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The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

By La Galleria Nuove Forme d'Arte
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 683 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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.

Activity location

  • Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 74
    • 74 Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 50056, Montelupo Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 74
    • 74 Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 50056, Montelupo Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy

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How to make handmade Tuscan Ceramic: a course with a master potter in Montelupo
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 683.40 x 1 AdultRM 683.40
Total
Price is RM 683.40
Until Sun, 22 Mar

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Montelupo Fiorentino is a small town just 20 minutes from Florence, known for over 700 years of ceramic tradition. Leave the crowds behind and step into the real Tuscany — a family workshop where five generations of potters have shaped clay every day. You will visit a pottery factory and see the full production cycle, from raw clay to hand-painted majolica, and meet the artisans who make it all by hand. Back at the shop, my father Salvatore — a master potter with 50 years of experience — will guide you step by step as you shape your own piece on the wheel. Whether you have never touched clay before and want a fun, hands-on way to bring home a tangible memory of your trip to Italy, or you are an experienced potter looking to refine your technique with Italian craftsmanship — Salvatore adapts to your level. After your visit, we fire your piece, glaze it by hand, and ship it to your home — anywhere in the world, included in the experience price. In about two months, a piece of Tuscany made by your hands arrives at your door. Awarded as one of the Best Experiences in Italy 2025, it is suitable for all ages — couples, families, solo travelers, and groups.

Location

Activity location

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    Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 74
    • 74 Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 50056, Montelupo Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 74
    • 74 Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi
    • 50056, Montelupo Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy

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