Location: Santa Croce
Top Things to do in Santa Croce
Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Shopping
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.
Restaurants in Florence
1. Enoteca Pontevecchio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 297 reviews
Our enoteca welcomes everyone who loves Italian wine. Located just steps away from Piazza Santa Croce, we provide wine tastings along with olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings! We promote small boutique wineries across Italy, where the production is just big enough for the Italian market. These wines are not available outside of Italy, however, you can contact us and we can ship your favorite products all over the world! What are you waiting for? Stop by or shop online for the wine experience of a lifetime!
Reviewed By ams0514 - Saint Louis Park, United States
Such an adorable wine shop and super friendly and welcoming for tourists!! Serena and Claudia were so helpful and informative during our tasting and helped us pick out the the perfect Italian white and red wines we were looking for. They have a great selection with many rare wines. I would highly recommend! ????
2. After Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The new location is in Piazza Santa Elisabetta 6 In the heart of Florence, next to Torre della Pagliazza
3. I Mosaici Di Lastrucci
4. Janniderma
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5.0 based on 229 reviews
Janniderma will be closed for inventory from Feb. 24 to Mar. 15, 2019: we are sorry for the inconvenient. Janniderma! The favorite leather shop in Florence by Tripadvisor users. Located in the Santa Croce district on via dei Benci at number 10. Opening hours are 10:30 a.M. - 8 P.M. From March 1st to October 31st and 11 p.M. To 5 p.M. From November 1st to to February the 28th. Outside business hours we can accomodate our clients on call at the number stated on the entrance door. Janniderma is the only store worldwide selling the amazing and valuable leather jackets, coats, pants, corsets and bags by designer and architect Jannis Skarmoutsos. The Janniderma concept is stemming from the pure creativity of the designer. Jannis is to design and produce a new style which is original, exclusive, of high quality and tailored in limited numbers from precious organic leather, treated to resist water and light, entirely made in Florence (Italy), offering the best price/quality ratio.
5. Florence Shop 4 It
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5.0 based on 167 reviews
Shopping here in Florence can be overwhelming! I design personal shopping for tourists and guide them to the great little stores that I love. Many people have only a little time to shop here, and with my help, we can accomplish lots in a short amount of time. We can usually complete the shopping list in 2 hours, but serious shoppers can schedule for more time. Whether it be leather jackets, handbags, shoes, gold, ceramics, scarves, or wine/olive oil, I can save you time with a shopping appointment tailored just for you. My groups are private, only you and your friends or family. I do not take people to the brand name stores, or to the discount malls, only the smaller shops with the owners on site. High quality without the designer label and price! With all of the imitation products flooding the markets, rest assured that I will show you the real Italian artisan made goods. I am also available to do a market food and wine tour away from the tourist crowds with a lunch following.
6. Le Mie Ceramiche
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
7. La Bottega dei Cristalli
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By GogoV93
They had so much more in-store than on their website, I was a little taken aback when I first walked in. The prices were very reasonable (I went to a similar shop in Rome, and the prices were outrageous, even for Rome). The shopkeeper was friendly and made good conversation, and spoke very good English (thank goodness). I wish I had more money to spend, I couldn't have spent hours in that shop. If I ever get the opportunity to go back to Italy, this shop will be my first stop!
8. CBWeed Shop - Firenze
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Aromantique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Aromantique is a small laboratory where you can create your own wellness scent, or you can have an olfactory experience with natural botanic perfumes. You can reserve the time to be the only one into the atelier to feel deeply your experience.
10. The Gold Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Florence's best 18k gold jewellery store in the heart of piazza Santa Croce. Gold sold by weight and workmanship. Made in Italy. Immediate tax refund for tourists. World wide shipping. Due to covid we are only working online until further notice. Please email us for more information.
Reviewed By alexsnow06 - Halifax, Canada
Looked around Florence for Italian gold jewelry and I found the prices and quality was varied. I decided to checked trip advisor and The Gold Market was rated number 1 so I stopped in and found out why. The selection of items was extensive and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The general manager Maria Pappas even came over to say hello and to bring us some water. I purchased a beautiful chain and gold bracelet. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Florence and would like to purchase authentic 18kt Italian gold!
