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- English
- Italian
Uncover Florence’s artisan legacy through an experience that blends history, creativity, and craftsmanship. You may begin with an optional guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district, exploring the historic streets where leather and textile traditions have thrived since the Middle Ages.
The experience continues at the PIERO TUCCI Boutique with a hands-on sustainable leather workshop. Guided by experts, you’ll assemble and personalize your own accessory using carefully selected materials, creating a unique piece inspired by Florentine design.
Includes optional walking tour, leather workshop, welcome drink, and a Polaroid photo in a leather cover.
- Guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district with a local expert (if option selected)
- Participate in a sustainable leather workshop at PIERO TUCCI Boutique
- Create and personalize your own accessory to take home
- Includes a welcome drink and Polaroid photo in a leather cover
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
KINDLY NOTE: if you select the option with the Oltrarno Leathercraft Walking Tour, the meeting point will be in Piazza Ognissanti.
What to expect
You can choose to begin with an optional guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district, the historic heart of Florentine craftsmanship. As you stroll between San Frediano and Santo Spirito, your guide will introduce you to the origins of Tuscan leatherworking and textile arts, rooted in the Middle Ages, when wool, silk, and leather made Florence wealthy and influential.
Along the way, you’ll see workshops and historic streets where artisans still practice leatherworking, ceramics, and woodworking, preserving skills passed down through generations.
The experience continues, or begins if you select the workshop-only option, at the PIERO TUCCI Boutique inside Palazzo Gondi. After a welcome drink, you will join a zero-waste leather workshop focused on sustainability and design. Guided by experts, you will assemble and personalize your own accessory, such as a bag or belt, creating a unique handmade piece.
At the end, you'll have the opportunity to purchase your creation as a lasting reminder of your artisan experience.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- kINDLY NOTE: If you select the walking tour + workshop option, the meeting point is Piazza Ognissanti and the duration of the tour will be of 3 hours.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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