Guided boat tour on a Florentine gondola with tourists on the Arno River.
Guided boat tour on a Florentine gondola with tourists enjoying the Arno River view.
Gondola view of Ponte Vecchio on a guided boat tour in Florence.
Group enjoying a guided boat tour on a Florentine gondola.
Gondola approaching Ponte Vecchio on a guided boat tour in Florence.
Florence's Ponte Vecchio with gondola on the Arno River, viewed from a garden.
Tourists enjoying a guided gondola ride on the Arno River in Florence.

Florence

Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola

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1 hour

Free cancellation
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Embark on one of Florence’s most romantic experiences as you cruise down the Arno river in a traditional gondola-style boat with an expert guide.

Be entertained by local anecdotes from your guide as you admire the Tuscan capital’s beauty from a different perspective.

Experience the noiseless comfort of a traditional "barchetto", made entirely out of wood.

Pass under the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and marvel at the magnificence of the Uffizi Gallery and the baroque Palazzo Corsini.

Toast to your Florence experience with a refreshing, chilled wine aboard.

Fun Fact: The boat you will ride in will be one of Florence’s only 4 original traditional wooden boats!

Approx 45 min cruise on a Florentine gondola

Licensed, English-speaking history guide

Cool wine aboard (soft drinks for children)

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Florence is steeped in tradition, and this tour is no exception. Enjoy a relaxing cruise in a traditional gondola where no noisy engines will interfere with the voice of the guide.

Glide along the calm waters as you admire the palazzos and monuments that line the ancient riverbed. See the beautiful Santa Trinita Bridge, the world’s oldest elliptic arch bridge, and learn about the enigmatic Vasari corridor as you pass under Ponte Vecchio. For the perfect ending, you will be treated to a refreshing glass of chilled wine aboard.

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Important Information

  • Please let the tour operator know in advance of any special needs or guests with impaired mobility, they will be accommodated in the best way possible.

  • If the tour is canceled due to rain, guests can either get a refund or a transferable rain check voucher which can be used at a future date up to 1 year from the date of the tour.

Timings

May to Oct

Daily: 6pm onwards.

Jun to Sep

Daily: 9:30am or 6pm onwards.

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