Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour
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
- 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 Location
Piazza de' Pitti
24, 50125 Firenze TOS, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Borgo San Frediano
Firenze FI, Italy
What To Expect
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Palazzo Pitti
2 hours 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santo Spirito
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2428FLORENCE_EB
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Florence Oltrarno Art and Crafts Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
