Florence: Tour of Craft Workshops

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Get to know the authentic world of Florence's famous craftsmen and artisans. Immerse yourself in atmospheric Florentine districts like San Frediano, Santa Croce, and Oltrano.

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Highlights

Experience authentic Florence through the work of its artisans and craftsmen
Explore the neightborhoods of San Frediano, Santa Crcoce, and Oltrano
Visit private workshops and small businesses
Observe the art of how traditional products are made

Description

Join a tour focused on these famous traditions. Immerse yourself in atmospheric Florentine districts like San Frediano, Santa Croce, and Oltrano. Walk down streets full of small businesses like shoemakers and framers. Together with your tour guide, discover numerous processes which take place in Florentine workshops and laboratories. Observe how typical Florentine paper is hand-painted, and how hard stones are worked by the only craftsman who still works with them. Enter the workshop of a Florentine goldsmith and observe him at work. Visit a prestigious framer and an antique dealer. Admire these skilled practitioners at work as you enjoy the authentic side of Florence.