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LanguagesHindi, English, Gujarati
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This is not a regular leather shopping tour. It is a private look into Florence's real artisan world — places hidden from normal tourists and accessible only through trusted local connections.
Your experience starts before we even meet. With a personal style consultation, we match the route to your exact taste, budget, and wardrobe goals. Once on the tour, you will step inside historic, family-run workshops to see master artisans using traditional skills passed down for generations. You will also experience true local life by visiting a tiny studio run by an Italian couple, where every single leather item is made by them by hand. Because this is a private tour, you get exclusive access to restricted back-rooms and private collections that the general public never gets to see.
By the end, you will know the exact tests to spot real Italian leather anywhere. You will leave with total shopping confidence and pieces that carry the true spirit of Florence — not tourist trap regrets.
What's included
Private Atelier Access: Exclusive entry to artisan back-rooms with limited-edition pieces
Expert Local Guide: sustainable tourism specialist & leather researcher for your private experience
Personal Style Concierge: Tailored shopping and sourcing advice based on your taste and budget.
Artisan Meet-and-Greets: Direct conversations and live Q&A with multi-generational masters.
Pre-Tour Customization: Personalized consultation to map the Tour to your specific style goals.
Educational Masterclass: Hands-on training with testing tools to spot real vs. fake leather.
Cost of purchases
Transportation (walking tour through the historic center)
What to expect
Basilica of Santa Croce
25m
Meeting point and tour introduction. We dive into the history of Florentine leather, learn essential tests to spot real vs. fake leather, and watch authentic videos of the traditional tanning process — building your knowledge foundation before stepping into any workshop.
40m
Step inside a monumental institution where world leaders and Hollywood icons source their leather. You will handle rare animal skins, learn to identify distinct leather grades, and view heritage antique pieces used by the global elite.
Piazza di Santa Croce
40m
Exclusive private access to a multi-generational leather atelier in Santa Croce. Step inside the artisans' private workshop, view limited-edition pieces unavailable in the storefront, learn traditional techniques used to craft signature products, and speak directly with master artisans about their craft. Browse pre-season collection pieces accessible only through this private tour.
(Note: Photography strictly prohibited at this stop to protect proprietary designs.)
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
30m
Experience deep local immersion inside a tiny workshop run by an Italian couple who hand-craft 100% of their stock. Enjoy interactive demonstrations of their historic craft and explore unique, unimaginable items made entirely of leather.
Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata
15m
Tour concludes with personal recommendations, final shopping tips, and the opportunity to ask any remaining questions about authentic Florentine leather.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet at the statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce
End point
Additional information
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.
