• Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 74 - Montelupo Fiorentino is a charming town just 20 minutes from Florence, celebrated for its rich 700-year history in ceramics. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in authentic Tuscany at a family workshop where five generations of potters have crafted clay daily.

Visitors will explore a pottery factory and witness the entire production process, from raw clay to hand-painted majolica, while meeting the skilled artisans who create each piece by hand. At the shop, Salvatore, a master potter with 50 years of expertise, will personally guide guests through shaping their own piece on the wheel. Whether you’re new to pottery and seeking a fun, interactive way to create a lasting memory of your Italian adventure, or an experienced potter eager to enhance your skills with Italian artistry, Salvatore tailors the experience to your skill level.

After the visit, your creation is fired, hand-glazed, and shipped to your home anywhere in the world, all included in the experience price. In approximately two months, a piece of Tuscany crafted by your hands will arrive at your doorstep.

Recognized as one of the Best Experiences in Italy 2025, this activity is perfect for all ages, including couples, families, solo travelers, and groups.

• Worldwide shipping of your finished pieces to your home
• Private guided tour of a working pottery factory
• Option to order custom-made ceramics to add in the same box I have to ship
• Local transport to the factory by car
• Double firing and hand glazing of your pieces
• All materials: clay, apron, and pottery wheel

Matteo grew up in an environment filled with clay, observing his father and grandfather craft ceramics by hand. Florence offers a wealth of incredible sights, but there is an Italy beyond the typical tourist paths that is truly worth exploring, and that’s where they are located. Montelupo Fiorentino has been the heart of Florence’s ceramics production for over 700 years.

Visitors are welcomed into the daily life of a pottery family, meeting Matteo’s father, Salvatore, who has been working at the wheel for five decades, along with artisans who meticulously hand-paint each piece. This experience provides a newfound appreciation for handmade items. If something particularly appeals to visitors, they have the opportunity to order custom-made pieces directly from the factory! After the tour, guests can try their hand at the wheel, creating something with their own hands.

The team takes pride in enhancing the Italian journey for their visitors, allowing them to not only visit Italy but to truly explore it, understand its traditions, and leave with a personal creation.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Very easy to reach by train with a 20min ride from Florence

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