The Oltrarno Artisan Evening
Discover Florence's creative soul south of the river
Your Evening Timeline
Artisan Workshop Visit
Oltrarno Artisan District
Free (unless you buy)
Wander the streets where craftsmen still make gold leaf, leather goods, and furniture by hand. Pop into open workshops.
Address: Start at Piazza Santo Spirito
Via Maggio and Borgo San Frediano have the best concentration of workshops
Wine Bar in a Palace
Pitti Gola e Cantina
€25-35 for wine and snacks
Tiny wine bar facing the massive Pitti Palace. Outstanding Tuscan wines by the glass.
Address: Piazza dei Pitti, 16
Ask for a Brunello recommendation - they know their stuff
Farm-to-Table Dinner
Il Santo Bevitore
€80-110 for two
Booking requiredModern Tuscan cuisine using local ingredients. Romantic, sophisticated, but not stuffy.
Address: Via di Santo Spirito, 64/66r
The beef tartare and homemade pasta are exceptional
Nightcap at a Jazz Bar
Volume
€25-35
Hipster cocktail bar overlooking Santo Spirito. Live music some nights, always cool vibes.
Address: Piazza Santo Spirito, 5r
Sit outside in the piazza - the church facade is beautifully lit
Booking Checklist
- •Restaurant: Book 4-5 days ahead
- •Everything else is flexible
Weather Backup
Rain: Most artisan workshops are indoors, add Palazzo Pitti visit (€16 each)
Estimated Total
€120-180