Discover Florence’s curious yet charming Oltrarno neighborhood on a sunset stroll with a guide. Set on the lesser-visited side of the River Arno, the historic quarter boasts artisan shops and lively piazzas, as well as some sinister secrets. During a 2-hour tour, you’ll find places linked to Machiavelli and Michelangelo, hear quirky facts about medieval Florence, and finish with an aperitivo in a traditional bar.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Aperitivo of 1 drink and snacks
Headsets to hear the guide clearly, if the group is large
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via de' Tornabuoni, 1
Return
Santo Spirito
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Discover Florence’s curious yet charming Oltrarno neighborhood on a sunset stroll with a guide. Set on the lesser-visited side of the River Arno, the historic quarter boasts artisan shops and lively piazzas, as well as some sinister secrets. During a 2-hour tour, you’ll find places linked to Machiavelli and Michelangelo, hear quirky facts about medieval Florence, and finish with an aperitivo in a traditional bar.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Aperitivo of 1 drink and snacks
Headsets to hear the guide clearly, if the group is large
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Via de' Tornabuoni, 1
Return
Santo Spirito
Itinerary
1
Museo di Palazzo Davanzati
Starting from Piazza Davanzati in Florence, your tour kicks off with a stroll across the centro storico and along the Ponte Vecchio, the city’s famous old bridge.
15 minutes
2
Ponte Vecchio
The other side of the River Arno is home to Oltrarno, a neighborhood with a rich and quirky history. Stroll past the home of Niccolò Machiavelli, the Florentine whose name became linked with cunning and sly manipulation. See where the Renaissance artist Michelangelo carried out secret and gruesome studies of the human body, and uncover a historic spot where medieval Florentines were punished.
30 minutes
3
Piazza Santo Spirito
Amble along cobbled streets as the sun goes down, and admire the artisan shops and studios of the historic enclave. The enchanting streets, lined with the palazzi of noble families, spill into café-filled piazzas. Tour ends with an elegant cocktail on a rooftop terrace. There, you can enjoy a glass of red or a classic Negroni while overlooking one of Oltrarno’s most famous Piazzas.
