First-timers · Florence
First-Timer Cruises & Boat Tours in Florence
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About Florence
Florence is a city best understood from the water: the Arno runs calm and green beneath the Ponte Vecchio, and the riverbanks open onto the Oltrarno in a way no street-level walk can match. For a first visit, start with a short paddle or raft trip through the city centre, such as the Florence Panoramic Kayak Tour: Ponte Vecchio and City Sights or the Soft Rafting in Florence: Explore the Arno under the Ponte Vecchio Arches, then consider a longer day on the coast if you want the sea as well as the river.
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Florence's historic centre is compact but crowded, and the Arno gives you a different angle on landmarks you already know by name. Short rafting and kayak trips last around two hours, keep groups small, and put you directly under the Ponte Vecchio arches. They are easy to fit around museum bookings and need no prior paddling experience.
