Florence: Gondola Boat Tour with Wine or Coffee and Snack Evening Tour with Aperitivo

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ID: GYG242857-O-826397
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Country: Italy

Duration: 01:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a unique perspective of the city during a most-charming experience in Florence. Glide along the water on a Florentine gondola before enjoying an aperitivo or breakfast with wine or coffee.
The Arno river is the history of Florence. It was its first supply source, and initially divided the city before uniting it through its marvelous Middle Ages and Renaissance bridges. Its riverbanks house some of the most beautiful ancient noble palaces, and nowadays it perfectly reflects the romantic, elegant, and slow flowing soul of Florence.

This tour will let you discover this soul at the most picture-perfect moment of the day: aperitivo time. This important time of the day is right before dinner, right before sunset, when Florence is flooded by the most magical light, and even the cold stones seem soft and warm.

Follow your guide from the bank, all the way through to the embarcadero (pier). Here you will climb aboard a barchetto, a Florentine gondola, one of the very few traditional wooden boats left in Florence. Your gondola will be conducted by an authentic barcaiolo, a Florentine boatman that will guide your boat with his long-reaching pole.

There will be no noisy engines, only the charm of tradition and the voice of your expert guide to unveil the secrets of the Arno River. As you push through its calm waters, you will pass under the magnificent Florentine bridges and discover its history and the beautiful Palazzos that frame its ancient riverbed.
Following your Gondola ride, enjoy a delicious drink and snack. In the evening, relax with a refreshing “aperitivo” with a glass of cool wine to celebrate your romantic stay in Florence. After your morning tour, savor an authentic Italian breakfast.

Highlights

  • Embark on one of the most romantic tours in town
  • Enjoy a mini-cruise on the Arno River on a vintage Barchetto
  • Ride on a traditional Gondola-style boat
  • Enjoy an aperitivo with chilled wine on a sunset or evening tour
  • Savor an Italian breakfast pastry and coffee on the morning tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It can be hard to board the gondola in flip-flops or other similar shoes
Meet at the Towns of Italy booking office. The office is located on the street level, opposite the Arno River.
INCLUDED
  • Licensed art and history guide
  • Walking tour
  • Mini cruise aboard a Florentine Gondola on the Arno River (approximately 50 minutes)
  • Wine aperitivo (sunset and evening tours)
  • Pastry and coffee (morning tour)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.