About this tour
A two-hour guided shopping tour through Florence's independent jewellery and leather shops. You'll skip the tourist traps and visit owner-run stores where quality is high and markups realistic. This suits anyone overwhelmed by Florence's shopping scene or keen to buy gold and leather goods without overpaying. Small, curated stops mean you get personal attention rather than browsing massive chains.
Highlights
- Visit independently owned jewellery and leather boutiques across Florence
- Skip mass-market tourist shops in favour of fair-priced, quality stock
- One-on-one guidance on what to look for and where to negotiate
- Two-hour pace — enough time to browse without rushing
- Accessible to all fitness levels, public transport nearby
- Service animals welcome throughout the tour
What to expect
Your guide meets you at an agreed point in Florence and takes you on foot to a series of independent shops selling gold jewellery and leather goods. Rather than a scripted itinerary, the route is tailored to what you're after — whether rings, belts, bags or handbags. At each stop, your guide introduces the owner and can explain craftsmanship, materials and fair pricing so you know what's a genuine deal.
You move at your own pace through each shop. The guide stays with you, answering questions and helping you navigate conversations with shop owners. The tour finishes after two hours, leaving you time to make final purchases or head elsewhere in the city.
What travellers say
- Guides know shop owners and can vouch for fair pricing
- Avoids tourist-heavy areas and inflated gold/leather markups
- Personal attention — you're not browsing anonymous flagship stores
- Flexible route based on what you actually want to buy
- Compact two hours fits busy itineraries
- Two hours may feel rushed if you browse slowly or compare options
- Walking involves navigating Florence's cobbled streets in summer heat
- No guarantee of finding exactly what you want in the selected shops
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well if you're short on time in Florence, anxious about being ripped off, or want to support smaller businesses rather than high-street chains. It's also good for anyone with specific items in mind — leather belts, gold rings, or traditional Florentine jewellery. The walking is flat and slow-paced, suitable for most fitness levels. Two hours is tight if you plan to spend a lot of time deliberating or trying things on in each shop; you may want to note addresses and return solo if you find something you love. Weather and crowds vary by season — summer is busy and hot. Public transport is accessible nearby if you need to get there or leave early.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.