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Version 22 – April 04, 2025 14:06

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Cancellation notes
  • 48 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 48 hours prior to tour departure. Full penalty applies for no-shows.
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • 100% refund for tour cancellation.
  • 48 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 48 hours prior to tour departure. Full penalty applies for no-shows.
  • 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.

Version 21 – April 01, 2025 15:52

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Highlights
  • celebrate your stay with cool wine in florence., enjoy a relaxing cruise along the arno river., enjoy fun commentary with vibrant local stories!, explore the uffizi gallery and historic palazzos., hop aboard a historic barchetto boat in florence.
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence, enjoy a unique and relaxing cruise along the arno river., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, explore the uffizi gallery and florence’s historic palazzos., hop aboard a barchetto, one of florence’s four historic boats.

Version 19 – March 25, 2025 15:20

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Version 16 – March 13, 2025 15:36

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Short Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence’s past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Admire the Cradle of the Renaissance from a unique perspective aboard a cherished barchetto, one of only four traditional wooden boats remaining in Florence. Guided by an expert barcaiolo, this Florentine gondola offers a serene, engine-free experience, allowing you to savor the city’s beauty in its purest form.
  •  Glide past historic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery, grand riverside palazzos, and the Vasari Corridor, passing under the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Sip a glass of wine as you soak in the magic of the city, enriched by lively commentary filled with local stories.
  •  Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and romantics alike, this intimate river tour blends Renaissance charm with Florence’s maritime traditions. Don’t miss the chance to experience the city from this captivating, history-laden vantage point.
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence’s past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Admire the Cradle of the Renaissance from a unique perspective aboard a cherished barchetto, one of only four traditional wooden boats remaining in Florence. Guided by an expert barcaiolo, this Florentine gondola offers a serene, engine-free experience, allowing you to savor the city’s beauty in its purest form.
  • Glide past historic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery, grand riverside palazzos, and the Vasari Corridor, passing under the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Sip a glass of wine as you soak in the magic of the city, enriched by lively commentary filled with local stories.
  • Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and romantics alike, this intimate river tour blends Renaissance charm with Florence’s maritime traditions. Don’t miss the chance to experience the city from this captivating, history-laden vantage point.

Version 14 – March 13, 2025 14:54

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  • no-shows will not be refunded., in any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance. , it can be hard to board the gondola in flip-flops or other similar shoes, the tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
  • it can be hard to board the gondola in flip-flops or other similar shoes, the tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.

Version 13 – March 13, 2025 14:53

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  • it can be hard to board the gondola in flip-flops or other similar shoes, the tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
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Version 12 – March 13, 2025 14:52

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  • 1) rain check to be used the following day or at any other time, subject to availability., 2) 100% refund for tour cancellation., in the event that the tour is cancelled by the local partner, guest options are:, the tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
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Version 9 – March 13, 2025 14:48

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Version 8 – March 13, 2025 14:46

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Highlights
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence, enjoy a unique and relaxing cruise along the arno river., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, explore the uffizi gallery and florence’s historic palazzos., hop aboard a barchetto, one of florence’s four historic boats.
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence . , enjoy a unique and relaxing cruise along the arno river., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, explore the uffizi gallery and florence’s historic palazzos., hop aboard a barchetto, one of florence’s four historic boats.

Version 7 – March 13, 2025 14:45

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Highlights
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence . , enjoy a unique and relaxing cruise along the arno river., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, explore the uffizi gallery and florence’s historic palazzos., hop aboard a barchetto, one of florence’s four historic boats.
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence . , board “barchetto,” one of four traditional boats in florence., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, take a unique and leisurely cruise down the arno river . , visit the uffizi gallery and admire riverside palazzos.

Version 6 – March 13, 2025 14:35

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Trip difficulty
  • Easy

Version 5 – March 13, 2025 14:35

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Version 4 – March 13, 2025 14:34

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Short Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence’s past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Admire the Cradle of the Renaissance from a unique perspective aboard a cherished barchetto, one of only four traditional wooden boats remaining in Florence. Guided by an expert barcaiolo, this Florentine gondola offers a serene, engine-free experience, allowing you to savor the city’s beauty in its purest form.
  • Glide past historic landmarks like the Uffizi Gallery, grand riverside palazzos, and the Vasari Corridor, passing under the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Sip a glass of wine as you soak in the magic of the city, enriched by lively commentary filled with local stories.
  • Perfect for cultural enthusiasts and romantics alike, this intimate river tour blends Renaissance charm with Florence’s maritime traditions. Don’t miss the chance to experience the city from this captivating, history-laden vantage point.
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence’s illustrious past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Discover the Cradle of the Renaissance from a completely different perspective aboard a cherished “barchetto,” one of only four traditional wooden boats remaining in Florence. Handled by an expert “barcaiolo,” this original Florentine gondola offers a serene and authentic experience, free from the noise of modern engines, allowing you to savor the essence of Florence in its purest form.
  • As you glide along the historic Arno River, be entranced by the enchanting architectural marvels. Revel in the elegance of the Uffizi Gallery and the grandeur of historic riverside palazzos, uncover the secret tales behind the Vasari Corridor, and pass under the iconic Ponte Vecchio. With a glass of refreshing wine in hand, toast to the romance and uniqueness of this cultural cruise. Each moment on the water is complemented by lively and insightful commentary, brimming with vibrant local stories that bring Florence's rich history to life.
  • For cultural enthusiasts and romance seekers alike, this intimate Arno River city tour promises a memorable and enriching adventure, melding the romantic allure of the Renaissance with Florence’s authentic maritime traditions. Don’t miss the chance to see this timeless city from a new vantage point on this captivating, history-laden journey.
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Version 3 – March 13, 2025 14:32

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Short Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence’s illustrious past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Discover the Cradle of the Renaissance from a completely different perspective aboard a cherished “barchetto,” one of only four traditional wooden boats remaining in Florence. Handled by an expert “barcaiolo,” this original Florentine gondola offers a serene and authentic experience, free from the noise of modern engines, allowing you to savor the essence of Florence in its purest form.
  • As you glide along the historic Arno River, be entranced by the enchanting architectural marvels. Revel in the elegance of the Uffizi Gallery and the grandeur of historic riverside palazzos, uncover the secret tales behind the Vasari Corridor, and pass under the iconic Ponte Vecchio. With a glass of refreshing wine in hand, toast to the romance and uniqueness of this cultural cruise. Each moment on the water is complemented by lively and insightful commentary, brimming with vibrant local stories that bring Florence's rich history to life.
  • For cultural enthusiasts and romance seekers alike, this intimate Arno River city tour promises a memorable and enriching adventure, melding the romantic allure of the Renaissance with Florence’s authentic maritime traditions. Don’t miss the chance to see this timeless city from a new vantage point on this captivating, history-laden journey.
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence's illustrious past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this historic city from the serene waters of the Arno River, aboard one of the few remaining traditional wooden boats, the cherished “barchetto.” This original Florentine Gondola, maneuvered expertly by a seasoned “barcaiolo,” offers an authentic experience devoid of noisy engines, allowing you to savor the essence of Florence in its purest form.
  • As you glide along the river, marvel at the architectural splendors lining the ancient riverbed. Witness the grandeur of the Uffizi Gallery and uncover the mysteries of the Vasari Corridor. Pass beneath Ponte Vecchio, an icon of Florentine majesty, and be captivated by the elegance of the Santa Trinita Bridge and Palazzo Corsini.
  • This intimate boat tour not only reveals the magnificent sights but also enchants with lively and informative commentary, peppered with local tales that bring the history to life. With a refreshing glass of fine wine in hand, toast to your romantic adventure in the heart of Florence.
  • Perfect for cultural enthusiasts seeking a unique perspective, this Arno River city tour promises a memorable and enriching experience that intertwines the romantic allure of the Renaissance with the authentic charm of the city’s maritime tradition. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Florence like never before on this captivating and history-laden journey.

Version 2 – March 13, 2025 14:31

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Highlights
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence . , board “barchetto,” one of four traditional boats in florence., enjoy fun, insightful commentary with vibrant local stories!, take a unique and leisurely cruise down the arno river . , visit the uffizi gallery and admire riverside palazzos.
  • enjoy cool wine to celebrate your stay in florence . , enjoy informative and entertaining commentary with some colourful local stories!. , get on board of “barchetto”, one of only four traditional boats left in florence . , see the uffizi gallery and the beautiful palazzos that stand on the riverbank . , take a unique and leisurely cruise down the arno river .

Version 1 – March 13, 2025 14:29

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Short Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Florence's illustrious past with our Small Group Boat Tour on the Arno River. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this historic city from the serene waters of the Arno River, aboard one of the few remaining traditional wooden boats, the cherished “barchetto.” This original Florentine Gondola, maneuvered expertly by a seasoned “barcaiolo,” offers an authentic experience devoid of noisy engines, allowing you to savor the essence of Florence in its purest form.
  • As you glide along the river, marvel at the architectural splendors lining the ancient riverbed. Witness the grandeur of the Uffizi Gallery and uncover the mysteries of the Vasari Corridor. Pass beneath Ponte Vecchio, an icon of Florentine majesty, and be captivated by the elegance of the Santa Trinita Bridge and Palazzo Corsini.
  • This intimate boat tour not only reveals the magnificent sights but also enchants with lively and informative commentary, peppered with local tales that bring the history to life. With a refreshing glass of fine wine in hand, toast to your romantic adventure in the heart of Florence.
  • Perfect for cultural enthusiasts seeking a unique perspective, this Arno River city tour promises a memorable and enriching experience that intertwines the romantic allure of the Renaissance with the authentic charm of the city’s maritime tradition. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Florence like never before on this captivating and history-laden journey.
  • Come aboard this “Florentine Gondola” for a romantic and unique cruise on the Arno river!
  • See Florence from a total different perspective. A leisurely cruise down the River Arno is a great way to see Florence.
  • After you meet the guide, you will then get on board the “barchetto”, the Florentine Gondola, one of the only 4 original traditional wooden boats left in Florence, conducted by a “barcaiolo”, a true florentine tradition holder that will guide the boat with his long-reaching pole. No noisy engines, only the charm of tradition and the voice of your expert guide to unveil the secrets of the Arno river as you stroll on its calm waters and discover its history and the beautiful Palazzos that frame its ancient riverbed.
  • You will pass in front of the Uffizi gallery, the beautiful caretaker of many artistic historical treasures, pass under the unique Pontevecchio bridge and you will find out more about the mysterious Vasari Corridor. You will also have the chance to discover the Santa Trinita Bridge and the amazing Palazzo Corsini.
  • You will then enjoy a refreshing glass of cool wine, to celebrate on board your romantic stay in Florence!
  • The commentary is informative but very entertaining and may include a few colourful local stories. The tour is safe andvery enjoyable.
  • See and experience the splendour of this special city from the relaxed comfort of an old, gondola style, traditional boat.
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