Top Tuscany Fashion Shows - page 2

Visit the Workshop of Semi-Precious Stones (Opificio delle Pietre Dure) in Florence on a private tour. See prized stones—jasper, quartz, marble—that were inlaid in mosaics for the Medici family. With a guide at your side, you’ll discover the highlights of this gem of a museum and learn about the powerful Medici clan in Renaissance times.

Uncover Florence’s finest artisan treasures on this private 3-hour shopping tour. Explore handpicked boutiques and markets based on your personal interests, whether that’s fashion, antiques, art, or food. With a local guide leading the way, find authentic Italian products and one-of-a-kind souvenirs to take home as a memento of your trip.

Once you’ve had your fill of Florence’s crowds, head across the Arno River to the artsy, off-the-beaten-track Oltrarno neighborhood on this private walking tour. Learn about the city’s artisan traditions and see the talented craftspeople carrying on time-honored art forms like paper marbling, engravings, and enamel and silver work. Tours include a stop inside Santo Spirito Church (own expense) and a glimpse of Michelangelo’s wood-carved crucifix.

A tour from Florence to Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi offers a perfect escape from the city to the Tuscan coast. In Viareggio, visitors can enjoy a lively seaside atmosphere, a beautiful promenade lined with historic Art Nouveau buildings, and long sandy beaches. Forte dei Marmi provides a contrasting experience with its elegant beach clubs, luxury boutiques, stylish cafés, and relaxed upscale ambiance. The journey also showcases the scenic landscape of the Versilia Coast, framed by the impressive Apuan Alps. Together, these two destinations combine authentic coastal culture, leisure, shopping, and seaside beauty, making them an ideal day trip from Florence for travelers seeking a different side of Tuscany beyond its famous art cities.

Behind the façade of Santa Maria Novella lies a story most visitors never discover. Join a local guide to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies and perfume houses. Inside the Basilica, discover Renaissance art, Gothic architecture, frescoes, chapels, sacred symbols, and the legacy of the Dominican friars. Then continue to the Officina, where medicinal herbs, aromatic plants, essences, and Florentine craftsmanship shaped a perfume tradition admired worldwide. What makes this tour different is the connection between the two places. Instead of visiting them separately, you’ll understand how Dominican medicine, herbal knowledge, Renaissance art, perfume, and Florentine beauty are part of the same story. This is a great choice if you want to experience Florence beyond the Duomo and Uffizi, with a tour focused on art, history, perfume, hidden gems, and culture.

Fulfil your passion for fashion as you travel between Florence and Rome with this private transfer and shopping spree. Your chauffeur will collect you and your luggage from your Florence hotel, stop at The Mall Firenze so you can shop, then drop you at your Rome hotel. The Mall Firenze offers high fashion brands at 30–50 percent less than retail, including Italian signatures such as Gucci, Prada, Versace, and Armani.

Step into the world of Florentine craftsmanship and discover what makes it so unique. This tour will take you into the heart of Florence, where you will visit historic shops in which products are still made by hand using centuries-old techniques. This is not just about seeing the most famous sights, but about experiencing the authentic city and connecting with the people who preserve its cultural identity. It is an ideal experience for those who love discovering local traditions, meeting new people, and truly understanding what makes Florence so special. A journey through history, passion, and creativity that will allow you to appreciate the true spirit of the city. Lunch can be arranged upon request at a traditional local restaurant.