What Awaits You

Cross the Arno River into Oltrarno—Florence’s authentic soul—where Renaissance traditions live on in the hands of master artisans working in centuries-old botteghe. Behind unassuming doorways, discover the last guardians of crafts that once adorned palaces and cathedrals throughout Europe.

Your private guide unlocks exclusive access to workshops typically closed to visitors, where you’ll witness the mesmerizing transformation of raw materials into treasures. Watch as goldsmiths manipulate precious metals using techniques unchanged since Cellini’s time, observe leather craftsmen following patterns passed through generations, and see paper marblers create swirling designs that adorned Medici libraries.

This is slow luxury in its purest form—where a single object might represent weeks of patient craftsmanship. Engage directly with these passionate artisans as they share the secrets of their rare expertise, demonstrating skills that industrial production cannot replicate.

Beyond mere observation, experience the tactile pleasure of these ancient crafts through hands-on moments guided by the masters themselves. This rare glimpse into Florence’s living artistic heritage reveals the human stories behind the exquisite objects that have defined Florentine excellence for centuries.

Signature Experience
This extraordinary adventure is exclusively available as a part of a personalized Nancy Aiello Tours itinerary.