Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Artisanal perfumes, bodycare products, scented candles and stones, essential oils and room fragrances crafted by Florentine perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi…
Must-see shopping in Florence
Oltrarno
Modern craftsmanship shines out of this loveable boutique, the pride and joy of the Marconi family, whose washable paper bags – tanned just like leather…
Santa Croce
This elegant Santa Croce perfumery in a vaulted 15th-century palazzo exudes romance and exoticism. Artisanal scents are crafted here with tremendous care…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Vintage couture for men and women is what this extraordinary rabbit warren of a boutique – surely the city's largest collection of vintage – is about…
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Santa Croce
Be it bread baked in situ that morning, organic fruit, veg or wine made by a small Tuscan producer, homemade pasta or a white-truffle panino to take away,…
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Oltrarno
Tuscan wines, wine accessories and gourmet foods, including truffles, in one of the city's finest wine shops – on the ground floor of one of Florence's…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
This family-run ceramics workshop and showroom, founded by the Sbigoli family in 1857, is littered with hundreds of handmade and painted tableware pieces…
Oltrarno
Every book tells a different story in this absolutely fascinating artist's workshop, home to Milan-born Lorenzo Perrone who creates snow-white Libri…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
Eataly is a one-stop food shop for everything Tuscan. Peruse beautifully arranged aisles laden with oils, conserved vegetables, pasta, rice, biscuits and…
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Florence
A 10-minute walk east of Santa Croce brings you to this much-heralded shoe shop, showcase for the colourful and often-times whimsical New Kid label by…
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Oltrarno
Affordable luxury and Tuscan craftsmanship are perfect bed companions at this sustainable-fashion boutique for women. Swedish couple Linda and Adam…
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Santa Croce
There is no more elegant and quaint address to shop for vintage clothing, jewellery, homewares and other pretty little trinkets. From the wooden floor and…
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Oltrarno
No Florentine shopping spree is complete without a fantastical mooch around the flagship store of the city's most celebrated jewellery designer, Angela…
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Santa Croce
Traditional Florence comes to life in this enchanting biscottificio artigianale, an artisan biscuit-maker where cantuccio (crunchy, almond-studded…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
From the shabby-chic floor – partly original tiles, partly bare paint – to the retro-inspired fashion, this clothing and accessory boutique for women is…
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Oltrarno
Cutting-edge fashion is what this trendy concept store, incongruously wedged between tatty old artisanal workshops on an Oltrarno backstreet, sells. It is…
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Oltrarno
Exquisite hand-made hats crafted with extraordinary passion and creativity by Austrian-born, Florence-based designer Reinhard Plank is what this tiny…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
Workshop and showroom of the talented Carla Macis, this eye-catching boutique – dollhouse-like in design – specialises in very feminine 1950s, '60s and …
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Oltrarno
Precious silks, velvets and other luxurious fabrics are woven on 18th- and 19th-century looms at this world-famous fabric house where opulent damasks and…
Oltrarno
Giulia and Antonio work from their diminutive studio by Piazza Tasso creating contemporary fashion and accessories – funky leather sunglasses, gloves or…
Oltrarno
Once a mechanic’s shop, this workspace for contemporary jewellery-makers brings Florence’s rich history of expert goldsmithing right up to date. The large…
Oltrarno
Find contemporary women’s fashion in this tiny showroom, home to dynamic designer duo Livia and Vivian, who design trousers, tops and ethereal dresses in…
Oltrarno
This upcycling store stocks cute and quirky items, unique homewares and one-off custom-made furniture for the design curious – think along the lines of…
Santa Croce
From a tiny bottega (workshop) overlooking Piazza dei Ciompi, Fabio Figus handcrafts items from olive wood that will jazz up any kitchen, from pepper…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Duck into this old-fashioned atelier to watch revered Florentine goldsmith Marco Baroni at work. Using all types of gold as well as iron, he crafts…
Oltrarno
Florence resident since the '80s, British-born Jane Harman is an antiques restorer with more than 30 years' experience. She's opened this quaint store by…
Santa Croce
Set up by three friends with a focus on fashion accessories and jewellery, this quaint boutique displays many of the clutches, bags and backpacks created…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Peek into Erin Ciulla’s workshop for a contemporary insight into traditional Florentine bookbinding. Among the treasure trove of gifts to buy are hand…
Oltrarno
This fragrance store by Ponte Vecchio offers a colourful collection of soaps, perfumes and room scents inspired by Sicily and its native plants. Owner Sue…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
The showroom for this Tuscan linen house, creator of fine textiles since 1842, is tucked within a decorative side room in medieval San Niccolò Sopr'Arno…
Santa Croce
A leather and jewellery emporium hidden in stunning Palazzo Tornaquinci della Stufa, tucked neatly near Museo del Bargello. Leather goods take centre…
Oltrarno
Peruse this Arezzo-born designer's quaint boutique for unique artisan purchases and retro-style clothing and accessories. Notebooks covered in wallpaper…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Anita Russo's passion for pottery is ever present in her boutique Oltrarno workshop. Each piece is handmade and fired on-site, plus the artist hosts…
Santa Croce
With a focus on up-and-coming Italian designers, this fashion shop and showroom is ideal for savvy shoppers looking to find a unique item to take home,…
Santa Croce
Indoor and outdoor food market with an intimate, local flavour.
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Santa Croce
In a city known for its specialist independent boutiques, stumbling upon this colourful backstreet shop specialising in hip-hop fashion and street-art…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
Step into old-world Florence at this family-run, 16th-century pharmacy and herbalist – an elegant mirage of dark wood cabinets, colourful tiled floor and…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
This permanent market stall (inside Mercato Centrale) is the place in Florence to taste and buy bitter and spicy, typically Tuscan olive oil on white…
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San Lorenzo & San Marco
Renaissance jewels and gems inspire the designs of third-generation jeweller Paolo Penko, who works with his son in the atelier his grandfather opened in…
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Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Bespoke shoes for gents – complete with original sixpence coin embedded in the sole of the left shoe for good luck – is what this Florentine shoemaker…
