Artisans of Florence: Small Group Atelier Experience

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Walk the streets of historic Florence with a local expert and meet the makers who keep its craft culture alive. Watch leather being cut and stitched, perfume blended, marbled paper pulled from pigments, and jewelry designed at the bench. Along the way, learn how Florence became a global reference for quality craftsmanship.

   2 Stunden•Eintritt frei

2. 2

   Step into working ateliers where Florence’s artisans still cut, stitch, engrave, and gild by hand. See marbled paper pulled from swirling pigments, gold hammered into fine jewelry, and leather shaped with tools unchanged for generations. Wander beyond the tourist routes into botteghe linked to the Esercizi Storici Fiorentini and uncover how Florence’s medieval workshops powered its wealth and reputation. Learn how this heritage later shaped modern Italian fashion, inspiring brands like Gucci and Ferragamo.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei

3. 3

   Ponte Vecchio

   Follow the Medici’s vision for craftsmanship and see how their patronage built Florence’s reputation as a city of art and fine design. Hear stories of the Ponte Vecchio, once lined with goldsmiths whose workshops glittered along the river. Learn about commesso fiorentino, a jewel-like mosaic technique championed by the Medici in 1580 and still produced in hidden ateliers today.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   Oltrarno

   Across the river in the Oltrarno, Florence reveals a quieter world of artisan workshops and independent ateliers. Here, leatherworkers, bookbinders, jewelers, tailors, and woodcarvers practice techniques passed down for generations. The pace is slower, the work is meticulous, and the neighborhood still feels lived-in — a place where craftspeople greet regulars, tools stay out on benches, and creativity is part of the daily rhythm.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard of our company's name.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour itinerary is flexible and may change depending on the day and the availability of workshops.
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please meet your guide and join the tour. They will have the necessary information.

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.