Florence boat tour makes you explore Florence from an unusual point of view. An enticing group tour which will show you the importance of the Arno river in the history of the city, a river which for a long time was navigated by the “barchette” (“boats”) of the Renaiolis.
For many centuries, the Arno river was one of the most important commercial channels of the Medici-reign. For example the salt commerce between Florence and Pisa took place along the Arno. A legend tells that the beginning of the famous salt-free traditional Tuscan bread recipe is due to the Pisan ban of the river trade. Up till the end of the second world war the river was a busy place for sand and stone extraction, not to mention the complicated turbine systems that moved mills and various machines in the near town outskirts.
This group tour is rather short, but it gives you unexpected emotions, such as watching the Homeland Defender statues overlooking the Arno river from the Uffizi side, or passing under the Ponte Vecchio enjoying the sights and listening to its stories. A real “Florence boat trip” where our guide will enchant you with celebrated facts and deeds, including some difficult moments like high waters and floods. Comfortably seated you will move through the renaissance Florentia, going back in time. An absolute “must-see” to include into the program of your visit to Florence, suitable even for a day-stay.
A renowned Florentine Tiziano Terzani once said: “You can really understand the cities only after you have boated along their rivers”. Reserve your “tour of the Arno” to become acquainted with the Renaissance capital, to discover its heart. Your boat is leaving! Book now a group experience that you will hardly forget.
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MONDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY |
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5:45 pm |
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approx. 60/70 min. |
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€ 40 |
By reservation only (tour will take place with a minimum number of 4 adult participants)
PRICE INCLUDES: guided boat trip tour, boat rental and earphones for groups with more than 15 participants, Florence and Tuscany Tours’ staff assistance at the meeting point.
MEETING POINT: in front of Banca Toscana, piazza della Signoria 6, 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
NOTE: the tour can be conducted in more than one language.
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Un tour unico, un modo diverso per godersi la città più bella del mondo. Riscoprire Firenze attraverso uno dei simboli della città, ovvero l'Arno. Un modo per conoscere l'antico mestiere dei "renaioli" fiorentini e godersi una visuale unica. Villa Bardini è ,invece, uno dei tanti "scrigni" fiorentini , il verde fa da cornice ad una visione panoramica della città inedita, sconosciuta a molti, il silenzio avvolge e riempie l'anima di bellezza , esperienza davvero consigliata.
Read More... - simoneBoating down the Arno is one of the most calming experiences you can have in downtown Florence! It gives you the chance to experience the most visually striking part of the city without the chaos you'll sometimes find on the city streets. Besides the boating experience itself, Florence and Tuscany Tours team also delivered on the informational front, providing lots of historical insight and interesting tidbits during the tour, which made it more than just a photo op but a full portrait of the Arno river's role in the city through the ages. Our guide was friendly and engaging (there were kids in the group as well and the whole experience was able to hold their attention!) Definitely enthusiastically recommended.
Read More... - MaryNice and helpful people here at Florence and Tuscany Tours. Pauline, my guide, was very aknowledged and friendly. Timing was perfectly scheduled and the whole staff is very professional.
- FrancescaEl tour fue cancelado por obras en el canal y no pudimos hacerlo, nos avisaron el día anterior, lo sentimos mucho , aunque entendemos que fue por causas ajenas a Florence and Tuscany tours y que no se pudo preveer.
- SoledadNothing negative to say. Tour guide was excellent- a natural and knowledgeable communicator. Gentleman who piled the boat was great and very experienced.
- HughTour favoloso, guida molto esauriente e tempistica rispettata perfettamente, consiglio a tutti di provarlo! Firenze da vari punti di vista! Spettacolare!
- Giulia
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