FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 9 best cruises & boat tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Ride a traditional barchetto on the Arno in Florence with a licensed English guide, chilled wine, and close-up views of Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi.
Most Popular“Our guide was amazing and it was informative. There were other guests were rowdy which was unfortunate for our guide but we still enjoyed the experience.”
2-hour Arno River rafting in Florence: paddle past bridges and sights, ride the San Niccolò slide, and see Ponte Vecchio from below.
“I think I liked everything! The experience was new and exciting, Marco, our skipper and guide, was fabulous. Funny, charming, kind, helpful, easy going and very very knowledgeable!!! A must experience.”
Florence Arno guided gondola-style cruise with a glass of chilled wine, live English commentary, and views of Ponte Vecchio.
“The ride was breathtakingly beautiful! Our guide was very friendly, personable, and very knowledged. Loved the experience!”
Paddle an inflatable kayak on the Arno for 2 hours past the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Great guide stories, rare photos, real fun.
“Very relaxed, fun an beautiful way to see Florence. The guide, Jarno, was very informative and engaged and the experience was a great way to start the day and not strenuous at all”
Private Pisa and Florence shore day from La Spezia with Wi-Fi minivan, panoramic stops, and flexible time in central Florence.
“My family and I had a excellent tour, our guide Simone couldn't have been nicer and accommodating! We got to see everything we wanted to see then we could imagine,”
A private boat day from Cala Violina visiting quiet sandy coves around Scarlino, with time to swim, snorkel, plus lunch or aperitif.
“Nice experience with super nice captain! We laughed, dived, ate and drank, the wave return was also fun, but the captain knew what to do 😉 recommended! Thanks.Auto-translated”
Private boat tour from Scarlino to Cala Violina, Cala Martina, and Cala Civette. Snorkel, musical-sand beach, lunch and wine.
“Sehr persönlich, authentisches, nachhaltiges und naturnahes, einmaliges Erlebnis. Würden es wieder buchen”
A 75-minute Florence sunset cruise with a short sights walk, Arno River views, Ponte Vecchio passes, and prosecco on board.
“This was a nice relaxing ride at end of long, hot day. Our guide was amazing, she was a historian and was able to answer any question we had. I sadly cannot remember her name (long trip) but I know her son's name is Cosimo. Lorenzo our rower was super friendly and nice.”
See Florence from the Arno by boat with wine. Pass Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and more with a fun guide in a private group.
“Fantastic tour!! Larisa was fabulous! She knew so many things about the city. She was a real expert. She catered the tour to our specific needs as well as showed us the highlights. We went to the Leather School which was a beautiful experience. I highly recommend this tour!!”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
