Tours/Florence/Soft Rafting in Florence under the Pontevecchio Arches
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Soft Rafting in Florence under the Pontevecchio Arches

4.8(50)Florence1 hour
VIATOR4.9(30)TRIPADVISOR4.7(20)

Description

The panoramic excursion includes the descent of the stretch of the Arno river that flows through the historic center of Florence, from San Niccolò to Santa Rosa. The river offers a truly unique perspective, with the possibility of taking magnificent photographs of the most famous buildings and monuments (Pontevecchio, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Santa Trìnita etc.). A perfect mix of sport and culture, the guides who will accompany you will tell anecdotes about the river and its centuries-old relationship with the city. Paddling in a group under the arches of Pontevecchio, an unforgettable experience!

Tour Options

Soft Rafting in Florence under the Pontevecchio Arches

Highlights

Lifebuoy, Paddle, Dinghy
Insurance

What's included

Included
Lifebuoy, Paddle, Dinghy
Insurance

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(50)

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Mary_M
June 26, 2026
Fun on the water

Rafting was so gun and we also had three kayaks - Paddle on the river and saw several sights from different angle - Marco was a great guide!!

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Donna_L
May 14, 2026
Rafting on the Arno

Scenic with very knowledgeable and fun guides. Because of windy conditions the trip had to be adjusted but was well done. Some slippery conditions with boarding and getting off the raft. Fun time.

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Keri_O
April 14, 2026
Fun, interesting, and a different way to see Florence!

Hector, our guide was friendly, funny and shared interesting facts about the city along the way. He gave us the option to go down the “water slide” (dam) on the raft. We did it and had lots of fun. I was glad to be wearing my quick dry rain jacket! The paddling wasn’t too strenuous, we had plenty of time to float and enjoy the scenery!

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WAYNE_A
April 4, 2026
Firenze Rafting

What a Great view from the river. Guide was an excellent Historian and pointed many previously unknown facts.

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Kelley_S
April 1, 2026
Fun Experience!

Incredible experience on the Arno River. Our guide Hector was very knowledgeable and gave us the history of the buildings and families associated with the city. It was chilly, but sunny & ended up being a perfect day on the water.

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Anna_M
January 27, 2026
Amazing

It was a tiny bit confusing on where to meet. I do wish that there were signs however it was incredible. Doing it at sunset really made the experience amazing and it was an experience that I had never thought to even do.

Operator response

Thanks for the brilliant review Anna. We will try to make the details about the meeting point more clear.

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Maylie_S
November 20, 2025
This calm rafting tour...

This calm rafting tour was an amazing experience! Our guide was very kind and professional, and my friends and I learned a lot about Florence.

Operator response

Thank you Maylieeeeee!! We appreciated a lot

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Joe_B
September 28, 2025
Beautiful, interesting, peaceful float down the Arno.

Great trip. Our guide was excellent explaining details about the city but never interesting with our enjoyment. Felt personal not strenuous paddling. We managed to hit a beautiful sunset over the ponte vecchio bridge as well.

Operator response

Thank you Joe

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hannahvanhevel
September 8, 2025
Nice experience!

Good explanation for non-experienced rafters, fun guide with fun facts about the city, good alternation with effort and relaxation

Operator response

Thank you very much

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E4079OFjessicac
August 23, 2025
Highly recommend

A great way to find out about the city. Our tour was a wealth of knowledge and really friendly. Highly recommend the 6:30pm slot, seeing the sun go down.

Operator response

We are very happy that you have enjoyed the river experience!

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