Spend the morning like a local exploring Florence’s key artisan quarters such as the bohemian Oltrarno (the other side of the Arno river) or lesser-sung corners for artisan workshops in Sant’Ambrogio & Santa Croce.

A taste of what you’ll discover and experience:

• Min. 3 artisan stops to understand Florence's hand-made legacy with paper marbling, jewelry, metal smithing, etching, mosaics, leather, wood restoration and more

• 2 food stops (coffee/baked goods, gelato) including a spin around the local daily market (weekday mornings only)

• Crash course in Florentine artisan culture with an art historian expert

• Pick up invaluable knowledge about unique sites and points of interest in-between artisan visits

• Optional add-on: wine tasting with Tuscan charcuterie pairings

• Meet the masters of famed Florentine arts & crafts with exclusive appointments

• Learn about Florence's key handicrafts crafts and their time-honored techniques and traditions

Excellent option for families traveling with kids, i.e. engaging demos led by the artisans with the option to add hands-on colorful paper marbling activities.

Duration: 3hrs Inclusions: All artisan visits (min. 3), min. 2 food stops (morning coffee and baked specialties), neighborhood walk and market stroll, gelato and specialized, bilingual expert guide.

Examples of artisans we visit: Metalworkers, jewelry makers, paper marbling, etching, leather making, scagliola and mosaic artists, docents of egg tempura Medieval painting, and ceramic artisans.

Please see "Zone Options" below for more details to determine the artisans you'd most like to meet.

Please note: We partner with a variety of artisans and appointments will rely on availability. Artisan visits vary during holiday periods and Saturdays. Alternatives to paper marbling include: etching, aquaforte, jewelry, leather or fashion artists.

This experience is apart of our private experience collection and is only available to book privately

ZONE OPTIONS: This experience is available in either the Oltrarno or the Sant’Ambrogio/Santa Croce quarter. Please make note of the following options and note in your booking which zone you'd like to explore:

Artisan choices in the Oltrarno zone: Paper marbling, Metalworking, Jewelry making, Etching, leather-working, book binding, Florentine mosaics (making and restoration), fashion design and wood restoration

Artisan choices in the Sant'Ambrogio zone: Scagliola, Egg tempura medieval painting, Ceramics and Jewelry-Making.

Optional upgrades: (at extra fee) add extra tasting stops (i.e. wine tastings) and/or artisan stops or focus on paper, jewelry, ceramics, bookbinding, metalworks, leather, wood restoration, etc.

Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional tastings and trip cancellation insurance.

PRIVATE TOUR Cost (depends on group size): 1-2 adults: $375 pp, 3 adults: $245 pp, 4 guests = $175, 5-6 guests = $135 pp, Youth under 16: $30 discount (min. 2 adult ticket purchase required)

For private requests larger than 6, please inquire for a custom quote via “Request Additional Info” button

PRIVATE TOUR Days/Times: Monday-Friday at 10am (Afternoon slots available upon request)

• Please note: Artisan visits vary on Saturdays and alternatives to paper marbling include: etching, aquaforte, jewelry, leather or fashion artists.

For additional availability not listed, please send an inquiry via “Request Additional Info ” button below.

Optional upgrades: (at extra fee) Extra tasting stops (i.e. wine tastings) and/or artisan stops or focus on paper, jewelry, ceramics, bookbinding, metalworks, watercolors, art restoration, etc.