Florence Artisan Workshop Tour with Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step beyond the city's famous landmarks and immerse yourself in a world where craftsmanship, passion, and heritage are still alive. Accompanied by a local guide, explore historic workshops and family-run ateliers where skilled artisans continue to create exceptional handmade products using techniques passed down through generations. Meet the people behind these treasured traditions, learn about their craft, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage that has shaped Florence for centuries. From fine leather goods and intricate decorative arts to unique local creations, you'll experience a side of Florence that many visitors never see. A sightseeing tour, this is an opportunity to connect with the city's authentic character, discover hidden gems, and experience the creativity that continues to make Florence renowned around the world. For an even more immersive experience, a traditional Tuscan lunch can be arranged upon request at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visits to one authentic artisan workshop
- Guided walking tour of Florence and Oltrarno district
- Professional licensed guide
What's not
- Meals
Itinerary
Stop 1: Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore) – Meeting Point
Discover the powerful Florentine guilds and their role in shaping the city’s economy and artisan identity. Admire the statues representing different trades.
Explore the political and economic heart of Florence. Learn about the Medici family and admire Palazzo Vecchio and its historic significance. Duration: 20 minutes Admission: Not included (external visit)
Pass by the Uffizi and discover how it once functioned as administrative offices for arts and crafts under Medici rule. Duration: 15 minutes Admission: Not included
Walk across Florence’s iconic bridge and learn about its transformation from butchers’ shops to goldsmith workshops. Duration: 15 minutes Admission: Free (external visit)
Enter Florence’s most authentic artisan neighborhood and discover the Vasari Corridor and Medici connections. Duration: 20 minutes Admission: Not included (external visit)
Discover the Florentine mosaic technique and take part in a short hands-on experience. Duration: 30 minutes Admission: Included
Walk along Via Maggio, known for antique furniture and historic artisan shops. Duration: 15 minutes Admission: Free
Experience the authentic Florentine atmosphere in one of the city’s liveliest squares, surrounded by local shops and food spots. Duration: 20 minutes Admission: Free
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Piazza San Giovanni 1, next to the Loggia del Bigallo, in front of the Baptistery of San Giovanni. The guide will be holding a yellow tulip. It is recommended to arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Behind Italy
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Florence
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 59 shows & theatre we list in Florence.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 33 of 59.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Florence
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, gathers masterpieces of art and architecture into a compact city of stone streets beside the Arno.
The Duomo, with Brunelleschi's great red-brick dome, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery's gilded doors, marks the centre of town. A few streets away, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio face a loggia full of sculpture, and the Uffizi Gallery holds Botticelli, Leonardo and Raphael. Michelangelo's David stands in the Galleria dell'Accademia.
Top-ranked sights in Florence: Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi), Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore).
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