Beyond fine art, Florence is known for its rich artisan heritage. Discover how local artisans are keeping this tradition alive on a private handcraft tour that gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Made in Italy.’ Depending on your interests, visit workshops specializing in leather, jewelry, paper, furniture, watches, and other Florentine goods that have been made by hand for centuries using time-honored methods.

Explore Florence's celebrated handcraft scene
Meet skilled artisans and watch techniques passed down through generations
Great opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind Italian goods
Private tour is customized to your interests, from leather to jewelry

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour

Hotel pickup
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
close to the column

Pickup points

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Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

3/1/2022 - 3/6/2025
Monday - Friday : 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up is possible only if your hotel or apartment is located downtown

What To Expect

Ponte Vecchio (Pass By)

Piazza della Signoria (Pass By)

Piazza Santa Croce (Pass By)

Oltrarno (Pass By)

Demetra Tour Guide of Florence and Tuscany (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by Demetra Fanetti

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Demetria took us on a fascinating...

Felicia V, Aug 2018

Demetria took us on a fascinating journey to see little known but iconic family owned handcraft workshops and stores of Florence. We visited a leather store and watched the owner as he made an unusual coin purse, available exclusively at his store. He explained the entire technique of making his items from source to final product. I purchased one coin purse each for my daughters as they were exquisite, custom made and could be monogramed with their initials. Next we visited a jaw dropping mosaic workshop and were party to learning the whole process of how they source stones and material from all over the world and have a posse of designers who ideate and create masterpieces. We watched artisans at work, creating artifacts and saw the finished items in the Company store. Lastly we were taken to a family owned jewellery store and workshop, where we learnt how the material is sourced by the owners and made into unusual pieces of jewellery, coveted by their loyal clientele. Not only was what we saw and learnt during the tour fascinating, but the location of each of the workshops added to their aura. The leather shop was located in a bylane of Florence's historic centre, the Mosaic Workshop and Store was located just across from the sprawling Medici palace museum and the jewellery store and workshop was located just off Ponte Vecchio. Demetria intentionally guided us through the lesser known streets of Florence and pointed out hidden aspects of the city that we didn't know existed-like wine doors made into houses bold, independent designer boutiques a square with art students, painting under the watchful gaze of their teacher. I was keen to take this Tour primarily because I wanted my young daughters especially my older one who is an Art and Design student to learn about different aspects of creativity, design and production. Demetria not only ensured that the Tour was educational, but she made sure it was enjoyable and memorable as well. Felicia Variava Albert, Managing Director, Blaze Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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