Florence: Santa Croce & Scuola del Cuoio
FROM
€115 PP
Where Tradition Meets Florentine Craftsmanship
2h
Duration
2 Pax
Minimum
€85.00
Starting
5 Star
Rating
Why You Should Choose This Tour?
- Explore the historic Santa Croce neighbourhood, one of the most genuine and characterful areas of Florence.
- Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce — the ‘Temple of Italian Glories ‘ — and discover its extraordinary artistic and civic heritage.
- Walk through medieval alleys, Franciscan cloisters and hidden courtyards rarely seen by standard visitors.
- Hear the story of Florentine leatherwork, goldsmithing and decorative arts from an expert local guide.
- Enjoy a guided visit to the Scuola del Cuoio, a world-class institution of Florentine leather excellence.
- The option to stay on freely after the guided tour ends — observe master leather artisans at work.
- A deeply authentic experience for those who value tradition, living craft and Italian excellence.
- Perfect for design lovers, history enthusiasts and travelers seeking the real soul of Florence.
What Does This Tour Include?
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Included
- Local English-speaking expert guide
- 2-hour walking tour in the Santa Croce area
- Exterior visit and storytelling of the Basilica di Santa Croce
- Walk through medieval alleyways, Franciscan cloisters and artisan streets
- Guided visit to the Scuola del Cuoio
- Free time to explore the Scuola del Cuoio independently after the tour
- Tour insurance
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Not Included
Just few spots available
Itinerary
We start from your pick up point at 01:00 pm and then drive for 1 hour to reach Monteriggioni.
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Highlights
- Discover the Basilica di Santa Croce, the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini.
- Wander through the authentic Santa Croce neighborhood — workshops, cloisters and medieval streets.
- Understand the Florentine craft tradition: leatherwork, goldsmithing and decorative arts explained in context.
- Visit the world-renowned Scuola del Cuoio — a living institution of Florentine excellence since 1950.
- Hear the fascinating story of how Franciscan friars and artisan families gave birth to a global leather institution.
- Option to remain freely at the Scuola del Cuoio and observe master craftsmen at work.
- An ideal experience for lovers of authenticity, living traditions and Italian craftsmanship at its finest.
Historic squares, artisan traditions, and the timeless craft of Florentine leather.
Know Before You Go.
- Total Duration: approximately 2 hours (plus optional free time at the Scuola del Cuoio)
- Tour Type: Walking tour + guided artisan visit
- Tour Level: Easy — flat route with some cobblestone streets
- The Basilica di Santa Croce interior is not included but can be visited independently (ticket purchased on site).
- Languages available: English, Italian
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Purchases at the Scuola del Cuoio are entirely optional.
- Limited wheelchair accessibility due to cobblestone streets.
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