Florence Artisan Walk: Craftsmanship Through the Ages

The Art of Craft: Florence’s Hidden Workshops

Florence’s beauty is not only found in its museums and monuments — it’s alive in the hands of the artisans who continue centuries-old traditions. This private family-friendly walking tour invites you into the world of Florentine craftsmanship, offering access to working studios where art is made every day. Designed to your pace, your group and your interests!

From goldsmiths and leatherworkers to marble inlay, etching, papermaking, and perfume blending, you’ll visit artisans who preserve the techniques of the Renaissance with skill and passion. Along the way, your expert guide shares stories of family legacies, forgotten trades, and how Florence’s reputation for excellence endures.

Walk through quiet lanes and vibrant quarters where the city’s creative spirit still thrives — and leave with a deeper connection to Florence’s handmade soul.

HIGHLIGHTS

Step inside working studios
Visit authentic artisan workshops and see Florence’s creative legacy in motion.
Watch tradition come to life
Observe masters of leather, gold, marble inlay, or etching using time-honored techniques.
Explore Florence’s quiet corners
Wander through backstreets and districts rich in history, culture, and artistic spirit.
Meet the makers behind the craft
Hear the stories of families who’ve passed down their skills for generations.
Discover rare, handcrafted pieces
End your walk with a visit to a boutique offering truly one-of-a-kind souvenirs.
Travel with insight
Your private guide tailors the experience to your interests, providing historical depth and local knowledge throughout

DETAILS

A Personalized, Private Tour
This walking experience is led by a knowledgeable local guide and tailored to your interests — whether you’re drawn to textiles, jewelry, paper, or scent.
Visits to Real Working Studios
Depending on your guide’s connections and artisan availability, you may step into studios of goldsmiths, leatherworkers, marble inlay artists (commesso), engravers, papermakers, or perfumers.
Artistry in Action
Watch as fine materials are shaped by hand: leather stitched and dyed, gold delicately soldered, paper embossed, or perfume blended in the age-old Florentine style.
An Atmosphere of Discovery
Walk through Florence’s Oltrarno or San Niccolò districts — areas known for their creative heart — filled with cobbled alleys, historic workshops, and a slower, authentic rhythm.
A Final Stop for Unique Finds
Conclude at a curated artisan shop where the pieces tell the story of their makers — and where you might just find your own piece of Florence to take home.
No Rush, No Crowds
This private tour moves at your pace, with room for conversation, questions, and quiet appreciation of Florence’s living traditions.

We create custom itineraries for this destination — and all our destinations.  Tell us what you love, and we’ll craft a tour designed just for you.

Private Tours.

Curated Moments.

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Share your preferred destinations, interests, and inspirations — from iconic cities to tucked-away treasures — and we’ll curate a seamless, immersive itinerary with every detail thoughtfully arranged. This is European travel, elevated.

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