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Florence · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

4 Cruises & Boat Tours in Florence Actually Worth Booking

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Below are the 4 best cruises & boat tours in Florence right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.

Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto

Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto - Getting There: Via dei Vagellai 22/red and Finding the Dock

1.Florence River Cruise on a Traditional Barchetto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Traditional barchetto cruise on the Arno: small-group history guide, chilled wine, and standout views of Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi from water.

“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 the way and offered umbrellas for the sun if desired (we didn't need it). Breezy and sunny, the weather was just perfect, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and afterward our guide was on hand to offer transportation and other tips for around the city that we asked him. The meeting and…”

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Cinque Terre & Portovenere Cruise Adventure from Florence

Cinque Terre & Portovenere Cruise Adventure from Florence - La Spezia first: your launch pad and the place to get your bearings

2.Cinque Terre & Portovenere Cruise Adventure from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 331 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $150

Florence to Cinque Terre by bus, train, and boat in one long day. Five villages plus Porto Venere views from the sea.

“Terrible way to ruin a trip we've wanted to take for years. The tour guide was wrong about which train to take and we lost hours getting there and back, we skipped several lands. How can it be possible that you make a mistake in something you always do?”

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Florence: Authentic Barchetto River Cruise with Wine & Guide

Florence: Authentic Barchetto River Cruise with Wine & Guide - Meeting at Via dei Vagellai (and what to bring)

Florence: Pontevecchio Bridge and City Sights Rafting Cruise

Florence: Pontevecchio Bridge and City Sights Rafting Cruise - Where You Meet: Getting to the San Niccolò River Access

4.Pontevecchio Bridge and City Sights Rafting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 167 reviews · 2 hours · from $46Best value

Raft the Arno in Florence for 2 hours, hit the San Niccolò slide, paddle under Ponte Vecchio, and see key sights from the river.

“Marco was an excellent guide ensuring everyone felt comfortable in our small group of two couples kayaking and two in the raft with him. Safety and fun were his priorities. The perfect combination. We were so lucky with great weather and the river entirely to ourselves. The weir drop at the start was great fun and the care taken to explain all of the historical sites, and life in Florence and beyond as we progressed to the Ponte Vecchio and returned up river, made this an excellent afternoon. Great fun and great value for money. Thank you Marco! We highly recommend!”

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