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Florence Traditional Local Artisan Experience
$159.69
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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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Florence Traditional Local Artisan Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Florentine Mosaic and Stone work Laboratory
- Meet a family of leather workers
- Paper marbling demonstration
- Expert local guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks
Meeting point
In front of Cafè Rivoire in Piazza della Signoria
Return details
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OltrarnoDiscover 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.
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Florence Traditional Local Artisan Experience
$159.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!