Florence Leather Walking Tour - Avoid Scams at Real Artisan shops Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Florence Leather Walking Tour - Avoid Scams at Real Artisan shops, save up to 16% !

Overview

EDUCATIONAL WALKING TOUR - AVOID LEATHER SCAMS Every day tourists waste €200-500 on fake "Italian leather" that falls apart in months. This morning walking tour stops that. Visit 3 family workshops (since 1950s). Watch artisans cut, stitch, and finish leather by hand. Learn 5 tests to spot fake leather instantly - knowledge that protects you forever. Confidently buy authentic leather products at fair prices. Shop if you want. Or just learn. ZERO PRESSURE WHAT YOU'LL TAKE HOME • Lifetime skill (spotting real leather anywhere) • Exclusive Florence Leather Insider Map • Optional: Authentic artisan-made pieces WHO THIS IS FOR: ✓ Anyone curious about traditional craftsmanship ✓ Morning plans (10:30 AM - 1 PM) ✓ People tired of tourist traps ✓ Solo travelers THE HONEST TRUTH: Real Florentine leather lasts 20+ years. Tourist market fakes crack in 6 months. This tour teaches you the difference and helps you invest wisely, not spend blindly. Book now. Stop overpaying for fake leather.

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza di Santa Croce
Introduction to Florence's leather heritage and what to expect from today's artisan workshop visits.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Santa Croce
Visit family leather workshop (since 1950s)- Watch artisans at work, compare different animal leathers, and learn what makes authentic Italian leather.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Borgo San Lorenzo
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
Duration: 45 mins
4. Florence Historic Center
Specialty leather boutique (based on guest interests) Handmade gloves, journals, photo albums — discover unique artisan pieces and shop at fair local prices.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Observe famous leather market and learn scam prevention (from distance). Final Q&A, tips on caring for your leather purchases, and some recap.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Personal purchases at leather shops

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Florence Experiences

Reviews

5.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
16
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
0

Explore other options