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Discover hidden authentic workshops and learn about Florence’s artisan culture. Meet and interact with highly skilled artisans while creating beautiful and extraordinary handmade items.

Highlights

• Meet and interact with local artisans creating extraordinary and unique items
• Discover the authentic part of Florence in a beautiful off the beaten track walk
• Visit hidden Florentine artisan workshops
• Learn about creative processes, ancient techniques all handmade with old tools.

Description

Explore the uniqueness and elegance of ancient Florentine crafts by discovering hidden away workshops on a walking tour. Meet and interact with extraordinary and authentic artisans in their workshops, still creating as in the Renaissance. Meet up in Piazza Santa Croce close to the antique workshop 'museum' where extraordinary Florentine mosaics landscapes are “painted” with precious stone, exactly like in the time of the Medici. Go to the most hidden historic laboratory of goldsmiths in Florence. Observe the creation of magnificent jewels, entirely handmade in Florentine style, authentically unique. After a short refreshment, a drink, or a delicious gelato, our walk continues in Oltrarno with a visit to one of the last authentic leather artisans in Florence. Be amazed by design and creativity, and learn about leather qualities and tanning. See unique bags, wallets, and belts all handmade with love and passion. Visit the smiley bookbinder creating beautiful paper and leather items. Be the spectator of the magic creation of marbled paper, with unique colors and motifs.

Includes

Visit to a: Florentine mosaic hard stone inlay workshop Goldsmith Florentine style workshop Leather artisan workshop Bookbinder with a marbled paper demonstration Refreshment (drink or gelato) if requested.

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes Photography is allowed Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund