Florence & Tuscany

Florence: walking tour and Arno river cruise

Experience the charm of Florence after sunset on an enchanting evening adventure that blends discovery, tradition, and romance. Wander through the authentic Oltrarno district, uncovering hidden wine windows, artisan corners, and centuries-old legends, before boarding a traditional Florentine barchetto for a serene cruise along the Arno River, complete with a chilled glass of Tuscan wine in hand.

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Small Group (up to 20 people)

Languages

English

Cancellation

Free cancellation

Included Description Meeting Point Important Info Reviews

Included

Guided Walking tour of Florence city center

Licensed English speaking guide

Surprise tasting

1 glass of wine from a Buchetta del Vino (wine window)

Earphones for groups over 6 pax

Semi-Private Mini Cruise on the Arno River aboard a Florentine Gondola (approx. 45 min)

Cool Wine aboard (soft drink for children)

English speaking fully licensed History guide

Highlights

Explore the authentic Oltrarno district with a local guide
Discover hidden courtyards, artisan workshops, and local legends
Enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine from Florence’s historic wine windows
Cruise the Arno River aboard a traditional wooden barchetto
Admire Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, and city lights at sunset

Description

Begin your evening exploring Oltrarno, Florence’s most genuine and artistic neighborhood, where cobblestone alleys and glowing piazzas tell stories of everyday Florentine life. Follow your expert local guide through hidden squares, past craftsmen’s workshops, and to the Loggia del Porcellino, where tradition invites you to rub the bronze boar’s nose for luck. Along the way, enjoy a taste of authentic Tuscan flavors, and hear fascinating tales of the Medici family, Vasari’s Corridor, and the city’s living history that connects art, legend, and life.

Discover Florence’s unique “buchette del vino” — the historic wine windows once used by noble families to sell their own wine directly to locals. Meander through Piazza Santo Spirito and Palazzo Pitti, two landmarks brimming with Renaissance elegance, while enjoying a glass of wine served from a restored window, just as Florentines did centuries ago. This part of the experience perfectly blends storytelling, culture, and gastronomy, offering a genuine taste of Florence off the typical tourist path.

Conclude your evening aboard a traditional wooden barchetto, one of the last remaining boats of its kind. Glide gently along the Arno River, guided by a skilled barcaiolo using a long pole, just as it was done centuries ago. Pass beneath the Ponte Vecchio, admire the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Corsini, and watch the city’s golden reflections shimmer on the water. With a glass of Tuscan wine and the sun setting behind the bridges, this is Florence at its most romantic and unforgettable.

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Meeting Point

Florence - Via de Lamberti 1. Look for Towns of Italy tour guide, in front of civic number 1.

Meet your tour leader in Via dei Vagellai, 22 red, corner with Piazza Mentana (opposite to the Arno River).

Important Information

Florence wine windows tour:
This tour may not be fully suitable for guests with mobility or accessibility needs (including wheelchair users), due to the route and group logistics. To ensure a comfortable, barrier-free experience with tailored alternatives, we kindly invite guests with mobility, visual, hearing, or cognitive needs to contact our booking office.
Our team will be happy to assist and provide the best possible offer for a private version of this tour.
Please note we do not visit the inside of monuments and museums.
Italian drinking age is 18, therefore no wine will be served to guests under this age. Please bring an id for age verification.
Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.

Arno Cuise with traditional barchetto:
This tour may not be fully suitable for guests with mobility or accessibility needs (including wheelchair users), due to the route and group logistics. To ensure a comfortable, barrier-free experience with tailored alternatives, we kindly invite guests with mobility, visual, hearing, or cognitive needs to contact our booking office. Our team will be happy to assist and provide the best possible offer for a private version of this tour.
Please note: From September, the tour will start at sunset, offering views of the city as it transitions into evening.
Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.

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Rain policy

The walking tour will never be cancelled, it will operate rain or shine.

The gondola ride might be canceled due to rain.

We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However, rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.

In case the gondola ride is canceled, we'll issue a partial refund corresponding to the price difference of the tour without the gondola ride.

Florence: walking tour and Arno river cruise

Description

Meeting Point

Important Information

Rain policy

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