Tour privato in barca sul fiume Arno a Firenze

Add this enchanting, romantic boat tour to your experience in Florence. Italy is known for its boat tours but only on the Amalfi Coast and in Venice not through the river right in the heart of Florence which gives a very different experience than other bike or walking trips in the city. One refreshing angle to view things that is not available even when covering a substantial distance over land by cycling or on foot! " Step onboard a traditional Florentine “Barchetto” and get ready to travel back in time. Once you arrive at the meeting point, your loyal companion for the rest of the journey will meet you with him throughout the cruise. You will cross the Arno River, so famous in literature and history from various periods, and behold noble’s grand residences and palaces established by the Medici family, including the famous Uffizi Gallery.

Let the waves gently sway you and enjoy a unique atmosphere.

A skilled boatman, embodying the true Florentine tradition shall poled you down the river as no engines can be used in the Arno to avoid any noise that will disturb the city all along while you would have been fed with stories and many amusing scenes by your witty cicerone (that is, guide). He shall show you the mysteries that remain hidden under water and let you light of some of the old buildings that stand on this magnificent waterway. And you will further hear stories of village folk!

 Check out some of the most amazing palaces along the riverbanks as you sip on a As you start on the tour, you are to meet the world-famous Uffizi Gallery located under the Ponte Vecchio, and learn so much about the mysterious Vasari Corridor. Excursions further include visits to Ponte di Santa Trinità and the beautiful Palazzo Corsini. All this can certainly be enjoyed with a glass of wine in your hand if you take the afternoon trip. There’s really no better way to stop in your travels and take in the everlasting beauty of Florence!

For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows. For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST! 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.

1. Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.