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Florentine Alchemy: Gardens and Artisans - Private tour in English

  • Up to 10 Participants
  • Available in: English

What you will find

Guided tour in English of the Boboli Gardens and the San Niccolò artisans' quarter. Discover the real alchemists of Italy with jewelry & perfume master creators.

FULL PROGRAM

Discover a unique angle on Florence in this delightful garden visit of one of the most stunning gardens in Italy, the Boboli gardens. You'll stroll through its arbors and cypress lined pathways, discovering ancient grottos and mysterious scultpures.

This isn't any old park, it was mysteriously built upon alchemical principles and our academic, alchemist guide will lead you through it's mystical history and show you the unique architectural features which magically connect to fascinating themes.

Then you'll wander down to the San Niccolò neighborhood of artisans and enter the studios of two unique alchemists, a perfumer and jeweler who mingle their craftsmanship with their own interpretations of alchemy. You'll conclude with glass of wine at sunset.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private expert guide
  • entrance to sites visited
  • Aperitif


YOUR GUIDE / TOUR OPERATOR

Artiviva is a tour operator certified and qualified by the 'official stamp' Tour Operator City of Florence. It has been operating since 1996 with headquarters exclusively in Florence; Artviva is recommended by all major travel guides such as Rick Steves, Lonely Planet and The New York Times, as well as features on BBC World News, Discovery Channel, History Channel and Now This. Work with qualified guides, local historians, art enthusiasts and industry experts, including aristocrats, authors, actors, artists and craftsmen. Guaranteed quality!

NOTE

Weather: This tour runs rains or shine







 

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Info / Important details

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be sent in writing to staff@artviva.com at least 72 hours prior to tour/activity date for public tours and may incur penalties. For private tours, rebooking/cancellations may have immediate penalty for non-refundable costs such as museum entries and reservation fees

  • Type: private tour
  • Conditions: max 10 people
  • Accessibility: wheelchair (communicate in advance)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Language: English
  • Voucher: digital and / or paper
  • Pets: no

Where / Meeting point

Piazza Santa Felicita 2 - 50125 Firenze (FI)