Discover Oltrarno, literally 'the other side of the Arno', a part of Florence that many visitors overlook. While most stay in the historic centre north of the river, this small-group walking tour takes you across to a quieter neighbourhood known for its local food traditions.
You'll visit five carefully selected stops, each offering a different perspective on Florentine cuisine. Step into a family-run deli where pecorino cheese comes from trusted local producers. At a long-established pasticceria, taste cantucci made from a recipe that has remained unchanged for decades. You'll also stop at one of Florence's most iconic lampredotto stands to sample this traditional street food.
Continue to a historic fiaschetteria, recognised by the city council, where dishes such as ribollita are prepared following long-standing methods and wine is served through a wine window. The tour ends at La Sorbettiera, a gelateria appreciated by locals.
Along the way, your guide will lead you through Oltrarno's streets, passing details that are easy to miss, including a medieval gate dating back to 1333, wine windows set into palazzo facades, and a quiet square featuring a Michelangelo crucifix.
