Day Trips and Excursions :: ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN OF CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE

ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN OF CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE
An Off-the-Beaten-Track Neighborhood Walk

In sharp contrast to the monumentality of the Renaissance core of Florence, just a few yards away - in shady cobblestone streets that haven’t changed since the Middle Ages, a bustling village of artisans, craftsmen and merchants goes about its business oblivious to the hordes of tourists and in much the same manner as in generations past. In Florence, handicraft and artistic talent are still highly valued and respected such that professions which have disappeared in other places, here, remain thriving. On this fascinating behind-the-scenes walk, enjoy the insider access of an expert local guide who will reveal many of the well-kept secrets of the city. Visit studios of local artisans, learn about age-old traditional crafts, explore a popular fruit and vegetable market, enjoy the still of a charming neighborhood church steeped in history and brimming with artistic treasures, discover hidden architectural gems. Relive the history of all of these storied places in the company of an excellent racconteur. Feel like a local as your guide introduces you to neighbors and shopkeepers like an old friend. Sip a cappuccino in a neighborhood caffé where the din is actually in Italian!

Activity type: Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration: Three hours

Available from: FLORENCE and surroundings