We decided to do a little shopping in Rome with a local Italian brand, and the Prada flagship store is just a very short walk from the Spanish Steps. We booked an appointment online ahead of time in case of a line, but the store was actually not busy at all.
We had a great salesperson (Filipio) who showed us what we were interested in (shoes, leather jackets) and was very patient as we tried things on. Complimentary beverages were also provided.
Once we decided on what we wanted, he easily handled the transaction including the tax free paperwork. He also arranged complimentary delivery to the hotel so we didn't have to carry the purchases around all day.
Once you have your tax free paperwork, be sure to scan it at the tax free kiosks at the airport before your flight home to confirm your refund. If you're going to other countries in the EU first, though, you will have to manually have the form stamped at customs at your port of departure from the EU and then mail the form back to the tax free company for manual processing.
I recommend visiting Prada for your luxury shopping during your Roman holiday! read more