Explore Florence’s artisan heritage on a guided walking tour with a local expert. See traditional crafts like leather making, marbled paper, perfume, and jewelry, and visit workshops to watch artisans working live. Learn the stories behind Florence’s handmade identity and what makes its craftsmanship famous worldwide.
Begin your walk through the historic neighborhoods shaped by centuries of skill and tradition. Along the way, understand why protecting traditional businesses matters, and how local makers keep Florence’s identity alive today. Discover how Florence became one of Europe’s most respected centers for handmade excellence, built by real places and real people.
Learn how the Medici family supported local crafts and helped shape Florence’s artistic reputation. Hear the story behind the Goldsmiths’ Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) and its long connection to fine jewelry making. Find out how the Medici also encouraged Florentine mosaic making (commesso fiorentino) in 1580, a rare art still practiced today.
Step inside authentic workshops and meet artisans who proudly continue these timeless skills. Watch live demonstrations using classic tools and techniques, and see how creativity and precision bring each piece to life. Admire unique works crafted in stone, marbled paper, gold, and silver.
Go off the beaten path to explore hidden botteghe linked to the Esercizi Storici Fiorentini (Historical Florentine Businesses). Learn why Florence was unrivaled in the Middle Ages for the quality of its artisanal products and trade. See how the city later earned global fame as a leather capital and helped inspire iconic brands like Gucci and Ferragamo.
We meet in Piazza del Duomo, 41, directly across from the cafe of the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
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