Montelupo Fiorentino Travel Guides

The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass

Hi, I'm Matteo — welcome to our bottega. :)My family has been making ceramics in Montelupo Fiorentino for five generations. This small town, 20 minutes by train from Florence, has been the heart of Tuscan pottery for over 700 years — and our workshop is still part of that living tradition.Your experience begins with a tour of our production factory, where you will see every step of the process: raw clay turned into shapes, dried, fired, and painted by hand into traditional majolica. You will meet the artisans and watch them work.Then it is your turn. My father Salvatore — 50 years at the wheel — will sit with you and guide you as you shape your own piece. Never touched clay? He will take you from zero to a finished form. Already a potter? He will share the techniques that come from a lifetime of Italian craftsmanship. He reads your level and works with it.Once your session is over, we take care of everything: firing, hand-glazing, and shipping to your home anywhere in the world — all included in the price. About two months later, a piece of Tuscany you made with your own hands shows up at your door.One of the Best Experiences in Italy 2025. All ages welcome — couples, families, solo travelers, groups.No crowds. No city rush. Just clay, hands, and a family that has been doing this for a very long time. Can't wait to meet you!