Rome
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Rome
Discover VAT refund shopping in Rome. From Via Condotti to Via del Corso, explore Italian fashion and luxury. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 2000+ tax-free shops
Via Condotti
Luxury fashion street with Italian designers
ExploreVia del Corso
Main shopping street with international brands
ExploreVia Veneto
Elegant avenue with luxury boutiques
ExploreTridente
Fashion district with designer shops
ExplorePiazza di Spagna
Luxury shopping around Spanish Steps
ExploreVia Nazionale
Commercial street with fashion chains
ExploreTrastevere
Bohemian area with artisan shops and vintage stores
ExploreMonti
Trendy neighborhood with independent designers
ExploreFeatured Shops in Rome
17 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
La Rinascente
Department Store
La Rinascente Via del Tritone
📍 Via del Tritone, 61
00187 Roma
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Flagship 7-floor luxury department store with 800+ brands, rooftop terrace, opened 2017. Ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct visible on floor -1
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Via Condotti
📍 Via dei Condotti, 12
00187 Roma
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Flagship store housed in old theater, two stories opposite Spanish Steps
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Via Condotti
📍 Via dei Condotti, 8
00187 Roma
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Iconic Via Condotti luxury flagship
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Via Bocca di Leone
📍 Via Bocca di Leone, 23-27
00187 Roma
🕒 10:30 - 19:30
New flagship opened, replacing Via Condotti as main boutique
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Via del Babuino
📍 Via del Babuino, 98
00187 Roma
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Established Chanel boutique on luxury shopping street between Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo
Bulgari
Luxury Fashion
Bulgari Via Condotti
📍 Via dei Condotti, 10
00187 Roma
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Historic headquarters since 1905 - legendary Roman jeweler
Why Shop in Rome with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
2000+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
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Digital Process
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Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Italy
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Italy applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 22%. When shopping in Rome, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €70.01 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €70.01 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
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