Oltrarno

Overview

This tour explores Florence's coolest neighborhood: just cross one of the bridges over the Arno and you'll feel a different vibe. Here, where Florentines still live and traditional artisan workshops endure, you'll breathe in an authentic atmosphere.
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Walking through the neighborhood's streets, we'll find numerous hidden gems that hurried tourists often miss. All you have to do is follow us!

Places

Brancacci Chapel

Santo Spirito Church

Artisan Workshop

Gelato and coffee tasting

Pitti Palace

Ponte Vecchio

Info

Tour duration: 3 hours

The tour consists of an outdoor walk with access to two churches and is available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The tour is suitable for all visitors and is not particularly difficult.

We recommend dressing in an appropriate way as we will be visiting holy places.

Fees

230 Euro 1 person
250 Euro 2 persons
270 Euro 3 persons
290 Euro 4 persons

If you are a larger party please contact us for pricing and availability.

The fee includes food tastings and entrance tickets to Brancacci Chapel and Santo Spirito Church.

By booking this tour we can follow you step by step, helping you to make the reservations for both the churches. If you are planning to visit the museum independently, we recommend reading our BLOG instead.

What to expect

Our tour kicks off at the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, home to the stunning Brancacci Chapel. In the 1420s, Masaccio and Masolino painted their revolutionary fresco cycle here, depicting the life of Saint Peter, often called “the Sistine Chapel of the 1400s”.This masterpiece clearly shows the pivotal shift from Medieval art to the new Renaissance style. You’ll witness how the saint’s stories come alive through groundbreaking use of perspective and monumental anatomy, achieving a perfect balance of form and meaning. This chapel is truly a milestone that influenced generations of artists.

Next, we’ll head to the Santo Spirito neighborhood to visit its namesake church. This was Filippo Brunelleschi’s final project, and it’s filled with masterpieces, including a wooden crucifix carved by a very young Michelangelo.

The Oltrarno district is renowned for its traditional artisan workshops. Along our walk, we’ll pause at one of our favorite spots. Here, you’ll see small masterpieces still crafted by hand today, with incredible patience and precision.
We’ll also enjoy a delightful stop to recharge with coffee and gelato at one of our favorite downtown cafes.

Afterwards, we’ll pass by the magnificent Pitti Palace. Once a grand Medici royal residence, it now majestically guards incredibly rich art collections.

Our tour concludes back on the Arno River, at Florence’s most iconic bridge: the Ponte Vecchio. This historic bridge beautifully blends romantic views with captivating stories.

Ready to explore Florence’s artistic treasures and authentic charm? Book your tour today!