Sant'Ambrogio Neighborhood and Food Market Tour

Explore one of the most charming neighborhoods of Florence, Sant' Ambrogio! You'll admire the home of Leonardo's apprenticeship, the Florence Synagogue, and the house of Michelangelo. Stroll through the historic flea market, the Pantheon, an unlikely jail, and more with friendly local, Omar.

Experience details

• Destination

  Florence

• Category

  Art & culture tours

• Duration

  3 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Italiano

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Private guide • Off-the-beaten-track tour with a native local! • A typical Italian breakfast • Visit to 1 local church and an artisan lab • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Piazza dei Ciompi

• A Local Breakfast

  Let's kickstart the day in a local bar where we'll have a real Florentine breakfast; coffee and a traditional Florentine pastry.

• Via Dè Macci

  Walk past my home, and discover one of the most famous Italian restaurants with its own theatre. A street where it is said Leonardo studied as a young boy!

• S.Ambrogio Market

  Explore the authentic local market: fresh fruits and vegetables, tasty cheese, and with butchers yelling & selling the famous Florentine steak. One of the vendors is an old elementary school mate of mine.

• Local Tasting (optional)

  Choose from 3 options: a popular wine shop among the locals, a super tiny sandwich shop, or a street deli shop run by friends.

• Florence Flea Market

  Let's visit the historical Florence flea market. Learn about antique shops and the ties with Renaissance culture.

• Seclusion Convent & Jail

  When accessible, visit the jail of Florence and the Women's seclusion convent. Explore its new library bar and characteristic popular houses.

• Signs of the Flood

  Hear stories of the most damaged neighbourhood during the 1966 flood and the help from Florence's 'Angels of the Mud'.

• Saddest Street in Florence

  Wander down the saddest street in Florence and find out how it got its nickname.

• Ex-mental Health Hospital

  Pass by one of the first Italian mental health hospitals and hear about its history.

• A Historical Artisan

  Depending on the day, we will visit an unforgettable historical laboratory of mosaics or the Historical Leather School.

• Casa Buonarroti

  Pass by Michelangelo's House, which today is a beautiful museum.

• Santa Croce Church

  Admire the Florentine 'Pantheon', where Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and other great Italians rest.

• Artisanal Gelato (optional)

  I can take you to an artisanal gelateria, where you can buy a yummy gourmet gelato.

• For a Great Cause (optional lunch)

  A delicious lunch by the historical cinema, Alfieri, for an unbelievably low price. It's organized by 'I Ragazzi del Sipario,' a non-profit organization whose chefs, waiters, and assistants are people with mental disabilities or coming from delicate family situations.

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• Omar

  The Fun Actor

  Omar

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  English • Italiano
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide
  • Off-the-beaten-track tour with a native local!
  • A typical Italian breakfast
  • Visit to 1 local church and an artisan lab
  • Kids join for free

• Not included

  • Lunch

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.