Private tour in the Oltrarno: the coolest district of the world for the Lonely Planet

  • Up to 12 Participants
  • Available in: Italian, English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian

What you will find

This tour will allow you to discover the 'Oltrarno', the part of Florence on the left side of the river Arno where it is possible to experience the soul of the city and get in touch with the initiators of the Renaissance: Brunelleschi and MasaccioFlorence is considered the cradle of the Renaissance because of the cultural texture of its society, which saw a fusion of artists, merchants, humanists and scientists; for this reason we will see masterpieces of paintings and architecture as well as art craft works.

FULL PROGRAM

Oltrarno, the part of Florence on the left side of the Arno river, to touch the soul of the city and get in touch with "the initiators of the Renaissance", Brunelleschi and Masaccio.

Florence is considered the cradle of the Renaissance thanks to its society, which saw the happy fusion of artists, traders, humanists and scientists.

Here's what you'll see: one of the last silk production workshops in the world that still uses a warp machine designed by Leonardo da Vinci; an authentic sculpture studio where the same family has been making sculptures for over two centuries; The Brancacci Chapel, a casket with frescoes where you can admire the transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance; The Church of S. Spirito: a masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi, the founding father of the Renaissance; a demonstration of marbled paper, an ancient technique that from the Middle Ages continues to fascinate connoisseurs of the trade and not.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • entrance to the Santo Spirito Church and the Brancacci Chapel;
    • Workshop and visit to the Antico Setificio Fiorentino;
    • Guided tour by a certified tour guide;
    • Workshop for marmorized paper;

    YOUR GUIDE / TOUR OPERATOR

    Slow Tour is a certified tour operator qualified by the City of Florence Tour Operator 'official sticker'. It was born in 2010 from the passion for slow tourism inspired by the Slow Food experience. The tours of our agency are characterized by the search for special places, all visited personally in such a way as to offer real "experiences". Guaranteed quality!

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    Info / Important details

    CANCELLATION POLICY: cancellation must be notified within 48 hours prior in writing to receive a full refund. In case of cancellation notified from 48 hours prior to the tour departure the tour operator will give to the customer the following options: voucher for the tour or activity that can be used by a third party, voucher for the tour or activity that can be used in a different date (to be agreed), refund of the 70% of total amount. If you have not cancelled your reservation and are not present at the agreed time of your tour you are not entitled to a refund.

    • Type: private tour
    • Conditions: minimum 2 people, maximum 12
    • Accessibility: wheelchair (communicate in advance), children
    • Duration: approx 4h
    • Voucher: digital and / or paper
    • Pets: no

    Where / Meeting point

    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 8, 50123, Firenze 32/R - 50123 Firenze