Florence: The curious Oltrarno, Self-Guided Audio tour

Florence, Italy

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the Florence neighborhood of Oltrarno, the “other side of the Arno River,” with this self-guided smartphone tour. The hip yet history-rich district is the traditional home of the Florentine artisans, and you’ll learn all about them as you explore at your own pace. Just download an iOS or Android app for the tour via a secure promo code, then take the tour whenever it suits you best.

Take the tour at a time and pace that suits you and your group of friends
Make use of offline content and an interactive map as you explore by foot
Find Oltrarno highlights such as the Pitti Palace and Sdrucciolo de’ Pitti
Hear the history behind the Florence artisans who ply generations-old trades

What's Included

Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone
Offline content with offline interactive map and signature stories
Αctivation link to access your audio tour

Smartphone
App not available for Windows phones
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance tickets to museums, archaeological sites, or churches are not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
- Direct route from the city center to the heart of the Oltarno.

End point

Ponte alla Carraia, Firenze FI, Italy
- Link the curious Oltarno with the rest of the city.

Operating hours

03/02/2020 - 04/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

Ponte Vecchio (Pass By)

Church of Santa Felicita (Pass By)

Ponte alla Carraia (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that this is an audio self-guided tour. No VR / AR is included, no physical guide will accompany you.
You must have an Android or iOS smartphone for this digital tour. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation. Please ensure you have enough storage space on your device (100-150 MB)
After booking, you will receive an email through Viator, from our local supplier, Clio Muse Tours with further instructions about your tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
The tour is yours to use at any moment you wish according to your schedule and also repeat any time.
Near public transportation

Usage of headphones is recommended, in order to best enjoy this multimedia (audio, photos & text) self-guided tour.
Book per device to be used, not per participant.
Most travelers can participate
Ensure your device is fully charged prior to your visit
Non refundable once activated
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.2

based on 5 reviews

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Audio guide pronunciation is rough

Nancy_G, Nov 2025

Oltrarno is a fascinating place to visit. This audio tour is annoying due to the voice of the narrator. It sounds like bad AI — pronunciation of local places and names is terrible.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello 😊 Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the audio didn’t meet your expectations. Your input is valuable to us and helps improve🌷 Best regards, Jo

Not worth the time and money

Sara_M, Mar 2025

The AI voice was hard to listen to and the tour was not very informative. It was not worth the money

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear Sara, We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed! We always strive to provide high-quality audio tours written by local experts and narrated by professional voice actors. While we do our best to maintain these standards, there are rare exceptions of using AI voice, and we apologize that this experience didn't meet your expectations. Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate it. Best regards, Olga, Marketing Dept.

Good history but flawed Italian pronunciation

Jane_P, Nov 2023

I thought the map and history tour was okay but the narration and in particular the pronunciation of the Italian was atrocious.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Jane, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your feedback on the Italian pronunciation. We want to assure you that we collaborate with professional local narrators for our voiceovers. Your input is valuable to us, and we'd love to hear more about how we can improve the narration to meet your expectations better. Please send us detailed feedback at support@cliomusetours.com so that we can work on improving our tours. Warm regards, Angeliki, Product Dept"

Very nice way to explore at your own pace.

GERALDINE C, Jul 2019

Audio tour was excellent value and allowed us to go at our own pace. Very good introduction to Altorno.

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're really excited that you enjoyed the audio tour. If you're planning to visit Rome, Greece or the Netherlands, check out our collections of skip-the-line combos and audio tours! Looking forward to assisting you again in the near future. Best Regards, Irini from Clio Muse Tours