If you have been thinking about travelling to Italy then be sure to browse our incredible vacation rentals in Tuscany and, once you do, you can start planning all that you will see and do while you’re there! In addition to beautiful little towns, buzzing metropolises laden with centuries of history and culture, stunning landscapes, amazing beaches, incredible mountain ranges, pretty islands, outstanding food and wine, architectural gems and breath-taking places of worship, stylish people-watching opportunities aplenty, and much more besides, the Italian regions also boast lots of excellent shopping destinations. Not only is it a veritable mecca for fashion lovers, it is also a place where tradition lives on and quality is very much prided. As such, it is a wonderful place to browse little local shops selling souvenirs to bring home, unique boutiques stuffed with all sorts of Italian gifts, and small local makers’ wares to find incredible things to buy in Italy. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany, you like great souvenirs and shopping for authentic, handmade, and beautiful things, and you are wondering what to buy then these are the items to remember to leave room for in your suitcase as you explore Tuscany and take day trips throughout the regions in Italy!
1. Leather from Florence
For those who have found a luxury villa in Florence and are exploring this utterly astounding city of art, the birthplace of the Renaissance, you should keep in mind that there is a tradition of wearable works of art in the city; that is, a tradition of incredible handmade leather goods. Florence is famous for her high-quality artisanal leather goods and amazing tradition of leather production, which make for an ideal souvenir, that will last a lifetime. There are various places and shops to purchase Florence leather goods but we recommend, in particular, the Scuola di Cuoio, or Leather School, on via San Giuseppe in Florence. Here they produce and sell every type of authentic Italian leather goods of the highest quality imaginable from bags to jackets, wallets, belts, briefcases, bookmarks, coin cases, key chains, and more, with prices varying accordingly. All of these items are 100% hand-designed and hand-crafted and make for an incredible souvenir to bring a little of the amazing beauty of the city home with you. It really is a must to buy in Florence!
For those who have found a luxury villa in Florence and are exploring this utterly astounding city of art, the birthplace of the Renaissance, you should keep in mind that there is a tradition of wearable works of art in the city; that is, a tradition of incredible handmade leather goods. Florence is famous for her high-quality artisanal leather goods and amazing tradition of leather production, which make for an ideal souvenir, that will last a lifetime. There are various places and shops to purchase Florence leather goods but we recommend, in particular, the Scuola di Cuoio, or Leather School, on via San Giuseppe in Florence. Here they produce and sell every type of authentic Italian leather goods of the highest quality imaginable from bags to jackets, wallets, belts, briefcases, bookmarks, coin cases, key chains, and more, with prices varying accordingly. All of these items are 100% hand-designed and hand-crafted and make for an incredible souvenir to bring a little of the amazing beauty of the city home with you. It really is a must to buy in Florence!
2. Murano Glass from Venice
The souvenir of choice for those who have found a vacation rental in Venice or are visiting the city for the day, meanwhile, is Murano glass. While hand painted Venetian masks are also famous, as are her Italian linens and lace, Murano glass is something extra special that you will see mentioned in all Italy travel guides. Coming from the island of Murano, one of the hundreds of little islands that make up the city in the Lagoon of Venice, Murano glass has been made for hundreds of years and is the city’s most famous craft. Colourful, delicate, and impossibly beautiful, the glass from Murano has been made by local artisans into all sorts of things throughout the ages from elaborate chandeliers and amazing works of art to delicate door knobs and precious items of jewellery. To this day, if you visit the island, you can explore the workshops, see the makers in action, and wander endless shops selling all sorts of lovely objects made from Murano glass, which make for one of our favorite souvenirs.
The souvenir of choice for those who have found a vacation rental in Venice or are visiting the city for the day, meanwhile, is Murano glass. While hand painted Venetian masks are also famous, as are her Italian linens and lace, Murano glass is something extra special that you will see mentioned in all Italy travel guides. Coming from the island of Murano, one of the hundreds of little islands that make up the city in the Lagoon of Venice, Murano glass has been made for hundreds of years and is the city’s most famous craft. Colourful, delicate, and impossibly beautiful, the glass from Murano has been made by local artisans into all sorts of things throughout the ages from elaborate chandeliers and amazing works of art to delicate door knobs and precious items of jewellery. To this day, if you visit the island, you can explore the workshops, see the makers in action, and wander endless shops selling all sorts of lovely objects made from Murano glass, which make for one of our favorite souvenirs.
3. Limoncello from the Amalfi Coast
After enjoying the sweet life with a vacation rental on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region, you may want to bring a little bottle of it back home with you. If so, grab a bottle of Limoncello, which makes for a top souvenir in the airport on your way home. It is one of the most beloved local specialties and most eateries will offer you some with meals so you will have likely developed a taste for this famous Italian liqueur made of the abundant and impressively large lemons that grow all over the region. Be sure to bring some back as an Italian souvenir to enjoy with the other adults in your life!
After enjoying the sweet life with a vacation rental on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region, you may want to bring a little bottle of it back home with you. If so, grab a bottle of Limoncello, which makes for a top souvenir in the airport on your way home. It is one of the most beloved local specialties and most eateries will offer you some with meals so you will have likely developed a taste for this famous Italian liqueur made of the abundant and impressively large lemons that grow all over the region. Be sure to bring some back as an Italian souvenir to enjoy with the other adults in your life!
4. Truffles from Umbria
Olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, other Italian cheeses, Dried Porcini mushrooms, dried pastas, balsamic vinegar, cured meat, and artisan chocolate, are all perfect souvenirs to bring home from Italy that you can buy in the grocery store. However, one of the best food souvenirs to bring home has to be truffles. While you will find truffles on sale all over Tuscany and Italy and can even pick them yourself in lots of places, a vacation rental in Umbria or heading to the region on day trips from Florence means that you will encounter them very often. Truffles are one of the most desirable foods in the culinary world and some of the best truffles in the world come from Italy. Expensive no matter where you buy them, they will, however, be likely better value if you buy some truffles and truffle products while in Italy and bring them home with you! What better than some delicious authentic Italian food as a gift from Italy?
Olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, other Italian cheeses, Dried Porcini mushrooms, dried pastas, balsamic vinegar, cured meat, and artisan chocolate, are all perfect souvenirs to bring home from Italy that you can buy in the grocery store. However, one of the best food souvenirs to bring home has to be truffles. While you will find truffles on sale all over Tuscany and Italy and can even pick them yourself in lots of places, a vacation rental in Umbria or heading to the region on day trips from Florence means that you will encounter them very often. Truffles are one of the most desirable foods in the culinary world and some of the best truffles in the world come from Italy. Expensive no matter where you buy them, they will, however, be likely better value if you buy some truffles and truffle products while in Italy and bring them home with you! What better than some delicious authentic Italian food as a gift from Italy?
5. Wine from Chianti
If you have found a luxury villa in Chianti then you have to go on a wine tour or at least visit one winery while you are in the area! You can't go travelling to Italy without tasting some incredible Italian wines, which also make for a perfect souvenir from Italy. And, as an added bonus if you do find yourself visiting a winery, you’ll find that most have excellent schemes in place in which you can arrange to purchase Italian wines and have them shipped directly home from there. This means you don’t have to worry about baggage weight, breaking bottles, or anything else to bring back some great Italian gifts and authentic Italian delights for yourself. Perfect!
There is no point in visiting Italy without doing a spot of souvenir shopping and getting your hands on some of the perfect souvenirs from the different regions in Italy. So, if you’ve been planning a trip to Italy, also plan to seek out these excellent souvenirs to buy and bring home so that you perfectly remember it!
If you have found a luxury villa in Chianti then you have to go on a wine tour or at least visit one winery while you are in the area! You can't go travelling to Italy without tasting some incredible Italian wines, which also make for a perfect souvenir from Italy. And, as an added bonus if you do find yourself visiting a winery, you’ll find that most have excellent schemes in place in which you can arrange to purchase Italian wines and have them shipped directly home from there. This means you don’t have to worry about baggage weight, breaking bottles, or anything else to bring back some great Italian gifts and authentic Italian delights for yourself. Perfect!
There is no point in visiting Italy without doing a spot of souvenir shopping and getting your hands on some of the perfect souvenirs from the different regions in Italy. So, if you’ve been planning a trip to Italy, also plan to seek out these excellent souvenirs to buy and bring home so that you perfectly remember it!
