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8 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Florence

The best of Florence and Tuscany.

The 8 most popular cruises & boat tours in Florence. The ones worth booking ahead for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who operates it.

8 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Florence

Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto - Meeting Point: Via dei Vagellai and Finding the Boat Dock Fast
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Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto

1.Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto

A small-group barchetto cruise on the Arno in Florence, with live history in English, chilled wine, and unbeatable bridge-and-palace views.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This was a delightful little 1-hour small boat tour that we took down the Arno, about 30 mins up, with lively discussion about the historical buildings along both sides, and 30 mins back after turning around. Our young guide was very informative and kind, and those who wanted it were served chilled white wine along…”

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Florence: Guided Gondola Boat Tour with a Glass of Wine - Getting to Via dei Vagellai: the calm start to a smooth hour
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Florence: Guided Gondola Boat Tour with a Glass of Wine

Florence: Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise - Where You Meet at San Niccolò Tower (and How to Arrive Ready)
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Florence: Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise

4.Florence: Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise

Glide the Arno on an inflatable kayak in Florence. See Ponte Vecchio from below, pass historic bridges, and learn the city from water.

★ 4.9

“By far one of the coolest things we did in Italy. We have been all around this trip and even the guides in Positano were not as nice and informative as this crew. I would highly recommend. Well worth the money and incredible views. They took us on a small rapid and the water was…”

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Pisa and Florence: Shore Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port - From La Spezia Cruise Terminal to a Luxury Minivan
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Pisa and Florence: Shore Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port

Florence sunset boat cruise - Hotel Balestri to the River: Meeting Point and How the Timing Flows
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Florence sunset boat cruise

6.Florence sunset boat cruise

Florence sunset cruise on the Arno with a short walk, barchetto boat views of Ponte Vecchio, prosecco, and photo stops in 75 minutes.

★ 4.5

“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.”

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Panoramic Florence by Boat with Wine - What you’re actually doing: wine, guidance, and “moving views”
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Panoramic Florence by Boat with Wine

7.Panoramic Florence by Boat with Wine

Cruise Florence on the Arno with included wine, pass under Ponte Vecchio, and enjoy a 1-hour private, guided panoramic ride in English.

★ 5.0

“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!!”

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Livorno Private Departure Transfer: Central Florence to Cruise Port - The Drive to Livorno Port: Timing and What It Feels Like
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Livorno Private Departure Transfer: Central Florence to Cruise Port

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