Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola, Florence
Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola, Florence
Duration: 1 hour
1 hour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience Florence in an authentic and serene manner with this Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola, where tradition meets tranquility. Glide peacefully along the ancient riverbed as you admire historic landmarks such as Santa Trinita Bridge and pass under Ponte Vecchio while learning about the mysterious Vasari corridor. The tour concludes with a refreshing glass of chilled wine aboard your gondola for an exquisite end to this memorable journey through Florence's rich history.
Experience Florence in an authentic and serene manner with this Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola, where tradition meets tranquility. Glide peacefully along the ancient riverbed as you admire historic landmarks such as Santa Trinita Bridge and pass under Ponte Vecchio while learning about the mysterious Vasari corridor. The tour concludes with a refreshing glass of chilled wine aboard your gondola for an exquisite end to this memorable journey through Florence's rich history.
As you cruise along the Arno River on this Guided Boat Tour on a Florentine Gondola, your guide shares local anecdotes that bring to life the beauty of Florence from an entirely new perspective.
Feel the noiseless comfort as you glide in one of Florence’s only 4 original traditional wooden boats known as 'barchetto,' crafted entirely out of wood for an authentic experience.
Marvel at iconic landmarks such as Ponte Vecchio and pass under it, while also admiring the magnificence of the Uffizi Gallery and the baroque Palazzo Corsini during your cruise on a Florentine Gondola.
Celebrate your journey through Florence with a refreshing toast featuring chilled wine aboard this unique boat tour experience.
Did you know? The traditional wooden 'barchetto' that carries you is one of just four remaining original boats in the city, adding to its historical charm.
Approximately 45-minute use of the Florentine Gondola
Access to a licensed and English-speaking history guide in Florence
Your Experience includes great wine on board, with soft drinks available for children
Individual Costs
Guided boat tour on a Florentine gondola with tourists on the Arno River.
Your Experience
Located in Florence's rich tradition is this unique tour that offers a serene cruise on a traditional gondola where no loud engines disrupt your journey. Glide along tranquil waters, taking in the stunning palazzos and monuments adorning the ancient riverbed.
Experience the beauty of Santa Trinita Bridge—the world’s oldest elliptic arch bridge—and delve into the mysteries of the Vasari corridor as you sail beneath Ponte Vecchio. Your tour concludes with a refreshing glass of chilled wine, served aboard for your enjoyment.
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.
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.
Important Information
If you have any special needs or guests with impaired mobility, please inform the tour operator beforehand to ensure appropriate arrangements. In case of a rain-induced cancellation, guests can choose between receiving a refund or obtaining a transferable rain check voucher valid for one year from the original tour date.
Timings
The tours are scheduled as follows:
- May to October: Daily at 6pm onwards.
- June to September: Options available daily at either 9:30am or from 6pm onwards.
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.
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.
Book your tour in advance, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability as this popular cruise can fill up quickly.
If you have any special needs or mobility concerns, inform the operator ahead of time so they can accommodate you properly on board.
In case of rain, know that either a refund is available, or you'll receive a transferable voucher valid for one year to reschedule your tour.
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