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This is not a regular leather shopping tour. It is a private look into Florence's real artisan world — places hidden from normal tourists and accessible only through trusted local connections.
Your experience starts before we even meet. With a personal style consultation, we match the route to your exact taste, budget, and wardrobe goals. Once on the tour, you will step inside historic, family-run workshops to see master artisans using traditional skills passed down for generations. You will also experience true local life by visiting a tiny studio run by an Italian couple, where every single leather item is made by them by hand. Because this is a private tour, you get exclusive access to restricted back-rooms and private collections that the general public never gets to see.
By the end, you will know the exact tests to spot real Italian leather anywhere. You will leave with total shopping confidence and pieces that carry the true spirit of Florence — not tourist trap regrets.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce
Itinerary
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1Basilica of Santa Croce
Meeting point and tour introduction. We dive into the history of Florentine leather, learn essential tests to spot real vs. fake leather, and watch authentic videos of the traditional tanning process — building your knowledge foundation before stepping into any workshop.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step inside a monumental institution where world leaders and Hollywood icons source their leather. You will handle rare animal skins, learn to identify distinct leather grades, and view heritage antique pieces used by the global elite.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Piazza Santa Croce
Exclusive private access to a multi-generational leather atelier in Santa Croce. Step inside the artisans' private workshop, view limited-edition pieces unavailable in the storefront, learn traditional techniques used to craft signature products, and speak directly with master artisans about their craft. Browse pre-season collection pieces accessible only through this private tour. (Note: Photography strictly prohibited at this stop to protect proprietary designs.)
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
Experience deep local immersion inside a tiny workshop run by an Italian couple who hand-craft 100% of their stock. Enjoy interactive demonstrations of their historic craft and explore unique, unimaginable items made entirely of leather.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
Tour concludes with personal recommendations, final shopping tips, and the opportunity to ask any remaining questions about authentic Florentine leather.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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