Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto

Your tour begins in central Florence, where you meet up with your guide. Travel through the bustling Piazza della Signoria, home to the impressive Palazzo Vecchio, and see the Uffizi Gallery before approaching the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s historic bridge.

Hop aboard your boat and enjoy a cruise down the scenic Arno River. Translating to ‘little boat’ in Italian, the barchetto was used centuries ago to transport building materials down the river for Florence’s city walls.

As you journey across the water, learn the stories behind the architecture and grand palaces that you pass. Cruise under the Ponte Vecchio and get a riverside view of the Uffizi Gallery. While your guide pours you a chilled glass of Prosecco, hear about the secret passageway of the Vasari Corridor, connecting the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti so that members of the Medici family could travel stealthily through the city. You also pass the brilliant Baroque design of the Corsini Palace and the Santa Trinita Bridge.

After your Florence river cruise concludes, return to your original departure point.

• Includes short walking tour and boat ride
• Hear live commentary from the guide
• Glass of Prosecco provided during the cruise
• See Florence landmarks from the Arno River

See Florence from the water on a scenic Arno River cruise that travels in a small traditional boat known as a ‘barchetto.’ Ride in one of the few such boats still in operation and see landmarks such as the Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Your guide provides a glass of Prosecco to sip en route, and shares detailed commentary about the city.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
RAIN POLICY:
The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However rain or adverse weather conditions could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.
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.
Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority.
In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance.
No-shows will not be refunded.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers