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The Florentine Artisanal Path and Handmade Private Tour

New To The Site! Florence, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

On this tour you will discover the true craftsmanship of local artisans that enjoy welcoming curious visitors into their workshops. taking pride in what they do, and welcoming you into their sacred space. Come and witness them work their magic in real-time with live demonstrations and explanations.

The tour is also a perfect opportunity to explore recommended ‘made in Florence’ boutiques. You can add unforgettable hands-on experiences, such as hand-decorated paper workshops, olfactory experiences, creating your own perfume, ceramics, and pottery making, and weaving your own fabric.

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Create your bespoke itinerary based on your interests. Workshop visits will depend upon daily availability. Demonstrations by the artisans are free of charge, without obligation to purchase. However, if you find something that you like, your contribution is always appreciated.

Operated by Florence Unveiled Tours - Tour Guide Silvia Bragagni

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up (only at centrally located hotels)
  • Enjoy a stroll through the streets and different historical districts of Florence
  • Possibility to personalize your itinerary based on your interests and passions.
  • Lunch food and drink
  • Private transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Make sure that if picked up at hotel, the lobby has the same traveller name indicated for the tour.

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Meeting point

Piazza dei Giudici
50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Florence
Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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What To Expect

Ponte Vecchio

Our first stop will be the visit to an off the beaten path goldsmith workshop. Here you observe the process of how a jewel is created, from the initial sketch to the different design phases including embossing, engraving and reinterpreting Florentine renaissance pieces into re-worked creations.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pitti

Next we will visit one of the few workshops that can still make florentine mosaic.Every creation is a truly irreplicable, unique piece of art with a historic significance that can be found nowhere else but in Florence.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Santo Spirito

The Santo Spirito district is where most of the local hand crafts are made and where the artisan workshops concentrate. We will explore a few artisans.We will head to a workshop specializing in hand decorated paper. Here you can find a variety of decorative paper-covered items, and stationery that are all made inside the shop.In the same area we can then learn about the artistry of etching.We also have the possibility to see how entirely hand made shoes are made.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

This last stop will take us on a scented, sensory path through the aromatic treasures of one of the world’s oldest apothecaries.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Florentine Artisanal Path and Handmade Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Hotel pick up (only at centrally located hotels)
  • Enjoy a stroll through the streets and different historical districts of Florence
  • Possibility to personalize your itinerary based on your interests and passions.
  • Professional and flexible to your requests tour guide
  • Lunchfood and drink
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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