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Oltrarno Artisans tour, Wine Window and Gelato

Florence, Italy
  • 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

South of the River Arno, Florence’s Oltrarno neighborhood is a tranquil area still full of traditional artisan stores and workshops. Discover it on this small-group tour that gives you a chance to meet local artisans and learn about their techniques, from paper marbling to etching and leatherwork. Wrap up with a delicious hand-crafted gelato then cross the river for a glass of wine at a historic “wine window”.
  • Enjoy the relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour
  • Shop—or simply window shop—historic boutiques and craft stores
  • See a side of Florence that day-trippers rarely experience
  • Learn how the Medicis helped shape Italy’s passion for gelato

What's Included

  • Guided exploration of the artisanal district
  • Snacks
    Gelato at a local gelateria
  • Visit to a boutique specializing in decorative paper
  • Tour of a family-run studio for traditional etchings
  • Leather workshop visit with a focus on Florentine leather crafting
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Experience at a historic wine window with a glass of wine included
  • Knowledgeable local tour leader
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ristorante Caffe' Pitti - Botteghina
    Piazza de' Pitti, 10, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

    We meet in Piazza dei Pitti, in front of Caffe Pitti.

End point

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Start time
.4:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Piazza De' Pitti

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Piazza Santo Spirito

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Santo Spirito / San Frediano

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Santo Spirito / San Frediano

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Ponte alla Carraia

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

6

Santa Maria Novella

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun and Educational

Yvonne_S, Aug 2026
Definitely educational. Saw the actual artisans describe the process of making paper, leather works etc. We were able to touch and feel the materials. The wine wall experience was cool and unique. And of course the gelato was amazing. I’m so glad we took this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Yvonne, this is exactly the kind of feedback we love to read! We put a lot of care into creating this tour so guests can really connect with Florence’s artisan traditions and see the craftsmanship up close. It’s lovely to know you appreciated that side of the experience. And of course, a stop at one of the historic wine windows and some gelato make the day even better. Thank you so much for your kind words!

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