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Free tour

Florence Unknown: Curiosities, Secrets, and Hidden Passions of the Oltrarno Neighborhood

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Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: Spanish and Italian
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Registered on 31 August 2021
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you want to discover the true essence of Florence, away from the tourist routes? Join us to explore the Oltrarno, the most authentic, artistic, and Florentine neighborhood of the city.

We begin at the elegant Piazza Santa Trinità, where we will talk about powerful families, fashion, and commercial rivalries. We will cross the beautiful Santa Trinità Bridge, rebuilt stone by stone after World War II, with one of the most beautiful views of the Ponte Vecchio.

We will walk through Borgo San Iacopo, among medieval towers and charming alleys, and reach the hidden Piazza della Passera, a symbol of the most popular, creative, and lively Oltrarno.

We will see the birthplace of the Mona Lisa, learn about Machiavelli's thoughts in front of his former residence, and stop in front of the Palazzo Bianca Cappello to discover a story of love, power, and scandal with the Medici as protagonists.

We will continue to the imposing Palazzo Pitti, and conclude the tour in the vibrant Piazza Santo Spirito, the bohemian heart of the neighborhood, where a young Michelangelo secretly studied anatomy.

A tour full of history, fascinating characters, and unique corners. Ideal for those who want to experience Florence like a true local.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Piazza di Santa Trinita, 1R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
We'll be waiting for you at PLAZA SANTA TRINITA, at the COLUMN OF JUSTICE, next to the Salvador Ferragamo Palace. The guide is carrying an orange flag.
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Outside visit
Plaza Santa Trinità
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Outside visit
Puente de la Santísima Trinidad
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Outside visit
Plaza de paso
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Florence Unknown: Curiosities, Secrets, and Hidden Passions of the Oltrarno Neighborhood
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