traditional trades that still define the neighborhood. Continue through Piazza Santo Spirito and, visit the Basilica of Santo Spirito . Along the route, hear about Palazzo Pitti and its connection to the Medici family, wander through lesser-known streets and squares, and discover local food traditions such as affogato, schiacciata, trippa, and lampredotto. Your guide will also share personally selected recommendations for artisan shops, trattorias, and wine bars. The tour ends in the Oltrarno or nearby central Florence after the final stop.

Includes

Walking tour Hotel pickup Local recommendations

Excludes

Museum enrry tickets Church entry tickets (Basilica is free entry) Drinks Snacks

Important Information

• Meeting point is at your hotel, to be confirmed at booking For hotels outside the historic center, meet in front of Caffe Gilli in Piazza della Repubblica Wear clothing suitable for church entry

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund