Night Free Tour of OLTRARNO, the FLORENTINE NEIGHBORHOOD

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: Spanish, Italian
Quality Verified Registered on August 31, 2021
  • Free booking and cancellation
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Tour description

In this guided tour we will visit the "OLTRARNO" neighborhood , one of the most Florentine and unknown neighborhoods of the historic center. OLTRARNO is the heart of Florentinity , it is full of trattorias, artisan workshops, beautiful and elegant buildings , as well as curiosities, intrigues, secrets and history.

We will meet at the emblematic “Ponte Vecchio”, one of the icons of Florence. From this point we will go into the neighborhood, whose name means "on the other side of the Arno river".

We will walk through its narrow alleys, discovering local legends. During the route, we will approach the Byzantine cemetery of the 4th century, stopping in front of the Palace of Blanca Capello , you will live and be part of her intrigues, she is the lover of Francisco I de' Medici , second grand duke of the city.

Did you know that the "Gioconda" was Florentina? She is the protagonist of the most famous portrait in the world made by Leonardo da Vinci , we will see her birthplace . We will also visit the home of the mathematician Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli. His studies were very important for the design of the dome of Brunelleschi's Santa Maria de la Flor.

The guided tour of Oltrarno will take us outside the Pitti Palace . We will show you the place where Miguel Angel , one of the most famous and important sculptors, carried out his anatomy studies.

We will end the tour in Piazza Santo Spirito

Book this tour, you will live a unique experience in Florence, as if you were a local

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  • Meeting point:
    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 3, 50123 F...
    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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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 of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Alej... 03 Jun 2023
San Martín de los Andes

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
Muy clara Sofia y muy interesante todo lo transmitido
Elis... 22 May 2023
Barcelona

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Sofia, una mexicana italiana, que se conoce la ciudad desde hace 20 años por tener ahí familia, y nos hizo un recorrido fabuloso explicándolo todo fenomenal. Nos encantó! Recomendable
Sara 06 May 2023
Bollate

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Travelled in group - May 2023
Marcello è una persona molto colta, simpatica e decisamente fuori dal comune in positivo. Il suo modo di presentare luoghi e fatti è interessante e unico. Se votassi agirebbe con amici, lo vorrei al mio fianco
Guille 28 Apr 2023
Córdoba

muy interesante el tour
Patr... 21 Apr 2023
Bogotá

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Travelled alone - Apr 2023
Suficiente información, es un tour tranquilo y ameno. La guía conoce muy bien el tema y tiene muy buena disposición para contestar preguntas o hacer comentarios. Felicitaciones!
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Who is this tour for?

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

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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