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The Best of Florence Shopping Tour – Fashion & Artisans

Enjoy the best Florence shopping tour. Shop with your own personal assistant on a tour of the best stores in town.

Experience the ultimate shopping tour in Florence, curated just for you!

This exclusive adventure blends fashion and tradition, offering an unparalleled shopping experience with a local fashion expert.

This exclusive adventure blends fashion and tradition, offering an unparalleled shopping experience with a local fashion expert. On The Best of Florence Shopping Tour – Fashion & Artisans, you’ll explore the hidden gems of the city, from high-end boutiques to authentic artisan workshops, and discover one-of-a-kind items. Whether you’re hunting for leather goods, exquisite jewelry, or luxurious fabrics, we’ll guide you through Florence’s best-kept shopping secrets.

A Shopping Tour Tailored to Your Desires

Tailor your experience! Love leather more than linen? Prefer artisanal jewelry over ceramics? Our shopping tour is entirely customizable based on your preferences. Just let us know what you’re passionate about in the booking notes, and we’ll craft a personalized journey that takes you to Florence’s most authentic and unique shops.

If you’re drawn to Florence’s famous leather, we’ll take you to the finest leather workshops, where skilled artisans create beautiful, handmade bags, shoes, and belts. Prefer to focus on jewelry? We’ll guide you to both renowned and hidden gem jewelers, offering everything from gold and silver pieces to unique, locally crafted designs. Love fabrics and scarves? We know the best places to shop for high-quality textiles, silk, and linen. Whatever your style, we’ll make sure your shopping experience is unforgettable.

Highlights of The Best of Florence Shopping Tour
  • Explore Authentic Artisan Shops: Visit carefully selected leather, jewelry, ceramics, and textile shops known for their quality and craftsmanship.
  • Exclusive, Local Knowledge: Learn insider tips on spotting the best quality items and how to get the best prices from a local fashion expert.
  • Customizable Experience: Whether you prefer leather goods, luxury fashion, or artisanal crafts, we’ll create an itinerary that matches your unique interests.
  • Effortless Shopping: Skip the guesswork and enjoy a stress-free shopping experience with our guide navigating you through Florence’s top shops and boutiques.
Why Florence is the Ideal Shopping Destination

Florence is world-renowned for its blend of history, art, and fashion, making it the perfect place to find authentic, high-quality items. From the bustling fashion streets like Via de’ Tornabuoni to the artisan-rich neighborhoods of Oltrarno, Florence offers something for everyone. Leather crafting is one of Florence’s most famous traditions, with workshops throughout the city producing fine bags, shoes, and belts. Jewelry, too, has been a part of Florence’s history for centuries, and many of the city’s jewelers still use traditional techniques passed down through generations.

But beyond leather and jewelry, Florence is also home to a wide range of artisanal crafts, from hand-painted ceramics to luxurious linens and intricate paper goods. This tour allows you to experience the best of Florence’s shopping, with access to hidden gems that many visitors miss. Whether you’re looking for a special gift or a luxury item for yourself, Florence offers an unparalleled shopping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I book The Best of Florence Shopping Tour?
You can easily book the tour through our website. Just select your preferred date and add any specific shopping preferences in the booking notes, so we can tailor the experience to your interests.

Is the The Best of Florence Shopping Tour customizable?
Yes! This shopping tour is fully customizable. Whether you’re passionate about leather goods, jewelry, ceramics, or textiles, we’ll create a personalized itinerary based on what you want to shop for.

How long is the The Best of Florence Shopping Tour?
The tour typically lasts around 3-4 hours, but the duration can be adjusted to suit your schedule and preferences.

Is the The Best of Florence Shopping Tour suitable for all budgets?
Absolutely! Whether you’re looking for luxury items or more affordable finds, our guide will tailor the experience to fit your budget, ensuring you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Can you help with shipping purchases back home?
Many of the shops we visit offer international shipping services. Our guide will help you arrange shipping for your purchases if needed.

Is the The Best of Florence Shopping Tour private?
Yes, this is a private tour, meaning you will have an exclusive, personalized experience with your own guide who will cater to your individual shopping interests.

How do I get in touch for more information?
If you have any specific questions or need more information, feel free to contact us through the details provided on our website. We’re always happy to assist!

What makes The Best of Florence Shopping Tour unique?
Our tour offers a highly personalized experience, with access to hidden gems and authentic artisan shops. With over 20 years of experience, we ensure that you’re guided by local experts who understand Florence’s fashion and artisan scene, helping you find the best quality items at the best prices.

Do I need to bring cash or can I pay by card?
While most shops accept cards, it’s a good idea to carry some cash for smaller artisan workshops, especially in more traditional areas.

Discover More Exceptional Experiences in Florence

If you’re captivated by the charm of our Florence Shopping Tour, you’ll love exploring more of what this magnificent city has to offer. Dive into the rich history and artistic heritage with our guided tours that take you through Florence’s iconic landmarks and lesser-known gems. Whether you want to unravel the secrets of the Uffizi Gallery, enjoy a culinary adventure through local markets, or discover the stunning craftsmanship behind Florentine leather goods, we have a variety of tours that cater to every interest. Join us to experience the heart and soul of Florence beyond shopping, creating unforgettable memories along the way.

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Tour Details

The finer tour details:

Length: 3 hours

Includes: your personal guide

Notes: not available on Sundays nor on Monday mornings

Weather: runs rain or shine

Our policy:

We believe in ‘Integrity in Travel’; we do not accept commissions from shops, leaving us free to select the best stores to suit your tastes and interests.

Meeting Point

We’ll confirm the meeting point with you after booking.

FAQ's

We accept most major credit cards and payment forms. Please see the bottom of our website for the payment types accepted.

Most of our customers enjoy having the benefits of a private tour. You have your own guide. You can have rest stops when you like. We can tailor the tour to suit your needs and preferences. We always choose the best guide for your needs, whether you are a family, an art school, or a company doing an incentive event.

All our tours except our Sex, Drugs and Renaissance tour are kid friendly. When doing a private tour with us, you have your own guide, so tell us in the notes of the booking the ages of your kids and we will tailor the tour and choose a guide that’s great for kids for you. We also have 4 special kids’ tours in Florence.

No large bags or backpacks in museums, in churches shoulders and knees must be covered so bring a scarf to cover your shoulders. IF it’s a walking, bicycle or a countryside tour make sure to bring comfortable shoes.

It’s important for everyone to bring their ID

student or children for the museum

All tours are conducted in English only unless otherwise noted or requested. Other languages available for all private tours on request.

We recommend arriving 15 minutes before departure time for all tours and services

We are offering mainly Private and some Semi-private tours at the moment. We do not offer many semi private small group tours anymore due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The difference between Private and Semi-private is that the private tours are fully private tours with your own guide and the Semi-private are small shared group tours where individuals can join others.

Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the churches! Travelling in hot weather? Don’t worry, you can drape a shawl over your shoulders.

If you enjoyed your tour and would like to give your guide a token of appreciation, tips are happily accepted. When asked, the office staff recommends whatever amount you feel comfortable with giving.

Yes, visit our Get In Touch page for all our contact details.

Save time by browsing our website for ideas on romantic getaways, historic residences, palace and castle stays, beautiful views, good value vacations, classic Tuscan country holidays and top attractions. Stop by to chat with us about the best shopping and restaurants in Florence and Tuscany!

Yes. ArtViva, The Original and Best Walking Tours is an ASTA registered company based in Florence, Italy, respecting national and international laws and regulations regarding tourism. (Chamber of Commerce Number 516411)

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