- Duration: 1 hour
- Priority access
- Mobile ticket
- Photos w/no flash
- Guided tour
- Accessible
Description
A ride along the Arno reveals Florence in a way you cannot get on foot or by bicycle. Italy’s boat tours usually bring Venice or the Amalfi Coast to mind, but this one moves through the center of Florence.
See Florence from a new, romantic angle
Step aboard a traditional Florentine “Barchetto” and let the city’s past unfold as you drift along the river.
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point before departure. They’ll stay with you throughout the ride. The boat follows the Arno River, a waterway long described in literature and historical accounts. Grand mansions and former aristocratic homes line the banks, including Medici-commissioned buildings such as the Uffizi Gallery.Let the gentle current settle you while Florence shows its character
A skilled boatman shaped by Florentine tradition guides the boat with a long pole.
Motorized engines are forbidden on the Arno, so the river remains remarkably quiet. Along the way, your experienced guide will tell amusing stories, share local folklore, and explain the lesser-known history of the magnificent buildings beside the water.See Florence’s palaces from the river with a glass of wine
Spend the afternoon drifting beneath the Uffizi Gallery and beside Ponte Vecchio, while learning the secrets of the mysterious Vasari Corridor. The cruise then passes Ponte di Santa Trinità and the striking Palazzo Corsini—a peaceful way to take in Florence from the river, wine in hand.
Highlights
- Live a unique and enjoyable experience along the Arno River .
- Board the traditional "barchetto," one of the few left in Florence .
- See the Uffizi Gallery, the splendid palaces, and historic villas on the bank .
- Enjoy fine Italian wine to celebrate your stay in Florence .
- Be enriched by the guide’s voluptuous storytelling.
Private Boat Tour On The Arno River In Florence
Private Boat Tour On The Arno River In Florence
What's included
- Mini Cruise on the Arno River aboard a Florentine Gondola (approx. 45 min)
- Cool Wine aboard (soft drink for children)
- English speaking fully licensed History guide
- Only in English for the highest quality
Meeting Point
IF YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED BEFORE OR ON SEPTEMBER 30th 2026The meeting point is:Via dei Vagellai 22/R (corner with Piazza Mentana) - 50122 Florencehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/GoK1awaLECQ5LExZ9IF YOUR TOUR IS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER JUNE 1st, 2027Meet Towns of Italy guide at the gate on the river bank, across the street from Hotel Balestrihttps://maps.app.goo.gl/VQamgNpbkYrvu1bA6
Cancellation Policy
For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows. For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST! The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.
In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance.
In case we cancel the tour (and only in this case), guest options are:
1) Rain check to be used the following day or at any other time, subject to availability. The Rain check is a voucher given to client. The voucher is transferable and may be sold or given to others to use at a future date and lasts up to 1 year from date. It has a value that can be possible used in any other tour provided by our company.
2) 100% refund for tour cancellation.
To remember
- Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
