By: Sabrin Hasbun Writer & Journalist | Specialist Food & History
One of the best ways to experience the true heart of Italy, is to visit the local markets. These weekly and monthly gatherings sell everything and anything, from seasonal produce to artisanal clothing and homeware.
We have put together a list of the best daily, weekly, and monthly markets in Tuscany and Umbria. If you have any questions, speak to your villa manager or directly to our concierge team. We also recommend keeping an eye on the markets of Campagna Amica — a foundation that promotes the value of Italian agriculture and protection of the land and environment.
Majority of these markets start early in the morning and end around 13:00, so if you want to beat the crowds and heat, make sure to arrive early. Before you head out, don’t forget to read our short guide to market etiquette.
The best markets in Tuscany
Market days in the province of Florence
Sant’Ambrogio Market (Florence)
Indoor and outdoor market in the historic centre of Florence selling fresh products. You can also eat at one of the many restaurants of the market.
Open Monday to Saturday, 07:00-14:00
Address: Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti
Cascine Market (Florence)
The largest and cheapest open-air market in Florence selling fresh produce, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Tuesday, 07:00-14:00
Address: Parco delle Cascine
Fierucola (Florence)
Open-air market in the historic Oltrarno of Florence, which promotes local organic products and gastronomy.
Open third Sunday of the month, 09:00-19:00
Address: Piazza Santo Spirito
Weekly/Local Market (Greve in Chianti)
Open-air market selling seasonal produce, homeware, clothes and shoes.
Open Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Matteotti
Il Pagliaio Market (Greve in Chianti)
Local producers, artisans and crafters selling organic fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, honey, jam etc, as well as renowned extra-virgin olive oil and wine.
Open fourth Sunday of the month, 09:00-14:00
Address: Piazza Matteotti
Weekly/Local Market (Panzano in Chianti)
Open-air market selling seasonal products, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Sunday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Bucciarelli
Aprilante Market (Panzano in Chianti)
Over 100 stalls, selling traditional food and produce, arts and crafts and antiques.
Open first Sunday of the month, 09:00-15:00
Address: Panzano in Chianti
Weekly/Local Market (Strada in Chianti)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, clothes and more.
Open Tuesday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Strada in Chianti
Market days in the province of Arezzo
Weekly/Local Market (Arezzo)
Open-air market selling seasonal produce, homeware, clothes and shoes.
Open Saturday, 08.30-13:00
Address: Viale Giotto
Il Mercatale di Sansepolcro (Sansepolcro)
Open-air market selling seasonal products from the province of Arezzo such as cheese and cold cuts, legumes, fruit and vegetables, wine and extra-virgin olive oil.
Open third Saturday of the month, 09:00-16:00
Address: Piazza Torre di Berta
Weekly/Local Market (Cortona)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address:Piazza Signorelli
Market days in the province of Pisa
Nuovo Mercato di Piazza delle Vettovaglie (Pisa)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware and clothing.
Open Monday to Saturday, 08:30-16:00
Address: Piazza delle Vettovaglie
Mercato di Via Alberto Paparelli (Pisa)
Open-air market selling seasonal goods, homeware and clothing.
Open Wednesday & Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Via Alberto Paparelli
Mercato di Via San Martino (Pisa)
Open-air market in a characteristic street of Pisa, selling local produce, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Wednesday & Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address Via San Martino
Market days in the province of Siena
La Lizza Market (Siena)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, and clothing.
Open Wednesday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Via La Lizza
Weekly/Local Market (Pienza)
Open-air market selling seasonal products, homeware, and clothing.
Open Friday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Via Mencattelli
Weekly/Local Market (San Gimignano)
Open-air market in historic squares of San Gimignano, selling local products, homewear, clothes and shoes.
Open Thursday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Duomo
Il Mercatale (San Gimignano)
Farm-to-table market selling regional delicacies including herbs, spices, truffles, and mushrooms, as well as seasonal fruit and vegetable, olive oil, wine, cheese and meat.
Open second Sunday of the month, 09:30-19:00
Address: Piazza delle Erbe
Weekly/Local Market (Montalcino)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Friday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Via della Libertà
Weekly/Local Market (Montepulciano)
Open-air market selling fresh goods, homeware and clothing.
Open Thursday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Pietro Nenni
Market days in the province of Grosseto
Weekly/Local Market (Forte dei Marmi)
Open-air market selling fresh products, homeware, clothes and shoes.
Open Wednesday, 08:00-14:00
Address: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
Weekly/Local Market (Pietrasanta)
Open-air market selling fresh produce, homeware and clothes.
Open Thursday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Statuto
Weekly/Local Market (Viareggio)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Thursday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Cavour
Vettovaglie Market (Livorno)
Indoor market in one of the biggest and oldest market spaces in Europe, selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and cheese, as well as drinks and street food.
Open Monday-Saturday, 08:00-14:00
Address: Via Buontalenti
Weekly/Local Market (Livorno)
Open-air market selling seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Open Monday-Saturday, 08:00-13:00
Address: Piazza Cavallotti
Weekly/Local Market (Grosseto)
Open-air market selling local fresh products, homeware, clothes and shoes.
Open Thursday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazzale De Maria
Weekly/Local Market (Castiglione della Pescaia)
Open-air market selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, as well as homeware and clothing.
Open Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza Ponte Giorgini
Weekly/Local Market (Porto Ercole)
Open-air market selling fresh fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as homeware and clothing.
Open Monday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Via San Rocco
Weekly/Local Market (Porto Santo Stefano)
Open-air market selling fresh fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as clothing, shoes and homeware.
Open Tuesday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazzale Sant’Andrea
Weekly/Local Market (Orbetello)
Open-air market selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, as well as homeware and clothing.
Open Saturday, 08:30-13:00
The best markets in Umbria
Market days in the province of Perugia
Weekly/Local Market (Perugia)
This market replaces the extensive indoor market of Perugia reopening in 2021: selling farm-to-table products.
Open Monday-Saturday, 07:00-20:00
Address: Piazza del Circo
Weekly/Local Market (Perugia)
Open-air market selling seasonal produce, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Open Tuesday, 08:00-14:00
Address: Piazza Danti
Weekly/Local Market (Todi)
Open-air market selling local fresh products, homeware and clothing.
Open Saturday, 08:00-13:00
Address: Via Menecali
Weekly/Local Market(Gubbio)
Open-air market selling fresh products, homeware, clothes and shoes.
Open Tuesday, 08:30-13:00
Market days in the province of Terni
Weekly/Local Market (Orvieto)
Open-air market selling local products, homeware, clothing and shoes.
Thursday & Saturday, 08:30-13:00
Address: Piazza del Popolo
