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Artisan Workshops: Private Walking Tour in Florence

4.9(8)Florence

About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional guide

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Florence Santa Croce Basilica

      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

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Piazza Santa Croce

      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

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Ponte Vecchio

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

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Pitti Palace

      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.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

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

      20 minutesAdmission free

    6. 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.

      30 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    Santa Croce Square by the Statue of Dante

    The map shows Florence. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Not wheelchair accessible

    Cancellation and refunds

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

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    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Artviva The Original & Best Walking Tour
    Product code
    6144P20

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