On a recent trip to Italy, I stopped in at Castellana looking for another pipe. While l love my new…read morepurchase, the highlight was talking with Giovanni, the owner. He was so helpful and one of the kindest people I have ever met. I hope to visit his shop again someday. He and his shop are an absolute delight!

Giovanni's shop was a highlight of my time in Florence (along with practically everything in this…read morebeautiful city). His knowledge, gracious manner and patience with customers made his shop truly special. Purchased some lovely Tuscan cigars and a Savenelli pipe. Giovanni reminded me to think of him and Florence when I smoked it. Of course I could do nothing different!

Awesome little place. Pretty great range of cigar offerings. Very helpful folks working there. Had…read morea hard time finding cigars in the area--this place is GREAT! Thank you for a great experience!

I haven't actively looked for hookas, but if I was ever in the need to buy one I would likely come…read morehere and check theirs out, because I haven't really seen many around the center. They have not just the basics but a pretty decent assortment of cigarettes, cigars and pipes. In fact, when la Castellana is closed for a month of vacation in Ferragosto (the specialized cigar and pipe shop on the back of the duomo), he sends his clients over to this tabacchi! They always have unique gifts/souveniers on display, and altough they are a tad pricey, you gotta give it to these guys cause they are in the center right in front of the duomo!