Florence Shop 4 It
Florence Shop 4 It
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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.
Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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zbk2022
1 contribution
May 2022
Maren is an excellent personal shopper. Her familiarity with the best local artisans (Leather goods, shoes, jewelry, silk products, etc.) will make a great and efficient shopping experience. You can expect to visit best non touristy shops and find very unique Italian made products.
During my trip this month, we visited a specialty leather shop and after being presented with a fantastic selection of women handbags, I selected 3 that were absolutely beautiful. Designs were unique and they were very high quality. Maren also knows of a couple of great Jewelry stores, one is a gold smith that could make any design of your choice and the other one has a great selection of beautiful Italian design Jewelry. If you have a short stay and only a few hours for shopping, Maren will design a shopping itinerary for you to complete everything on your shopping list within a short few hours. You will not be pushed to purchase anything at all, and Maren will give her opinion to you if only asked. Overall, you will be very pleased with the shopping experience and will leave Italy with some beautiful products.
Written May 21, 2022
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BethRossi
Grove City, OH149 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This was a wonderful experience. Maren customized our shopping trip based on what we wished to purchase and took us to a few great shops where we were able to purchase lovely, meaningful items that will always remind us of this trip. Her assistance enabled us to avoid inflated prices as well as poor quality. It also allowed us to manage our time well in Florence instead of wandering around. If you want to shop in Florence I highly recommend contacting Maren.
Written May 30, 2022
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Daydream19096829051
1 contribution
May 2022
We were visiting Florence on our honeymoon and were recommended to Maren by a friend. Over 2 hours, Maren showed us through some of the best stores that Florence has to offer that we would have never knew to visit coming from America. The places we went were of the highest quality with incredible value. If you plan to do some shopping while in Florence, we'd highly recommend Maren's services.
Written May 11, 2022
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Geripenni
Boca Raton1 contribution
Sep 2021
Maren, it the best! I been to Florence 4 times and found Maren on Trip Advisor. I read her reviews and emailed her immediately! I have now been with Maren in Florence on 3 occasion and just returned from another wonder trip to Florence. My friends and I love Maren because she is very down to earth and finds us every special item at a much better price from shoes to leather coats and jewelry! I keep in touch with Maren and let her know every time I return to Florence. She is a terrific person and we have created a wonderful friendship! I highly recommend Maren if you are going to Florence!!
Written September 30, 2021
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Sherpa082714
New York City, NY1 contribution
Oct 2021
I met with Maren when I was in Florence pre-pandemic and had a wonderful day. It’s been several years and she is still just as wonderful. I am in NYC and she has helped me with jewelry purchases. Each piece was custom and turned out lovely. She is a lot of fun to shop with even long distance!! Maren helps bring Florence to me in this time where I am still not ready to fully embrace international travel. For those visiting Florence—lucky you. You will have an amazing experience with her.
Written September 30, 2022
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My pleasure to find beautiful jewelry for you! Thank you for your kind words, Maren
Written October 8, 2022
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Lynn N
Basking Ridge, NJ52 contributions
Oct 2022
Maren is wonderful! She takes you to the best shops that you would never find on your own! This is the second time I have worked with her. She is professional and a pleasure to be with! We had such a good time finding treasures with Maren. She took several of us on our girls trip to find the right shoes, jewelry, scarves, stationary! Would highly recommend her!
Written October 10, 2022
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MEOW3713
San Luis Obispo County, CA1 contribution
May 2022
We had an amazing day in Florence. I would have never found the shops or designers she introduced us to. Once we told her what we were interested in, we had no trouble finding the best clothes, jewelry, handbags! We also bought great quality leather gifts to bring home for our families. Everything flowed beautifully. Even if you only have an afternoon in Florence you must book Maren to guide you. The shop owners were so friendly. I highly recommend.
Written May 16, 2022
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lindaevans746
Pasadena, CA1 contribution
Sep 2021
Loved our shopping with Maren! This is the 2nd time I have used her. She is very easy going and knows the best shops to go to for jewelry, leather jackets, purses and shoes, etc. or anything else you might need.I highly recommend her. I consider her my friend. Lindy Evans
Written September 23, 2021
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DebraandHolly
Boston, MA8 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
My SIL and I love Italy and decided to find a personal shopper for our recent trip to Florence. Enter Maren and her sweet little sidekick Chia (toy pomeranian), who quite truthfully stole the show! If you are looking to shop in the designer high end shops, this service isn't for you. If you want to shop in the unique boutiques and specialty shops, then Maren and Chia, who are fluent in Italian (yes, Chia too!) are the way to go!
Written November 5, 2014
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You two were such fun! Hope that we can see you again here in Florence and do some more shopping!
Written November 7, 2014
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Becky-Joe2015
Washington DC, DC7 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
We had just two hours to spare and were completely unfamiliar with the shopping landscape in Firenze. The variety and quality of what is available is legendary - and there are SO many options for sources. We did what any savvy shopper SHOULD do - turn to an EXPERT!! Maren knows exactly where to take you for what you are looking for. She collects your "shopping list" in advance and, when you meet, she is prepared to escort you to the best places for the best selection of the best quality materials - at excellent prices (of course)! We shopped for gold jewelry and leather coats. In two hours, we left with just what we were hoping for. Thanks Maren!!
Written June 2, 2015
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It was a fun power shopping morning! Thank you for your review.
Written June 5, 2015
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