This walking tour will shed light on Florence's historical stores. The mid-1800s was a period when Florence was the capital of Italy, and the city saw the birth of elegant cafés, markets, fashion boutiques, and beauty stores which are still in business today.

Itinerary

•  10:00 am - Meeting point in front of the Caffè Giubbe Rosse, an historical café located in Piazza Repubblica. The guide will offer a coffee in this elegant antique setting.
• 10:30 am - Walking towards the Vinaio (literally "wine vendor") Migliorini, one of the oldest "vinai," offering a large selection of wines and at least two hot dishes a day
• 11.00 am - Visit the main market place near San Lorenzo market.
• 12:00 pm - Stroll to Andreini's ceramic workshop and visit.
• 1:00 pm - Typical Tuscan lunch at trattoria Icche c'è c'è
• 2:30 pm - Walk towards the Santa Maria Novella pharmacy
• 3:00 pm - Brief visit of this antique place, which has carefully preserved its interior architectural style.
• 4:15 pm - Return back to Caffè Giubbe Rosse and end of the excursion

The Ancient Shops of Florence
Time: 6.15hours
Price: $210 p/person

Inclusions:
Lunch & Wine