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Florentine Gondola Boat Tour
30 min
Florence, Italy
About this activity
Want to discover Florence’s answer to the gondola? The hop aboard one of four remaining original barchetti for a gentle cruise along the Arno River, gliding under Ponte Vecchio bridge as you sip local wine and hear stories of the city from your friendly local guide.These beautiful boats have been traversing Florence’s waterways for centuries and provide a memorable way to see the Renaissance City. Join a small group and expert barcaiolo skipper for a boat ride through the heart of Florence!
Highlights
- Expert local Barcaiolo skipper
- Florentine barchetto boat experience
- Cruise along Florence's Arno Rover
- Beautiful views of Florence
- Local wine and soft drinks included
- Views of Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and more
Full description
Want to discover Florence’s answer to the gondola? The hop aboard one of four remaining original barchetti for a gentle cruise along the Arno River, gliding under Ponte Vecchio bridge as you sip local wine and hear stories of the city from your friendly local guide.These beautiful boats have been traversing Florence’s waterways for centuries and provide a memorable way to see the Renaissance City. Join a small group and expert barcaiolo skipper for a boat ride through the heart of Florence!
Included / Excluded
- Arno River Cruise on an historic wooden Barchetto boat
- Complimentary glass of chilled wine or soft drink
- Traditional Barcaiolo skipper
- Engaging English-speaking local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Palazzo Vecchio, P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund