• Florence Historic Center - Discover Florence through the eyes of its artisans on a private, design-centric walking tour. Accompanied by a local expert, explore selected workshops where leatherworkers, goldsmiths, and paper marblers continue to craft by hand, and understand why Florentine craftsmanship is celebrated globally. Set your own pace as you stroll through the historic Oltrarno neighborhoods, stopping for engaging conversations, demonstrations, and detailed observations. This private tour allows for personalized inquiries and exploration of interests—from techniques and materials to history and design. Inside the ateliers, observe artisans using traditional tools and learn how precision, patience, and creativity shape each creation, whether in stone, silver, gold, or vibrant paper designs.
• Santa Croce - Santa Croce provides a unique insight into how Florence’s artisan heritage seamlessly integrates with modern design. Leather is cut, dyed, and stitched in studios hidden behind Renaissance facades; silver is crafted on quiet workbenches; and fragrances are blended in boutique perfume labs that resemble ateliers more than shops. At the core of this ecosystem is the Scuola del Cuoio, the Leather School of Florence, established to preserve the city’s leather traditions and educate new designers. Its presence solidifies Santa Croce as a vital district for craftsmanship that evolves rather than remains static — a place where tradition meets fashion.
• Ponte Vecchio - Ponte Vecchio narrates the tale of Florence’s transition from medieval trade to sophisticated design. Goldsmiths’ workshops open directly onto the bridge, where small benches and narrow storefronts once provided Europe’s elites with precious metals and stones. Under the Medici, the bridge became a curated display of craftsmanship, setting the stage for the city’s future impact on Italian jewelry and accessory design. Today, its jewelers continue that legacy, merging age-old techniques with contemporary style in one of Europe’s most iconic artisan settings.
• Oltrarno - Across the river in the Oltrarno, Florence continues to produce handmade goods. Behind unassuming facades, leather is stitched, silver is engraved, fabrics are printed, and pigments swirl across trays for paper marbling. Artisans welcome clients, tools are ready on benches, and items are crafted individually — the antithesis of mass production. This blend of traditional workshops, modern studios, and emerging designers gives the neighborhood a unique creative identity, connecting Renaissance craftsmanship with 21st-century design. It remains one of the few urban areas in Europe where heritage craftsmanship thrives as a living industry rather than a museum exhibit.

• Private tour tailored to your group’s interests
• Visit to selected artisan workshops
• 2-hour private guided walk in the historic center
• Insights into Florence’s artisan heritage
• Expert local guide focused on Florence’s crafts
• Live craftsmanship demonstrations

• Transportation to the starting point
• Souvenirs

This exclusive experience provides unique insider access to Florence’s artisan community. The workshops are carefully chosen, introductions are personalized, and conversations naturally develop between guests and artisans. Free from the limitations of a set route or group schedule, the tour resembles a journey through a network of creative connections rather than a typical tourist path.
The outcome is a tailor-made adventure that showcases how Florence’s artisan legacy continues to shape modern Italian design and fashion, one atelier at a time.

• Private guided tour highlighting Florence’s artisan crafts.
• Explore workshops for live demonstrations and engage with local artisans.
• Learn about the history behind Florence’s artistic acclaim.
• Benefit from a flexible itinerary with a dedicated guide for your group.
• This tour follows a flexible route and may vary depending on the day and workshop availability.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.