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What to do and see in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Shopping Tours
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. Artisan Workshops: Guided Small-Group Walking Tour in Florence
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Embark on this 3-hour expert-led small-group walking tour of artisan workshops in Florence where you will discover the heart of Florentine traditional craftsmanship. Treat yourself to a lovely experience that includes meeting practitioners of ancient crafts, from hand carved wood furnishings to gorgeous mosaics and sculptures. On this exploration of Florentine creativity you will also have a chance to purchase one-of-a-kind items that are the perfect souvenirs or gifts for someone back home.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By sarahwN4841EB
We found this tour on Artviva's website under "Grape Stomping Tour". the description for both tours are essentially the same. We had amazing time here! To see an up close video, check out my youtube channel, "Not Your Average Abroad" and look out for my video, Epic Trip Through Tuscany. Hope you enjoy your visit!
2. THE MALL LUXURY OUTLET CAR HIRE WITH DRIVER Mercedes E from Florence
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The number of hours available for go with Mercedes E class with a professional driver (english speacking), stay at THE MALL LUXURY OUTLET and return in Florence. Usually from Florence THE MALL OUTLET is 45 min driving time from the center of Florence. The price is for rent a Mercedes E class with a professional driver english speaking.
Inclusions: Fuel, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Netvigation
Excellent service. Our driver Leonardo was wonderful and went out of his way to accommodate our requests. He enhanced an already memorable evening.
3. PRIVATE Half-Day Shopping Tour: The Mall GUCCI outlet
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP • Dedicate a half-day to high-end designer shopping, update your wardrobe with new styles and current fashion trends on this shopping tour from Florence. First, start your shopping-filled day along the shops in the streets of Florence, then explore The Mall, the main outlet mall in Tuscany, with top Italian and international designer brands such as Valentino, Burberry, Gucci, Armani and many others. With an itinerary tailored to your interests, you will be able to enjoy a fun and hassle-free shopping day! • 5-Hr Half-day shopping tour of The Mall from Florence • Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or address provided • Visit The Mall, the largest outlet in Tuscany, buy designer products at discounted prices at Valentino, Prada, Gucci and other top brands • Travel in a private luxury Mercedes minivan (up to 8 passengers)
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel/location (in Downtown Florence), Private transportation by Mercedes Minivan, Air-Conditioned, English-speaking licensed drive, Unlimited cold mineral water, Baby seats, On-Board WiFi
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Journey40774728396
We booked with Alessandro for a day trip from Florence to Siena and San gimignano as we were in Italy for my wife's business, so we decided to visit Tuscany for the third time. COVID wasn't a big deal yet, but the cities were practically deserted.. Alessandro was a delightful tour guide and host. (great with communications, reasonable price and very comfortable car and driver) Alessandro is extremely friendly, and it was a pleasure to meet him and have accompanied him around for the day. I don't know how he did it but every time we were leaving from anywhere, without even having to text him or look for him, he was there waiting for us with the door open! We were able to spend a really relaxing and enjoyable day touring the vineyards thanks to Alessandro so organized and professional! We love Florence!!!
4. PRIVATE Full-Day Shopping Tour: The Mall GUCCI and Spaces PRADA outlet
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
• ESPERIENZA PER IL TUO GRUPPO PRIVATO • Dedicate a full day to high-end designer shopping, update your wardrobe with new styles and current fashion trends on this full-day shopping tour from Florence. First, start your shopping-filled day along the shops in the streets of Florence, then explore the Outlet of Prada in Levanelle, and finally arrive at The Mall, the main outlet mall in Tuscany, with top Italian and international designer brands such as Valentino, Burberry, Gucci, Armani and many others. With an itinerary tailored to your interests, you will be able to enjoy a fun and hassle-free shopping day! • 8-hr Full-Day private shopping tour of The Mall and Space from Florence • Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or address provided • Visit The Mall and Space, the largest outlets in Tuscany, buy designer products at discounted prices at Valentino, Prada, Gucci and other top brands • Travel in a private luxury Mercedes minivan (up to 8 passengers)
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your selected hotel/location (in Downtown Florence), Private transportation by Mercedes Minivan, Air-Conditioned, English-speaking licensed driver, Unlimited cold mineral water, On-Board WiFi
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Journey40774728396
We booked with Alessandro for a day trip from Florence to Siena and San gimignano as we were in Italy for my wife's business, so we decided to visit Tuscany for the third time. COVID wasn't a big deal yet, but the cities were practically deserted.. Alessandro was a delightful tour guide and host. (great with communications, reasonable price and very comfortable car and driver) Alessandro is extremely friendly, and it was a pleasure to meet him and have accompanied him around for the day. I don't know how he did it but every time we were leaving from anywhere, without even having to text him or look for him, he was there waiting for us with the door open! We were able to spend a really relaxing and enjoyable day touring the vineyards thanks to Alessandro so organized and professional! We love Florence!!!
5. Perfume Masterclass in Florence: Make your Own Personal Fragrance
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4.7 based on 23 reviews
Meet your master perfumer and learn the techniques and the secrets of the historical Florentine alchemy tradition. The lesson will take place in a historic, atmospheric workshop where you will learn all the secrets of the trade and where you will have the chance to make your own bespoke personal fragrance.
Inclusions: Welcome and visit to "Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone" store and the artisanal laboratory, Introduction to the history of perfumery in Florence, Creation of personal fragrance from a kit of essences, 50ml of your own personalized perfume, Coffee Break (complimentary coffee, tea or water), Certificate
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By J Adam K
Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.
6. Tuscan cuisine from my mom's recipes
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
An authentic, friendly and fun experience. I was born into a large family of wine producers. I absorbed the Tuscan culture and I like to share it.
Inclusions: All included
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Reviewed By Joline L
Claudio came to visit the area last winter where he conducted cooking classes. He is fun and energetic and very informative!! Learned so much about olive oils spices food and wines of tuscany!! Claudio showed us how to make homemade bread and pasta and we helped if we wanted to. He made a fantastic Pork Loin wrapped in bacon fresh rosemary and homemade bread!! Incredible!! Looking forward to Claudio returning this winter to Illinois to try more of his foods and see whats on the menu this time!!! An experience you wont forget!!!!!
7. Florence Shopping Tour: Barberino Designer Outlet
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
The shuttle service connects the city of Florence to Barberino Designer Outlet with 3 daily rides at 9.30 am, 11.30 am and 2 pm. From the centre of Florence you'll reach Barberino Designer Outlet in just 30 minutes, the perfect shopping day destination: over 200 brands to choose among, with collections of up to 70% less all year round, bars and restaurants to relax in and a play area for the children's entertainment. Nestled in the Mugello landscape, you will find at the Outlet prestigious brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Furla, Michael Kors and many more are at the Outlet Barberino Designer Outlet!
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-fi on board bus
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By RobbieFPB
Wish we had read the reviews before booking. Palermo is quite small and most the main sights are very central, so you don’t really need a bus tour. However, even if you are not keen on walking, the bus tour will be of little use, as the advertised ‘hop on, hop off, every 20 minutes’ is simply untrue. The bus only arrives every 90 minutes (we lunched in a restaurant next to the stop we alighted from and that was the time gap). In addition, there is no access to a live map for bus arrivals, so you have no idea when the next bus will arrive. In a nutshell, it’s a rip off.
8. Private Van Shopping Tour to the Mall
A day trip to the most important Tuscany’s top fashion outlets of the biggest Italian designer brands. • Be picked-up at your accommodation in Florence around 9:30 am. Next, go to the Prada outlet in Levanelle (50 min drive from Florence) after that reach The Mall where you can find many shops inside with each kind of brands. Have lunch at the particular restaurant or bar that you find in The Mall ( at your own expense). After your shopping time your driver will bring you back to Florence at 5:30 pm. • When paying a trip to The Mall in Reggello Leccio you can also request your tax-free refund from the Global Blue office. Remember: Non-EU visitors are required to bring their completed and stamped Tax Free Forms to their local refund office to request a tax free refund.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private luxury Van, English speaking driver, French, Spanish or Portuguese speaking driver upon request at booking
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Laurettab1974
We had a fab day! Our driver, Massimo was great! Very engaging, informative and made so enjoyable trip. Satisfied and exceeded our expectations Not only the tour through Tuscany was beautiful and the wine delicious, but above all Max made the whole experience unique! I recommend ChiantiDrivers to anyone! I highly recommend it.
9. Private Florence Artisans and Shopping tour
Enjoy the less beaten tracks of Florence with a tour through the arts of Florence. Florence arts craft is rich and dates back to centuries ago. This is the right tour to see some of the most hidden areas of Florence and discover its traditions, its people, its most authentic made in Italy products out of the usual touristy paths. Jewels and Goldsmith, Florentine mosaic. leather, shoes, paper and book binding are the workshops you will visit and where you will learn about these old traditional Florence handicrafts.
Inclusions: Private guide, Artisans' demonstrations, Unique shopping opportunities, Less touristy shops and streets
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By 387huiz
Elena was an amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and super nice. I had very limited time in Florence. But with her help, I had such a blast and definitely made the most of my trip. I can't recommend enough Elena and her tour to people who visit Florence, especially for those who are in Florence for the first time.
10. Private van Half day Shopping Tour to the Mall
• Experience for your private group. A day trip to the most important Tuscany top fashion outlets of the biggest Italian designer brands. For those who love designer labels at more reasonable prices, the main Outlets to the north and the south of the city carry some of the most prestigious names in Italian fashion. The Mall, which is one of the most prestigious Italian Outlets is located only 40 minutes from Florence, housing boutiques with the best known names in fashion design. • When paying a trip to The Mall in Reggello Leccio you can also request your tax-free refund from the Global Blue office. Remember: Non-EU visitors are required to bring their completed and stamped Tax Free Forms to their local refund office to request a tax free refund.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private luxury Van, English speaking driver and guide, French, Spanish or Portuguese speaking driver upon request at booking, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Laurettab1974
We had a fab day! Our driver, Massimo was great! Very engaging, informative and made so enjoyable trip. Satisfied and exceeded our expectations Not only the tour through Tuscany was beautiful and the wine delicious, but above all Max made the whole experience unique! I recommend ChiantiDrivers to anyone! I highly recommend it.
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