• Oltrarno - Explore the serene and often overlooked neighborhood of Florence. Join an expert guide to visit three local workshops, where traditional artisans preserve their centuries-old crafts.

• Visit a paper workshop to try your hand at paper marbling and take home your own unique creation.

• Enter a leather workshop and meet a local family dedicated to their craft, producing exquisite handmade purses, luxury pet supplies, beaded necklaces, and more.

• Discover a mosaic laboratory, where artisans maintain this ancient tradition. Learn how they transform rough stones into intricate masterpieces using age-old techniques.

• Expert local guide
• Paper marbling demonstration
• Meet a family of leather workers
• Florentine Mosaic and Stone work Laboratory

• Food & drinks
• Gratuities

The quaint Florentine district of Oltrarno is celebrated for its artisans and workshops, where you can take an immersive journey through centuries-old traditions.

Begin your tour at a renowned paper workshop, known for its extraordinary marbled designs, a legacy passed down from the 17th-century bookbinding artisans. Observe the creation of distinctive designs, some still in demand today and contribute your own touch to the marbling process; an enjoyable memento to take home!

Proceed to a leather workshop run by a local family. Despite the gradual outflux of leather artisans from Oltrarno since the 14th century, a few surviving workshops persist. Witness the family craft exquisite hand-stitched items.

Embark on a visit to a mosaic laboratory next. Mosaic art has fascinated Italy since the Roman era, but Florence’s flavour under the Medici reign was a class apart. Engage with the artists who still breathe life into this time-honoured craft, painstakingly assembling ornate works of art from humble, rough stones.

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