Florence
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Florence
Discover VAT refund shopping in Florence. From Via Tornabuoni to local artisan boutiques. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1800+ tax-free shops
Via de' Tornabuoni
Luxury fashion street with Italian designers
ExploreVia Roma
Central shopping street with international brands
ExplorePonte Vecchio
Historic bridge with jewelry shops
ExploreSan Lorenzo
Market area with leather goods
ExploreOltrarno
Artisan quarter with workshops and boutiques
ExploreVia Calzaiuoli
Pedestrian street with fashion chains
ExplorePiazza della Repubblica
Historic square with luxury boutiques
ExploreSanto Spirito
Bohemian square with artisan shops
ExploreFeatured Shops in Florence
20 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Via de' Tornabuoni
📍 Via de' Tornabuoni 73/R
50123 Florence
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Flagship on Florence's most prestigious luxury street
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Via degli Strozzi
📍 Via degli Strozzi, 16
50123 Firenze
🕒 10:30 - 19:00
MOVED from Via Tornabuoni in February 2025. After 30+ years, relocated to Via Strozzi.
Prada
Luxury Fashion
Prada Via de' Tornabuoni
📍 Via de' Tornabuoni 67/R
50123 Florence
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Italian luxury fashion house on Via Tornabuoni
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Piazza della Signoria
📍 Piazza della Signoria, 11
50122 Florence
🕒 10:30 - 19:00
250 sqm boutique designed by Peter Marino (2007). Full range: Fashion, Accessories, Watches, Jewelry at historic Piazza della Signoria
Salvatore Ferragamo
Luxury Fashion
Salvatore Ferragamo Via de' Tornabuoni
📍 Via de' Tornabuoni 16
50123 Florence
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Historic Florentine luxury brand flagship with museum
Dior
Luxury Fashion
Dior Via de' Tornabuoni
📍 Via de' Tornabuoni 57
50123 Florence
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French haute couture on Florence's luxury avenue
Why Shop in Florence with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1800+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
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 Florence, 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
For Shoppers
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