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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Florence’s leather market can make it hard to tell authentic Italian leather from tourist-market fakes. This educational walking tour visits long-standing workshops in Santa Croce and Oltrarno area, where you watch artisans work. Learn how leather is made from raw hide to finished product. Learn to identify real and fake leather in seconds. Learn to identify different types of animal leathers, and get scam-prevention and care tips. Plan to shop your Italian leather check-list or just wish focus on the craftsmanship - you are welcomed with same enthusiam :)
What's included
Same-day booking available
Exclusive Florence Leather Insider Map
Small group (max 8 people)
Educational walking tour of 3 family leather workshops
Solo travelers welcome - no minimum
Watch master artisans at work (since 1950s)
Learn to identify real vs. fake leather in seconds
Personal purchases at leather shops
What to expect
Piazza di Santa Croce
15m · Admission ticket included
Introduction to Florence's leather heritage and what to expect from today's artisan workshop visits.
Santa Croce
30m
Visit family leather workshop (since 1950s)-
Watch artisans at work, compare different animal leathers, and learn what makes authentic Italian leather.
Borgo San Lorenzo
45m
Step into 3rd-generation leather atelier-
Learn how a leather bag is crafted from raw hide to finished product.Customize your own if you wish
Florence Historic Center
30m
Specialty leather boutique (based on guest interests)
Handmade gloves, journals, photo albums — discover unique artisan pieces and shop at fair local prices.
15m · Admission ticket included
Observe famous leather market and learn scam prevention (from distance). Final Q&A, tips on caring for your leather purchases, and some recap.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting at the statue of Dante found near the entrance of the Basilica of Santa Croce.
End point
Your guide will be waiting at the statue of Dante found near the entrance of the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
