The Mall luxury outlet from Florence
Florence: The Mall outlets tour
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How do I get from Florence to The Mall luxury outlet?
The Mall operates a free shuttle bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella station (from the SITA bus area, Autostazione). Journey takes about 50 minutes. Check current timetable at themall.it/en. By car, The Mall is at Via Europa 8, Leccio (Reggello) — about 40 minutes south of Florence via the A1 motorway, exit Incisa-Reggello.
The Mall Luxury Outlets: what it is and who it’s for
The Mall Luxury Outlets at Leccio (in the municipality of Reggello, about 35km southeast of Florence) is Italy’s premier destination for discounted luxury fashion. It’s not an ordinary outlet centre — there are no mid-market chain stores, no food courts with fast food, no sports brands. The Mall is exclusively luxury: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Valentino, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Alexander McQueen. All Italian or European heritage brands, all in dedicated boutiques that feel more like brand flagships than outlet shops.
The discounts are genuine — past-season pieces at 30–70% below retail is realistic, with leather goods and ready-to-wear offering the best savings. A Bottega Veneta intrecciato pouch that retails at €650 in the brand’s Florence boutique may be available at The Mall for €350–400 on an older style. Gucci bags and accessories often see the largest absolute savings.
This guide is written for fashion-focused shoppers who would spend money in these brands anyway — if luxury fashion isn’t your thing, The Mall is a long trip (50+ minutes each way by shuttle) for what amounts to walking around a quiet, well-designed shopping village. For sightseeing, choose a different day trip.
Getting to The Mall from Florence
By free shuttle bus (most convenient)
The Mall operates a free shuttle bus from Florence Autostazione (the main bus station, Piazza Adua, adjacent to Santa Maria Novella station). The journey takes approximately 50 minutes each way.
Current timetable: Check the official website at themall.it/en before your visit — schedules change seasonally and are not fixed. Typically: multiple morning departures (around 9am–11am) and afternoon return services (2pm–7pm). Booking ahead is recommended in peak season.
Cost: The shuttle is free. No reservation required in low season; advance booking recommended in summer at the info desk in SMN or via The Mall website.
Note: The shuttle is popular with tourists and can fill up in summer. If you miss it, you’ll need a taxi or alternative transport.
By car
Florence to The Mall Leccio:
- Take the A1 motorway south (direction Rome)
- Exit at Incisa-Reggello
- Follow signs to Leccio and The Mall (well-signed from the exit)
- Journey: approximately 40 minutes from central Florence
Parking: Free and ample parking at The Mall. This is genuinely the easiest way to visit if you have a car — no timetable constraints and you can leave when ready.
Important: The Mall is in Leccio, not in Leccio Matassino or Incisa. Use the address Via Europa 8, Leccio (Reggello) in your navigation.
By taxi
Taxi from Florence centre to The Mall: approximately €50–60 one-way. Not cost-effective for a single visit unless you’re a group of 3–4 splitting the fare. Many visitors taxi one-way (typically return to Florence, when shopping bags make the shuttle less convenient).
Prada Outlet at Montevarchi
Note: The famous Space Prada outlet is in Montevarchi (a different town, 45km from Florence), not at The Mall Leccio. It’s operated separately by Prada Group and has its own shuttle service from Florence. If your priority is Prada, Miu Miu, or Prada-brand accessories, the Space Prada outlet is the correct destination — not The Mall. Check spaceprada.it for their shuttle schedule.
The Mall does not have a Prada boutique.
The brands at The Mall Leccio
Gucci
Gucci is The Mall’s biggest draw — the brand’s Florentine heritage makes an outlet near Florence natural, and the savings on past-season pieces can be substantial. Leather accessories, bags, shoes, ready-to-wear, and accessories. The boutique is among the largest at the centre. Expect queues on weekends and in summer.
Bottega Veneta
Excellent for intrecciato leather goods at meaningful discounts. Bags, small leather goods, shoes. The quieter sibling of Gucci at The Mall, but often where the best value for money is found.
Saint Laurent (YSL)
Strong selection of shoes, bags, and ready-to-wear. The Rive Gauche heritage items (messenger bags, the classic Sac de Jour) appear here at lower prices than boutiques.
Balenciaga
Good for shoes and accessories. The Triple S sneakers and other key styles appear in past-season colourways at outlet prices.
Alexander McQueen
Shoes particularly — McQueen boots and heeled boots can be found here at significant reductions.
Valentino
Shoes, bags, and some garments. The Rockstud accessories (heavily discounted when the trend has moved on slightly) can be excellent value.
Loro Piana
Cashmere knitwear and accessories. Outlet discounts on Loro Piana are genuinely rare anywhere in the world — if you were considering full-price Loro Piana, this is worth checking.
Brunello Cucinelli
Similar to Loro Piana — high-end cashmere and tailoring at reduced but still significant prices. Past-season pieces with good savings.
Ermenegildo Zegna
Men’s formal tailoring and casualwear. Good selection for business formal shopping.
Other brands
Pucci, Stella McCartney, and occasional additional brand boutiques. The selection changes seasonally.
Shopping strategy for The Mall
Go early or go late: The Mall is busiest from 11am to 3pm, especially on weekends and in July–August when the free shuttle deposits groups simultaneously. Arrive with the opening (10am) or after 4pm when shuttle groups have left.
Check sizes first: Outlet shopping is about flexibility. If you’re looking for a specific item in a specific colour and size, you may be disappointed. If you’re open to what’s available in your size, the rewards are greater.
Know what you’d pay at retail: Before going, check the brand’s website for the full-price equivalent of items you’re interested in. This lets you assess the discount accurately and avoid paying “outlet prices” for things available cheaper elsewhere.
Tax-free shopping: Non-EU visitors can claim VAT refund (Global Blue or Planet) on purchases over €155. The Mall has a dedicated tax refund desk. You’ll need your passport and original receipts. VAT on luxury goods in Italy is 22%.
Carry capacity: Bring a large bag or a rolling carry-on if you’re planning significant purchases. The shuttle has limited luggage space and taxi rides home are easier with a bag on wheels.
Credit cards: All major cards accepted. American Express is sometimes refused at smaller boutiques — carry a Visa or Mastercard as backup.
The Mall experience
The physical design of The Mall Leccio is pleasant — low-rise buildings arranged around courtyards, landscaped with lawns and shading, with a better atmosphere than many outlet malls. There’s a café on site (reasonable quality for a mall café — coffee, sandwiches, light meals) and outdoor seating. The toilet facilities are good.
The store staff at The Mall are generally professional and multi-lingual (English especially is well-catered for). The experience is calmer than a major retail flagship in a city — less pressure, more browsing space.
What to realistically expect
| Expectation | Reality |
|---|---|
| 70% discount on current hero products | No — discounts on hero items are typically 20–30% |
| Good discounts on prior-season items | Yes — 40–60% on past-season stock is realistic |
| All sizes available | No — selection is limited; early arrival gives best choice |
| Quiet, relaxed shopping | Yes, in the morning — busy midday, especially summer weekends |
| Full-price storefronts with “outlet” labels | No — genuine outlet stock throughout |
Combining The Mall with other stops
The Mall is near the Chianti wine region (via the Incisa exit on A1). If you have a car, combine a morning at The Mall with an afternoon in Chianti:
- 10:00–12:30: The Mall (Leccio)
- 1:00pm: Drive 25 minutes northwest toward Greve in Chianti via Figline Valdarno
- 1:30–3:00pm: Lunch in Greve (Macelleria Falorni)
- 3:00–5:30pm: Chianti estate visit (pre-booked)
- 6:00pm: Return to Florence via SR222 or A1
See the Chianti day trip guide for winery details. This combination makes excellent use of a day with a rental car.
The Prada outlet at Montevarchi — a separate destination
Many visitors searching for Prada near Florence discover that the famous Space Prada outlet is in Montevarchi, not at The Mall Leccio. The two outlets are entirely separate operations, about 30km apart.
Space Prada (Localita Levanella, Montevarchi) covers all Prada Group brands: Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s shoes, and Car Shoe. Like The Mall, it operates a free shuttle service from Florence SMN — check spaceprada.it for the current timetable. Journey time is approximately 1h by shuttle.
If your priority is Prada bags, Miu Miu, or Prada accessories: go to Space Prada in Montevarchi. If your priority is Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, or Valentino: go to The Mall Leccio.
Some visitors with a car combine both in one day (30–40 minutes between them by road via Montevarchi–Figline Valdarno). This is ambitious but feasible — aim for The Mall first (morning), then Space Prada (early afternoon), then return to Florence.
McArthurGlen Barberino — the alternative outlet north of Florence
For visitors interested in accessible luxury rather than top-tier luxury, the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Barberino (35km north of Florence, exit A1 at Barberino di Mugello) is a large conventional designer outlet with 150+ stores including Burberry, Armani, Hugo Boss, Diesel, Calvin Klein, and more affordable Italian brands.
McArthurGlen is larger, more family-friendly (food court, wider range of price points), and accessible by a shuttle from Florence SMN. It does not have the single-brand boutique atmosphere of The Mall, but covers a different spending level. Entry is free; parking is free.
If you want Gucci and Bottega Veneta: The Mall. If you want a wider range of mid-range designers and Italian sportswear: McArthurGlen Barberino.
Practical information for The Mall visitors
Opening hours: Generally 10am–7pm daily (10am–7:30pm in summer months). Closed on major Italian public holidays (Ferragosto on 15 August, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday). Always confirm current hours at themall.it/en before visiting.
Language: English-speaking staff at all major boutiques. The Mall’s website, signage, and customer service are available in English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, and Arabic — reflecting the international visitor base.
Tourist tax: The Mall is in the comune of Reggello, and any hotel nights there would attract the standard tourist tax. Day visitors are not affected.
Crowds: The busiest periods are July–August (Italian holiday season plus international summer tourism) and December–January (post-Christmas sales). March–April and October–November are quieter.
Return transport: If you take the shuttle one-way (arrive by shuttle, return by taxi for convenience with bags), arrange your Florence hotel taxi in advance. Taxis from The Mall back to Florence are easier to arrange through the hotel concierge or via the ITA/taxiapp service than flagging on the road.
Frequently asked questions about The Mall outlet trip
Is The Mall cheaper than buying luxury goods in Florence?
Yes, significantly for past-season items. Florence boutiques sell full-price current season merchandise. The Mall sells prior-season at genuine discounts. For specific current-season pieces, the Florence boutiques may have better selection but at full price.
Are The Mall products authentic?
Yes. The Mall is officially operated by or in partnership with the brands themselves — these are not third-party sellers or grey market goods. Every item sold in a brand boutique at The Mall is authentic brand merchandise.
Can I get a product I want in advance?
No — you cannot reserve or request specific pieces ahead of your visit. Outlet inventory is what’s available on the day. The Mall does not have an e-commerce option for visitors.
Is The Mall suitable with children?
The Mall is quiet and not child-unfriendly, but there’s very little for children to do. The café provides a break point. If you’re taking children, budget limited time (2–3 hours maximum) and bring entertainment for them. The shuttle journey there and back is reasonable.
What is the best day of the week to visit?
Weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday) are the quietest. Monday sees restocking after the weekend. Friday afternoons get busy with weekend-start arrivals. Saturday and Sunday are the most crowded, especially in summer.
Frequently asked questions about The Mall luxury outlet from Florence
Which luxury brands are at The Mall in Leccio?
The Mall Leccio has boutiques for Gucci, Saint Laurent (YSL), Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Ermenegildo Zegna, Pucci, and Stella McCartney. A second smaller The Mall site in Sanremo exists, but Leccio is the main location relevant to Florence visitors.What discounts can I expect at The Mall outlets?
Genuine discounts of 30–70% below full retail are common for past-season items and excess stock. Current-season hero pieces may only be 10–20% off. The savings on Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Saint Laurent leather goods in particular can be substantial — €800 bags for €300–400 is realistic on some items.Is there a shuttle bus from Florence to The Mall?
Yes — The Mall operates a free shuttle bus from Florence Autostazione (SMN, Piazza Adua). Check the current timetable at themall.it/en as schedules change seasonally. Journey time is approximately 50 minutes each way. The shuttle is the most convenient option for visitors without a car.Is The Mall worth visiting?
If you're interested in luxury fashion and would spend money in these brands at full price, yes — the savings can be significant and the selection is broad. If you have no intention of spending €200+ minimum, it's a long trip for window shopping. The Mall is not a mass-market outlet and is not suitable as a general sightseeing destination.What are The Mall's opening hours?
Generally open daily 10am–7pm (7:30pm in summer). Hours vary by season. Closed on major Italian public holidays. Check themall.it/en for current hours and shuttle times before visiting.Is there another outlet near Florence besides The Mall Leccio?
The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Barberino (35km north of Florence, exit A1 at Barberino di Mugello) covers a different market — more accessible mid-range luxury (Burberry, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein) and is larger with a food court. The Mall Leccio focuses exclusively on Italian and European luxury houses.
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