Authentic tour of Florence's artisan workshops

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

local expert guide
entrance to artisan workshops in Florence

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ponte Vecchio

    The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy. The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Oltrarno

    The Oltrarno (beyond the Arno) is a district of Florence, Italy. It is located south of the River Arno. It contains part of the historic centre of Florence and many notable sites such as the church Santo Spirito di Firenze, Palazzo Pitti, Belvedere.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Florence Tours by Made of Tuscany
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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