Artisan Workshops: Private Walking Tour in Florence

Embark on this 3-hour expert-led small-group walking tour of artisan workshops in Florence where you will discover the heart of Florentine traditional craftsmanship. Treat yourself to a lovely experience that includes meeting practitioners of ancient crafts, from hand carved wood furnishings to gorgeous mosaics and sculptures. On this exploration of Florentine creativity you will also have a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind items that are the perfect souvenirs or gifts for someone back home.

1. 1

   Basilica of Santa Croce

   15 min

   Your guide, an expert personal shopper with a keen sense of authenticity, tradition and beauty, will meet you at the Statue of Dante in Santa Croce square

2. 2

   Piazza di Santa Croce

   30 min

   Your first stop will be a Florentine inlay mosaic technique workshop where you will see mosaic landscapes painted with marble and stones in the ancient workshop museum

3. 3

   Ponte Vecchio

   30 min

   Next you will visit to a historic goldsmith artisan workshop where you can admire the creation of totally handmade florentine style jewelry

4. 4

   Palazzo Pitti

   Pass by

   from here, you will head towards either a real leather shoe maker's studio to discover one of Florence's traditional and trendy products that are entirely handmade or to a leather bag workshop to see skilled artisans making unique leather bags with great care, skill, and attention to detail.

5. 5

   Piazza Della Passera

   20 min

   Next, your guide will take you to a wood workshop where a local artisan carves furnishings and sculptures or marquetry inlay by hand.

6. 6

   Piazza Santo Spirito

   30 min

   Next on your tour is a truly special treat. You will visit a bookbinder's workshop. Here you will witness the mesmerizing creation of authentic Florentine marbled paper.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.