FLORENCE PACKRAFTING TOUR: PONTE VECCHIO FROM YOUR OWN MINI RAFT
Take charge of your Florentine adventure and discover the city from the unique comfort of your own private base on the water.

Highlights
- .Pilot your own individual mini raft : safer, more stable, and easier to handle than a standard kayak .Enjoy a completely unique, crowd-free perspective of Florence’s historic city center from the water .Paddle directly beneath the magnificent, centuries-old arches of the world-famous Ponte Vecchio .Admire major iconic landmarks including the Uffizi Gallery, the Vasari Corridor, and the National Library Take incredible, unobstructed photos of historic architecture from a calm and peaceful river setting
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The Price Includes
- .Premium single-seater packraft (mini raft), paddle, and safety gear .Certified river guide and historical commentary throughout the tour .Safety briefing and easy-to-follow paddling instruction .Watertight storage bag for your phone, camera, and personal items .Life jacket and safety gear
About This Experience
Unlike a conventional shared boat tour, this unique experience puts you in control of your own packraft—an innovative single-person mini raft that combines the close-to-the-water sensation of kayaking with excellent stability and ease of handling.
Enjoy a self-guided journey along the Arno River, travelling directly through the historic heart of Florence. With the river’s peaceful and gentle waters, navigating your lightweight craft is simple and enjoyable, giving you the freedom to appreciate the city’s remarkable architecture from an uninterrupted waterside viewpoint. Keep your camera ready to capture stunning images along the way.
As the captain of your own mini raft, follow the river past some of Florence’s most celebrated landmarks, including the National Library and the magnificent façade of the Uffizi Gallery. Your perspective becomes even more extraordinary as you paddle beneath the arches of the city’s three historic bridges.
Glide beneath the iconic Ponte Vecchio and look upwards to discover the centuries-old goldsmiths’ workshops and the fascinating elevated passageways of the Vasari Corridor. Continue alongside the elegant Santa Trinita Bridge, where the water-level viewpoint provides an exceptional opportunity to admire the celebrated sculptures by Ammannati from a perspective rarely seen by visitors.
Leave the busy streets behind, pick up your paddle, and explore Florence’s history at your own rhythm from the peaceful waters of the Arno River.
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