Top Florence On the Water

Kayak down the Arno River in Florence, and see the Ponte Vecchio and other historical bridges from the water. Skipping the sidewalk crowds, you’ll paddle down the peaceful waterway with a guide and enjoy unobstructed views of Florence as you go. Use of a lifejacket is included, and you’ll learn about the Vasari Corridor and the goldsmiths of the Ponte Vecchio from your guide.

The panoramic excursion includes the descent of the stretch of the Arno river that flows through the historic center of Florence, from San Niccolò to Santa Rosa. The river offers a truly unique perspective, with the possibility of taking magnificent photographs of the most famous buildings and monuments (Pontevecchio, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Santa Trìnita etc.). A perfect mix of sport and culture, the guides who will accompany you will tell anecdotes about the river and its centuries-old relationship with the city. Paddling in a group under the arches of Pontevecchio, an unforgettable experience!

Enjoy a relaxing cruise by traditional barchetto boat to view the sunset in Florence. From your seat in your boat on the Arno River, get great views of landmarks such as Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Santa Trinita, and the traditional buildings that line the river banks. Your guide navigates the boat and shares stories about Venice along the way.

Voyage through the Renaissance heart of Florence without the crowds on a 2-hour stand-up paddle board adventure. Learn basic paddling and steering techniques to get you standing up in no time, and enjoy a leisurely paddle down the River Arno. As you navigate the calm waters, pass by riverside attractions like the Ufizzi Gallery and Palazzo Corsini, and glide beneath the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. No experience is necessary on this family-friendly tour.

Swap the crowds of Florence for a day spent in nature. This horseback riding tour in the Tuscan countryside includes time to chill out at an elegant country resort surrounded by the lush vegetation of the Florentine hills. Includes a full Tuscan lunch served poolside and accompanied by local Chianti wine.

The most romantic way to get to know Florence and see the city from a completely unusual perspective. You will see the Republic Square, where the ancient Roman forum was located in ancient times & Orsanmichele church. We will reach the most beautiful squares in Italy - Piazza della Signoria. After passing through the Uffizi Gallery square, we will proceed to the pier, where a boat with a professional renaiolo will be waiting for us — the Florentine equivalent of the Venetian gondoliers. During an unforgettable boat trip, you will see the elegant palaces, learn the stories of the Florentine aristocrats, sail under the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge and the most elegant Ponte Santa Trinita, accompanied by a glass of refreshing prosecco. After we will see the church of Santa Croce; the house where Michelangelo spent his childhood, medieval streets where Dante Alighieri once walked. The tour will end at the Cathedral Square, where the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore stands.

Paddle along the Arno River in a private raft, and see the city of Florence from an unexpected vantage point. With a guide at the helm, you’ll make your way past river banks lined with Renaissance "palazzi," and pass under the elegant arches of Florence’s historic bridge—the Ponte Vecchio. Extra bonus: A drink, served as an aperitif, is included mid-tour.