The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

Overview

Hi, my name is Matteo, and I grew up surrounded by clay, watching my father and grandfather shape ceramics by hand. Florence is full of incredible things to see, but there is an Italy beyond the tourist routes that is worth discovering. We are right there. Montelupo Fiorentino is where Florence's ceramics have been made for over 700 years. When you visit us, you step into the daily life of a pottery family. You meet my father Salvatore, who has been at the wheel for 50 years, and the artisans who hand-paint every single piece — it gives you a whole new appreciation for handmade things. If something catches your eye, you can also order custom-made pieces directly from the factory! After the visit you get into it yourself, sit at the wheel, and make something with your own hands. We are proud to enrich the Italy trip of the people who come to us, so they can say they did not only visit Italy — they explored it, understood its traditions, and left with something they created themselves.

What's included

• Worldwide shipping of your finished pieces to your home
• Private guided tour of a working pottery factory
• Option to order custom-made ceramics to add in the same box I have to ship
• Local transport to the factory by car
• Double firing and hand glazing of your pieces
• All materials: clay, apron, and pottery wheel

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Very easy to reach by train with a 20min ride from Florence

Cancellation policy

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

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