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5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Crafting Porcelain in an Artisan Atelier

Step into the enchanting atmosphere of my artisan workshop, where the scents and materials of traditional craftsmanship blend with contemporary creativity. Dive into hands-on techniques in this authentic space—filled with clays, molds, plasters, pigments, oils, and waxes—in the heart of a historic Tuscan village. • Begin with a guided tour of my studio, where I’ll share the secrets behind my artistic process, the inspirations that drive my work, and a look at what I'm working on. • Experiment with traditional techniques with a special focus on porcelain by discovering its behaviors, scents and colors, letting your curiosity and creativity guide you. • Enjoy aperitivos served on my own ceramic tableware and platters. As you sip and snack, learn about the magic behind ceramics and the rich tradition of Tuscan craftsmanship. You will leave the experience with a new perspective on the world of craftsmanship, a renewed sense of creativity, a desire to get stuck in.

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Paint a still life in a historic 1876 studio

Work alongside an artist to create your own oil painting of seasonal produce or flowers. Enter the studio Walk in and see the frescos and sculptures in the hallway. Curate your painting Compose your work selecting fruit, flowers, and vegetables. Tackle the technique Learn the sight-size method used by Renaissance artists. Create and reflect Enjoy hands-on painting, followed by a reflective break. Add final touches Receive preservation tips and photos of your work.

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Discover the hidden Monastry of Santa Felicita

Attend a live organ and opera performance in one of Florence's oldest churches. Meet Martina Gather at Chiesa di Santa Felicita to explore the old church. Attend a concert Experience live 16th-century organ music and opera singing. Explore history Discuss music theory, then view art and architecture. Say goodbye Take pictures on the balcony and ask final questions.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Weave history into a handmade jewelry masterpiece

Step into my artisan studio for a jewelry-making workshop using an ancient wire-knitting technique passed down through generations in Florence. Inspired by the delicate iris flower or iconic landmarks like the Duomo, you’ll bring your own vision to each piece. • To start, we’ll explore how the city's rich history and striking architecture influence jewelry design, from church façades to hidden garden motifs. • You will learn the delicate art of wire knitting, working with fine silver or gold plated wire and handpicked gemstones to construct a personal masterpiece. • By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a unique piece of jewelry — necklace, bracelet, or earrings— to take home, proudly "Made in Florence". What makes this experience special is the chance to learn a rare technique dated back to 323 BC —something you wouldn’t typically encounter on your own.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Craft ceramic art in a serene Florentine studio

Learn the art of carving clay at my serene hillside studio, where you’ll explore Florence’s ceramic history, various clay types, and the philosophy of embracing imperfection. You’ll create a handmade bowl or mug crafted using natural elements as tools. • Begin with an overview of ceramics, including its connection to Florentine artisans and the techniques you’ll use to create your unique piece. • Work with stoneware clay, preparing it for carving and shaping your vessel. I’ll guide you step by step, using tools like stones, shells, and wood to create texture and form. • Refine your creation with finishing touches, such as carving a giglio Fiorentino for a Florentine flair. We’ll end with a Q&A, where I’ll share creative insights and tips for finding the best Tuscan ceramics during your visit. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for ceramics, the joy of creating something one-of-a-kind, and your handcrafted piece as a lasting keepsake. Note: If you’re staying locally, I’ll deliver your finished bowl or mug after firing. Otherwise, I can ship it to your home for an additional fee... (usually for Europe or USA could be around 30/40 euros)

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Design and print your poster with a Florentine printmaker

Discover the history and techniques of screen printing and letterpress, then combine both methods to create a custom poster. Choose from our designs or phrases from the classic Florentine dialect. • Start with an introduction to screen printing and letterpress techniques, exploring the tools and materials we will use in the session. • Experiment with screen printing and letterpress on selected paper. Print your final postcard in letterpress and screen printing as if they were works of art. For an additional cost, you can print the designs on bags or t-shirts, using the screen printing technique.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Craft a wooden puzzle at a master artisan's atelier

Step into my San Frediano studio and explore the timeless art of wood marquetry. Using traditional techniques, you’ll cut, assemble, and burnish veneers to craft your own wooden puzzle, blending ancient Florentine methods with Japanese precision. • We’ll begin with a brief history of marquetry and my philosophy of fusing Japanese and Italian techniques. • Learn to cut and assemble fine wood veneers like ebony, rosewood, and mahogany, creating intricate designs. I’ll demonstrate the process before you try it with a selection of veneers. • Discover the Florentine method of sand burning, adding depth and shading to your pieces for a rich, dimensional effect. Using traditional tools and techniques, you’ll polish and finish three small pieces to take home as personalized souvenirs from my studio.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Paint and sip wine with the view of Ponte Vecchio

This relaxed and fun painting class is suitable whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced artist, I’ll provide personalized guidance and encouragement throughout the process. Step by step. • You’ll be welcomed into the studio, and I’ll provide an overview of the history of painting in Florence and its central role in establishing the city as a hub of commerce, culture, and the arts for centuries. • Once you’ve chosen your subject for the painting, together with your group, we’ll begin with a step-by-step sketching tutorial. I’ll then walk you through the painting process in a way that suits your experience level. • As we paint, you’ll sip on two glasses of fine Tuscan wine. I’ll walk around the room, offering individual feedback and support as your creation takes shape. • At the end, you can take photos with your artwork against the backdrop of Ponte Vecchio, the famous medieval bridge just outside our studio. You’ll leave with your own little masterpiece, a souvenir that embodies both your creative achievement and a deeper connection to Florence’s artistic heritage.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Mask masking workshop with a Florentine artisan

Join a creative workshop dedicated to preserving the centuries-old craft of Florentine mask making, crafting your very own papier-mâché mask at my art-filled studio. • I’ll begin with an introduction to the origins of mask making, including the cultural significance of commedia dell’arte and the legendary plague mask, and explain how these masks have shaped Italian culture and theater for centuries. • Select from five unique designs, ranging from classic theater masks to whimsical shapes like the sun or a cat, to create your own mask. I’ll have some of my own creations on hand for inspiration. • Embellish your mask using traditional and modern techniques, including gilding, decoupage, painting, and stenciling, and adding fabric, ribbons, and decorative elements. Celebrate your creation with a drink and a light snack—coffee or tea in the morning, aperitivo in the evening. You’ll leave with a certificate of completion and your own creation, beautifully wrapped for travel, and the option to receive a personalized photo book capturing the highlights of your creative journey.

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Street art tour from Piazza Repubblica to Clet’s studio

Florence is known for its Renaissance masterpieces, but beyond the museums and grand cathedrals, another artistic movement thrives—on its walls, signs, and hidden alleyways. Walk through the city’s dynamic street art scene, where contemporary artists like Clet, Blub, Maurizio Rapiti, and Luvol have left their mark in unexpected places. • Start in the historic Piazza Repubblica and wind our way through Florence’s streets, observing how Clet transforms ordinary street signs into witty, thought-provoking artworks. • Discover the “L’arte sa nuotare” (Art Knows How to Swim) series, where iconic figures don scuba masks, and the Albero della Pace, a powerful tribute to resilience. Learn how Florence’s street art serves as a visual dialogue between history, tragedy, and hope. • At the workspace of one of the city’s most famous street artists, watch his creative process up close and even take home a piece of his work. You’ll leave having seen Florence through a new lens—one where tradition and modernity collide, and where art isn’t confined to museums but lives and breathes in the city itself.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 1503 reviews

Florence Skip the Line tour Michelangelo's David-Accademia

Discover the spiritual meaning behind David and the Prisoners, immerse yourself in Michelangelo's world for an hour. This is not a standard tour from a tour operator that uses many guides that present standard content that you can find through an easy search: this is a unique experience because it presents an exclusive content, by a native guide and historical researcher, which allows you to understand Michelangelo creative world in a broad and organic way (with the red thread that links David with the Sistine Chapel); through a logical discussion, understandable even to the youngest, you will be prepared for the final moment of the tour: the Michelangelo life message behind his work. His tour is high-profile, aimed at couples, families with children and friends, but above all for those who want to live an exciting experience in the artistic heart and meanings of the great Michelangelo. Enjoy this easily understandable tour (but with a deeper message) as it is expressed with images and metaphors, making it comprehensible even for children. Participate in a unique perspective based on the Michelangelo's creation process: the red thread that binds Michelangelo's entire artistic work and then you'll discover the artistic and spiritual reason of the greatest artist of all time. The tour duration is about 80 minute. The service includes a queue-jump but in high season it may invo

5 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Private Photoshoot in Florence

*After you booked I will contact you 2 days before the photoshoot. - We will meet at the Meeting Point in city center for morning sessions or at Piazzale Michelangelo for the evening ones, where we will get to know each other a little better before starting the exprerience. - We will explore the city and stop in the most beautiful spots such as: Piazza Duomo - Piazza Repubblica - Piazza Signoria - Piazzale degli Uffizi - Ponte Vecchio and many more! *Or: Piazzale Michelangelo and San Mi Miniato area. I always suggest sunrise or sunset, but available anytime. • Singles, Couples, Families, Friends • If you prefer a different time from those available you can contact me before booking. • For any info do not hesitate to contact me. You will get all the Raw photos and then from those a selection to be professionally edited. *If I don’t get any reply from you till 10pm of the day before the photoshoot will be considered cancelled and not refundable. *Over 20min delay will be considered no show up, so cancelled and not refundable.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 358 reviews

Private photoshoot in Florence by Tamara

Note - All of my Sessions are private. I shoot only one guest at certain time slot. ( There are availability of 2 guests for couples to book easier ) We will meet each other in the historical center and introduce ourselves, cause the best experience starts with nice communication. we will walk and see the most famous sightseeings - such a Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Signoria , Piazza Repubblica ... and not only famous spots, but I will also guide you in the most beautiful streets that are hidden gems. we will do a lot of memories and photographic shots. I will help you in posing and even in choosing outfits. In the end, we will feel lucky that we are in Florence and have the opportunity of exploring its beauty. Extra information * you will receive around 100-250all the unedited pictures within 72 hours and 5 edited ones within 20 days . Note - send me direct message for family photoshoots and I'll add availability of the guests with discounted price .

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3023 reviews

Andrea's Tour in Florence ⚜️

This is a 2h outdoor historic walking, starts from the Basilica of Santa Croce (Meeting point) and continues towards the Brunelleschi's Dome. I will guide you through understanding how Florence dominated the world in the past centuries and enchanted it with its art and crafts. You will learn about its past through the fascinating biographies of its great citizens: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, and many others, and with a special focus on the Medici Family that dominated the city for three centuries! While being carried away in Florence intriguing past, you will be able to see the city's beating center, breath in its vibrant and charming atmosphere and walk past many of its must-visit famous monumnets and my favorite hidden gems. * In the summer my tour at 7PM is the best to avoid the crowds, the sultry heat and the the city is fabulous at sunset! Request a date, if I can I will open it for you based on your needs. Last but not least, it will be a great chance for you to ask me anything you'd like to know about the past and present of Florence. Have a look on my New Experiences - Andrea's Tour in Florence Premium Edition (3 hours version of this tour with the other side of the river Arno) - Andrea's Tour the Uffizi Gallery (I'II provide the tickets for you) - Andrea's Tour the David of Michelangelo (I'II provide the tickets for you)

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews

Magical Tuscan Experience

Why not live your experience in Tuscany to the fullest? So what are you waiting for to follow me on a unique journey into the land of Dante Alighieri and Leonardo Da Vinci. we will spend the journey in beautifuls and enchanting places. let yourself be carried away by the beutiful landscapes of the" Crete Senesi"(clays of siena )and it's rolling hills. visit the splendid Val d 'orcia famous for beautiful landscapes and medieval villages. This is a photography experience, So i will help you to take pictures with your phone or mine in fantastics and stunning spots populars in in$tagrm from Tuscany! Frame your ig moments! Check my Ig: toptuscany__experience Duration 7 -8 hours Regular departure from the city of Florence! At 10:00am or At 14:00 sunset experience (avaible only on summer, for more info feel free to ask) -cypresses of San Quirico d'orcia -chapel of Madonna della Vitaleta(view) -city of Pienza (lunch stop not included in the price) -valley of Val d’orcia -Crete Senesi / Tuscan rolling hills And more… Private experience - with this option you can customize the itinerary, is included a photo session with a professional photocamera (in a beautiful farmhouse) The program does not include visits to museums. If the weather conditions are too bad,the experience will be cancel . It will be notice 24h before. And you will be full refunded.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 965 reviews

Discover the Uffizi Wonders - Arts & Culture in two hours

The Uffizi Gallery houses the most important collection of Renaissance in Italy: 2 floores, 100 rooms and over 700 paintings. Do you really want to visit this huge museum alone?! Come with me!!!❤ I’ll buy in advance for you the SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS and in a couple of hours I'll show you the evolution of painting through the great masterpieces of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raffaello, Caravaggio and when you'll come back home you can say: I'm an art-expert!! After the tour, you can keep exploring the museum by yourself. Contact me if you do not see any available dates: I may arrange extra spots.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2342 reviews

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Embarking on a Chianti escapade? Buckle up for a taste-filled adventure with our wine maestro where you'll meet the owner of each boutique wineries! Picture this: cruising through the breathtaking Tuscan canvas, where vineyards and hills play a mesmerizing duet. First pitstop a luxory villa from 1300, then we move to a snug family winery. Wine-making, cellar tours, and the grand finale in another family run estate – sipping their divine wines paired with classic Tuscan nibbles and top-shelf olive oil. Now, let's dive deep into Chianti's beating heart, like a scene straight out of a movie. Our final destination is Montefioralle, a lovely village where you can feel breath the real tuscan spirit. Pro tips: - light lunch in a winery. - Chuck those heels! Vineyards and cobblestone streets are no place for them. - Piazza Cavalleggeri is your pick-up and drop-off spot. - Please note that during high season months the tour capacity might reach 16 people divided in 2 minivans - tips for the guide are not included

5 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Portraits in the heart of florence by Ann

During this experience, I will capture photographs of you with beauty of Florence. I believe it's essential for us to engage in conversation which can help to alleviate any initial apprehensions, given that I'm a stranger photographing you. Our journey will take us through the charming alleyways of Florence, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and along the riverside (Lungarno), where we will capture photographs and revel in the city's beauty. I am able to customize the tour according to your preferences if you inform me in advance. Additionally, for those interested, we can extend the tour to Piazzale Michelangelo or any other location, However, please note that this constitutes a separate tour and price would need to be discussed at the time of reservation. Whether you are a solo traveler, a family, or a couple, my services are available to cater to your needs. Upon completion of the tour, it will take me 7-10 days to deliver your photos via WeTransfer. I do not utilize Photoshop for editing, therefore I will not retouch faces or remove individuals from the background. Instead, I use Lightroom to color correct your photos, applying a specific preset, to each image that is good. As a result, you can expect to receive approximately 60+ color-corrected pictures. Tours are private. Price is determined by number of individuals participating

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1264 reviews

Hidden Florence

Forget the boring explanation of churches and monuments: Florence is an open-air museum but also a city full of tradition and anecdotes. My tour will be a journey through time to discover the identity of the city through its illustrious protagonists. You'll start in Piazza della Repubblica, where the Romans founded Florence over 2000 years ago. In Piazza del Duomo you'll admire with me the imposing facade of the Cathedral, in which the bloodiest murder that involved the Medici family took place: the Pazzi conspiracy. In the nearby 'medieval district' I'll tell you the story of Dante Alighieri, the poet who wrote the Divine Comedy. Michelangelo, Donatello and Cellini are other great personalities that will accompany us to the discovery of Piazza della Signoria. Piazza degli Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio will be other important stages of your itinerary. If you want to discover the artistic treasures of my city not forgetting anecdotes, intrigues, hidden secrets and illustrious murders that's the experience you're looking for! -Please note: MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS. If you are alone, check that there are other bookings before yours. -If you prefer to book the Experience ON ANOTHER TIME/DAY, please DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME: I will meet your needs! -My Experience is available in English, French and Italian: the first to book will choose the language (monolingual)

Art and culture activities in Florence

Art and culture activities led by local experts

Crafting Porcelain in an Artisan Atelier

Paint a still life in a historic 1876 studio

Discover the hidden Monastry of Santa Felicita

Weave history into a handmade jewelry masterpiece

Craft ceramic art in a serene Florentine studio

Design and print your poster with a Florentine printmaker

Craft a wooden puzzle at a master artisan's atelier

Paint and sip wine with the view of Ponte Vecchio

Mask masking workshop with a Florentine artisan

Street art tour from Piazza Repubblica to Clet’s studio

Top-rated art and culture activities

Florence Skip the Line tour Michelangelo's David-Accademia

Private Photoshoot in Florence

Private photoshoot in Florence by Tamara

Andrea's Tour in Florence ⚜️

Visit & photo tuscany

Magical Tuscan Experience

Discover the Uffizi Wonders - Arts & Culture in two hours

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Portraits in the heart of florence by Ann

Hidden Florence

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