Why it is worth doing
Oltrarno still mixes restoration, bookbinding, metal and leather workshops with ordinary neighborhood life.
How to plan it
- 01
Cross Ponte Santa Trinita in the morning and reach Piazza Santo Spirito.
- 02
Take the smaller streets toward San Frediano and the Conventino.
- 03
Look for workshop signs and open doors, then ask before entering or taking photographs.
- 04
Finish with time in the square instead of rushing to another monument.
Local tips
- Many workshops close for lunch or work by appointment.
- A working studio is not an attraction, so enter respectfully and do not interrupt the maker.
- Buy only when the object and price genuinely work for you.
Information updated: June 28, 2026
FeelFlorence, official tourism site
Schedules and prices can change. Check the official information before you go.