Small Group Boat tour on the Arno River in Florence
Highlights
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Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Arno River.
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Hop aboard a historic barchetto boat in Florence.
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Explore the Uffizi Gallery and historic palazzos.
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Celebrate your stay with cool wine in Florence.
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Enjoy fun commentary with vibrant local stories!
Summary
Have you ever wanted to see the Cradle of the Renaissance from a different perspective? See and experience the splendour of Florence on a traditional boat from the Arno River.
Tour info
Duration
60 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?
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.
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.
What’s included?
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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 -
Extras
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Tips
Things to know
Before you book
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The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
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In the event that the tour is cancelled by the local partner, guest options are:
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1) Rain check to be used the following day or at any other time, subject to availability.
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2) 100% refund for tour cancellation.
Before you go
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It can be hard to board the gondola in flip-flops or other similar shoes
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The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain.
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In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance.
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No-shows will not be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
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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.
About operator:
We design and craft all our experiences from the ground up in every detail.The profound knowledge of Italian culture and territory allows us to shape experiences unlike any other, each one with a different emphasis. A well-run organization and a network of dedicated professionals ensure that we can devise each experience maintaining the highest quality standards by monitoring every step of the process.We can thus provide memorable experiences tailored for a deep dive into the culture of our country and savor the Italian taste for life, stress-free.Our fresh and unique approach has been refined over the last 19 years of expertise, gained with Florencetown, a model that we have now decided to extend nationwide, by establishing Towns Of Italy. Our flexible and wide-ranging organization, embodying the talent of 120 people all across the country and a team of high profile Key People who, day in and day out, create such memorable experiences.Our mission is to welcome clients from around the world in Italy and provide them with unforgettable shared and private experiences, focusing on quality, authenticity, and innovation.
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