Oltrarno-San Frediano, Florence: Things to Do

This area features artisan workshops, traditional trattorias, and cobblestone streets, providing a local vibe away from tourist crowds. Key attractions include the Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and the daily market at Piazza Santo Spirito.

Brancacci ChapelArt Museum
Profumoir Firenze - San NiccolòSpecialty Store
VivaldiCafé & Bakery

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Oltrarno-San Frediano

Brancacci Chapel
★ 4.4 · 1.7k
Art Museum★
15th-century Renaissance frescoes are the main draw at this baroque-style church & museum.
Mon
10 AM – 4:45 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 4:45 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4:45 PM
Sun
1 PM – 4:45 PM
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Profumoir Firenze - San Niccolò
★ 4.8 · 153
Specialty Store
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Museo Bardini
★ 4.6 · 529
Art Museum
Compact museum housing paintings, sculptures & other pieces collected by art dealer Stefano Bardini.
Mon
11 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Thu
Closed
Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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L'ornitorinco
★ 4.9 · 120
Bookstore
A bookstore for curious individuals, offering a selection of books and a bar, serving as a gathering place for people of sentiment and good will.
Mon–Tue
10 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 1 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Alessandro Dari Gioielli -- Museo Del Gioiello- Atelier e Scuola
★ 4.5 · 236
Museum
Retail workshop & museum for the eponymous goldsmith's intricate jewelry & decorative objects.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Oltrarno-San Frediano

Vivaldi
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Café & Bakery· €1–10
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7:30 PM
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Pasticceria Buonamici
★ 4.8 · 536
Cake Shop· €1–10
A vintage Florentine bakery and patisserie known for its pastries, including pistachio cream croissants, tiramisu, and maritozzi, alongside coffee.
Mon
7 AM – 2 PM
Tue–Fri
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
7 AM – 1 PM
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Mysterium Cocktail Bar Firenze
★ 4.9 · 375
Cocktail Bar· €10–20
Mon
6 PM – 1 AM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
6 PM – 1 AM
Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 1 AM
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Dondino Bookique
Bar· €1–10
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 9 PM
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
4 PM – 12 AM
Sun
4 PM – 11 PM
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Gunè San Frediano
★ 4.8 · 478
Italian· €100+
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
7 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
7 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
7 PM – 10:30 PM
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Santarosa Bistrot
★ 4.3 · 3.4k
Restaurant· €1–20
Fish, grilled octopus & wine served in a relaxed, glass-enclosed restaurant with patio seating.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 12 AM
Fri
8 AM – 1 AM
Sat
8:30 AM – 1 AM
Sun
8:30 AM – 10 PM
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Formaggioteca Terroir
★ 4.7 · 488
Restaurant· €10-30
Every day
4 PM – 11 PM
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Manly The Office
★ 4.9 · 657
Brunch· €1–10
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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