Montelupo Fiorentino in 1 Day for Couples - Guided visit to an artisan ceramics workshop
In Collaboration with La Galleria Nuove Forme d'Arte. Updated on February 4, 2026.
A romantic, hands-on 2-hour masterclass with a Montelupo potter: learn the craft, tour the production, create a piece together and have it double-fired & shipped home. Perfect for couples looking for an intimate cultural memory.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with La Galleria Nuove Forme d'Arte, inspired by the tour Handmade Tuscan Ceramics Masterclass in Montelupo. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Guided visit to an artisan ceramics workshop
- 90-minute hands-on pottery session with a master potter
- Your finished piece double-fired, glazed and shipped to your home
- Small-group, personalised instruction — great for couples
Itinerary
Day 1
A relaxed, romantic morning in Montelupo focused on pottery: meet at the gallery, tour the factory, make your own piece, then enjoy a short local stroll and gelato in the historic centre.
Arrival & welcome at La Galleria Nuove Forme d'Arte (meet point)
Meet Matteo and the team at their gallery/shop on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi. Quick welcome, safety briefing, and introduction to the day's flow. Light coffee available nearby if you arrive early.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early to take a quiet couple photo in the gallery’s ceramics-filled windows — Matteo often offers to photograph guests.
- Spring mornings can still be cool in Tuscany; bring a light layer you can remove before the hands-on section.
- If you prefer a private moment, tell the host when you arrive — small groups are the norm and the instructor can give personalized attention.
Visit to a ceramic factory — guided tour (factory visit)
Guided tour of the production spaces: raw-clay selection, shaping, decoration and the glazing/firing process. See how multiple hands and machines transform clay into classic Tuscan majolica.
Tips from local experts:
- Ask the guide to explain the origin of the local clays — a short chat about materials makes for a meaningful souvenir story to tell later.
- Stand where the guide suggests for photos of the kilns — the warm light inside the firing room creates flattering, romantic portraits.
- If the host offers a short transfer to the factory by car, accept it — it’s a cozy 5–10 minute drive and adds to the intimate experience.
Practical part: Hands on clay! — pottery masterclass
90-minute hands-on session with the master potter. Learn basic wheel and hand-building techniques, shape and decorate your piece. Staff will glaze and double-fire the finished items for later shipment.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear something you don't mind getting a little clay on — the studio provides working clothes, but a casual outfit helps you relax and be playful together.
- Ask the master to add a small private mark (initials or date) under the base of your piece — it becomes a uniquely romantic keepsake.
- Work as a team: one partner shapes while the other decorates — it makes for a fun shared memory and lovely photos of you collaborating.
Quick glaze selection & wrap-up (pick glaze & shipping info)
Choose glazes and shipping details for your pieces. The host handles double-firing and shipment — confirm your postal address and gift notes if you want the piece presented as a surprise later.
Tips from local experts:
- If you’d like the item sent as a present, ask the team to include a short handwritten note — they can usually do this free of charge.
- Confirm shipping timelines before you leave; spring post schedules are usually fast but it’s nice to know expected delivery windows.
- Keep the glazing conversation concise — choose colors you both love; blue-and-cream majolica makes a timeless couple’s keepsake.
Romantic stroll & gelato at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II (historic centre)
A gentle 10-minute stroll from the gallery into the heart of Montelupo for gelato and people-watching. Enjoy narrow streets, small artisan shops and a relaxed spring atmosphere — perfect for a post-class photo together.
Tips from local experts:
- Walk hand-in-hand down Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi toward Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II — the narrow streets are especially pretty in spring light.
- Look for a small gelateria or café around the piazza — locals pick a simple artisanal scoop (limone or crema) — share one cup: it’s more romantic.
- If you want a quiet photo spot, cross toward the riverside for a brief view of the Arno — golden-hour in late May is particularly lovely for couples.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 5 |
| Total Places | 5 |
| Activities Types | Culture, Attraction, Experience, Break, Neighborhood |