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The Florentine neighborhood of Oltrarno is well-known for craftmanship and laboratories - experience hands-on the traditions kept alive for centuries.
First, visit a famous paper workshop where they create beautifully marbled patterns that date back to 17th century bookbinders. See how the artists create special patterns, some even still famous today. Then, try your hand at marbling for a fun keep-sake to bring home with you!
Next, visit a family owned leather workshop. Oltrarno has been home to leather workers since the 14th century, and while most have moved out the city, a few workshops have managed to survive. See how this family creates beautifully hand-made products.
Step inside a mosaic laboratory. While mosaics have been popular in Italy since the Roman age, Florence created their own unique version under the Medici family. Meet the craftspeople who keep this ancient tradition alive, and watch them create beautifully ornate masterpieces from rough pieces of stone.
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Expert local guide
Paper marbling demonstration
Meet a family of leather workers
Florentine Mosaic and Stone work Laboratory
Food & drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
P.za della Signoria, 5r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
In front of Cafè Rivoire in Piazza della Signoria
Oltrarno, Florence, Italy Discover the beautifully quiet and often overlooked neighborhood of Florence, where you will embark on a journey with your expert guide to experience 3 local workshops from traditional local artisans who keep their century old traditions alive.
- Visit a paper workshop and experience paper marbling for yourself, and bring your unique artwork home with you.
- Step inside a leather workshop and meet a local family still working to keep their craft alive, creating beautifully handmade purses, luxury pet supplies, beaded necklaces, and more.
- Experience a mosaic laboratory, where you will meet the craftspeople who keep this very ancient tradition alive. Learn how they create ornate masterpieces from rough pieces of stone, with methods used for a millennia. 120 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
VincentO702
29 Dec 2022
We had a great time visiting a leatherworking shop, a paper decorating shop, and a mosaic shop. The artisans were generous with their time, and we learned a lot about the process of making these handcrafts. Our guide Rafaela was with us all day (we did a Pitti Palace tour with her earlier, and she was knowledgeable and friendly. We had my 10-month old nephew and my 7-year old daughter with us, and they both had a great time too!
Birdsongmontreal
10 Jul 2022
Sara was great! We had a chance to visit several local traditional artisans-a ceramic maker, a paper maker and an artist who specializes in restoration and mini gold leaf paintings. We actually were able to each make our own gold leaf painting which was a wonderful experience! We fell in love with each artist and came away with treasures of our own. Sara was very relaxed and patient and did not rush us even though our purchase extended our scheduled time. We were a inter-generational family of 8 with 4 kids between 5-12 years. Would definitely recommend this tour and LivTours who knows how to create family friendly experiences.
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