Florence
Florence is a beautiful and enchanting city, filled with romance and famous for its heritage for artisan workshops and craft. It’s quiet, meandering back streets are also home to some of the most charming, beautiful and interesting places to shop eat or simply admire. Our Florentine insiders will help you uncover the best of its style, design, workshops, food and local Florentine culture. From haberdashery to handmade art you can browse independent boutiques specialising in Italian design and enter into the city’s palazzos which are home to some incredible antiques, artifacts and vintage gems!
Epicurean
Tuscany is famous for boasting some of the the finest food in Italy and what better way to discover Florence than through its wonderful food culture and heritage. Wander the enchanting back streets getting to know the city whilst sampling delicious local delights. Visit local markets and meet the traditional purveyors of Tuscany’s finest cheeses, wines, chocolates and pastries. For a truly authentic, delicious epicurean adventure this tour is a must.
By Neighbourhood
Florence is a beautiful and enchanting city, filled with romance and famous for its heritage of artisan workshops and craft. It’s quiet, meandering back streets are also home to some of the most charming, beautiful and interesting places to shop eat or simply admire. Our Florentine insiders will help you uncover the best of its style, design, workshops, food and local Florentine culture. From haberdashery to handmade art you can browse independent boutiques specialising in Italian design and enter into the city’s palazzos which are home to some incredible antiques, artifacts and vintage gems!
Interiors/Homestyle
Discover Florence through its wonderful interior design scene. Our insider will take you to specialist showrooms around the city, lead you to restoration studios in hidden courtyards and find some of the city’s most beautiful palazzos showcasing Italian design, from Renaissance and art deco to the avant garde. Browse interior lifestyle stores for 20th century design and stylish reproductions and discover our favorite home textiles emporium for colourful homewares. Whether you are looking for home inspiration or specific pieces this is an inspiring tour for all interior lovers !
Antiques/Vintage
Florence is a city that values its strong craft heritage making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon browsing! Its beautiful palazzos are home to some antique furniture specialists whom you will find restoring unique pieces on the premises. Discover vintage stores with stylish Italian clothing and designer pieces dating back to the 50s or cool vintage denim and workwear spanning from the1800s to the 1960s. Browse book stores that specialize in rare out of print books and an interior store selling 20th century design that is housed in an old wallpaper shop. Florence is full of old surprises and vintage gems!
Workshops/Ateliers
The city of Florence is renowned for its antiques and artisan products, this tour will give you an insight into its many different specialist products and take you into selected restoration studios as well as the workshops and ateliers of skilled craftspeople . From contemporary shoe designer workshops, milliners, leather specialists, jewelry designers and chandelier makers. This tour will connect you with the makers bringing you into the heart of the city’s traditional and contemporary craft, and allow you to see Florence as an open studio.
Shopping/Style
Take a walk through this stylish and enchanting city, home to some of Italy’s best makers most renowned fashion houses. From the Ferragamo museums’ specialist collections to luxury Italian boutiques and local designer ateliers for bespoke pieces. Visit vintage shops hidden behind antique stores for one off Italian design, and collectable accessories. Discover cool lifestyle stores for a mix of contemporary design and one off pieces or amazing contemporary and costume jewellery, If you’re looking for true craftsmanship, or one off designer pieces…then this the shopping city for you.