Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto
Cruise along the Arno River and under the incredible Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s famous bridge, on a barchetto, a small traditional boat! Florence’s answer to the Venetian gondola, your barchetto is one of only 4 originals still operating in Florence. Savor this unique experience with a glass of chilled Tuscan rosé or white wine, while passing beautiful Florence attractions like the Corsini Palace and the Santa Trinita Bridge.
Options
Boat Tour 6 pm English only
Language: monolingual: English only
What's included in Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ponte VecchioPass-by Only
see the Ponte Vecchio from the Arno River
Corridoio VasarianoPass-by Only
see the corridoio vasariano from the Arno River
Palazzo CorsiniPass-by Only
see Palazzo Corsini from the Arno River
Inclusions
- Enjoy the unique original Florentine gondola with an expert guide
- Cool Wine or soft drink
- Mini Cruise on the Arno River aboard a Florentine Gondola (approx. 45 min)
- Only in English for the highest quality
- English speaking fully licensed History guide
- Gratuities
- Food
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- RAIN POLICY:
- The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain
- We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However rain or adverse weather conditions could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience
- 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
- Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority
- In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance
- No-shows will not be refunded
- The activity lasts 1 hour
- Please be informed that starting from 2025, the new and only meeting point will be Via dei Vaggellai 22/red, Florence.
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your tour leader at Via dei Vagellai, 22 red, corner with Piazza Mentana (opposite to the Arno River). Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet your tour leader at Via dei Vagellai, 22 red, corner with Piazza Mentana (opposite to the Arno River). Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time. RAIN POLICY: The tour departure might be cancelled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However rain or adverse weather conditions could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience. 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. Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority. In any case, clients should show up at the meeting point at the scheduled time, or contact the office in advance. No-shows will not be refunded.
