The Florentine Artisanal Path and Handmade Private Tour
On this tour you will discover the true craftsmanship of local artisans that enjoy welcoming curious visitors into their workshops. taking pride in what they do, and welcoming you into their sacred space. Come and witness them work their magic in real-time with live demonstrations and explanations.
The tour is also a perfect opportunity to explore recommended ‘made in Florence’ boutiques. You can add unforgettable hands-on experiences, such as hand-decorated paper workshops, olfactory experiences, creating your own perfume, ceramics, and pottery making, and weaving your own fabric.
Note:
Create your bespoke itinerary based on your interests. Workshop visits will depend upon daily availability. Demonstrations by the artisans are free of charge, without obligation to purchase. However, if you find something that you like, your contribution is always appreciated.
Operated by Florence Unveiled Tours - Tour Guide Silvia Bragagni
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The Florentine Artisanal Path and Handmade Private Tour
Pickup included
What's included in The Florentine Artisanal Path and Handmade Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ponte Vecchio
Our first stop will be the visit to an off the beaten path goldsmith workshop. Here you observe the process of how a jewel is created, from the initial sketch to the different design phases including embossing, engraving and reinterpreting Florentine renaissance pieces into re-worked creations.
Palazzo Pitti
Next we will visit one of the few workshops that can still make florentine mosaic. Every creation is a truly irreplicable, unique piece of art with a historic significance that can be found nowhere else but in Florence.
Piazza Santo Spirito
The Santo Spirito district is where most of the local hand crafts are made and where the artisan workshops concentrate. We will explore a few artisans. We will head to a workshop specializing in hand decorated paper. Here you can find a variety of decorative paper-covered items, and stationery that are all made inside the shop. In the same area we can then learn about the artistry of etching. We also have the possibility to see how entirely hand made shoes are made.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up (only at centrally located hotels)
- Enjoy a stroll through the streets and different historical districts of Florence
- Professional and flexible to your requests tour guide
- Possibility to personalize your itinerary based on your interests and passions.
- Private transportation
- food and drink
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Make sure that if picked up at hotel, the lobby has the same traveller name indicated for the tour.
Meeting Points
- In front of the Galileo museum (at the sun clock where the bronze gnomon is found).
End Points
- The tour will always end within the city center of Florence.
