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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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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3.Authentic Barchetto River Cruise with Wine & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 1 hour · from $70

Ride a vintage Barchetto on the Arno with a live guide, then sip chilled wine at aperitivo time as Florence glows at sunset.

“Everything was perfect The guide was fantastic with a wealth of knowledge and very easy to communicate with . Would highly recommend to family and friends”

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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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5.Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Kayak the Arno in Florence for $58: paddle under Ponte Vecchio, spot the Uffizi from below, and hit the San Niccolò slide with a guide.

“We tried both the kayaks and the rafts. Both are excellent activities! The guides were great! Kayaking under the Ponte Vecchio was truly one the most memorable experiences of my life!”

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6.Cinque Terre & Portovenere Boat Adventure from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $150

Florence to Cinque Terre and Portovenere with coach, train, ferry and boat. Free time in villages, English guide, included tickets.

“This was a very long hot day, but our tour guide, Marta (with Tour and Travel Services SA), was outstanding. This is a physically demanding tour with lots of walking, steps and hills, so be prepared. The towns, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza and Porto Venere, were just beautiful-and so was the sea. We didn't go swimming, but it would have been nice to do that. The water is just beautiful ! Marta took such great care with our group making sure that everyone got to the bus, the train and the ferry. She is a beautiful, caring person and just makes the tour! Thank you Marta for a wonderful day!”

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7.Pisa and Florence: Shore Excursion from La Spezia Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,318Top rated

Private Pisa and Florence shore excursion from La Spezia with luxury minivan, Wi‑Fi, guided photo stops, and free time to explore the Duomo area.

“Our driver Simone was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable of the area-both Pisa and Florence he discussed with us what we most wanted to see and do and he made sure we had exactly the tour we wanted. We highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to have Simone as your driver it will be a wonderful experience.”

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8.Private Boat Excursion with Lunch or Aperitif to the Calette di Scarlino

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private boat tour to Calette di Scarlino with stops at Cala Violina, Cala Martina, Cala Civette, and Punta Ala plus lunch or aperitif.

“Nice experience with super nice captain! We laughed, dived, ate and drank, the wave return was also fun, but the captain knew what to do 😉 recommended! Thanks.Auto-translated”

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9.Private Boat Tour to Cala Violina and the Tuscan coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $541

Private boat from Scarlino to Cala Civette, Cala Martina, and Cala Violina with snorkeling gear, cold pasta lunch, and local white wine.

“This was an exceptionally fantastic experience. Leo is a great host and so accommodating and passionate. We’re still dreaming about the lunch and wine he provided. It was so worth the drive from our hotel. We highly recommend!”

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10.Florence sunset boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $90

A 75-minute sunset barchetto cruise on the Arno with a guide, Prosecco, and standout views of Ponte Vecchio and more.

“This was such a beautiful way to experience the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River! Our guide, Irene, was phenomenal. My boyfriend proposed during the tour and she was the sweetest about the whole thing!”

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11.Panoramic Florence by Boat with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

One-hour Arno boat tour with wine, an expert guide, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio views, plus a private gondola ride.

“The wine and boat ride were outstanding. Stefano was entertaining and educational. It was a beautiful and relaxing adventure.”

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12.Half Day Private Boat Tour to Cala Violina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $532

Half-day private boat tour from Scarlino to Cala Violina and other Bandite di Scarlino coves, with lunch, wine, and snorkeling.

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