2 Kayak Trips in Florence to Build a Day Around

1.Kayaking on the Arno River in Florence under the Pontevecchio Arcade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Paddle Florence’s Arno River beneath Ponte Vecchio on a calm, guided kayak trip with city views, history, and sunset options.

“This was a fun break from the heat (90F degrees in early May!) and the crowds. Be prepared to get a little wet and a bit muddy because the banks of the Arno are soft mud. The tour guide was informative, and you had a choice of either being in a raft with other people, a solo kayak, or a double kayak. He has flip flops you can borrow and waterproof containers for phones etc. There's a lot of construction along the banks, and its a bit hard to find the gravel path down to his van. I experienced a different perspective of Florence being on the river and kayaking…”

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2.Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise

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

Paddle beneath Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, hear Arno River stories, and see the Uffizi from an inflatable kayak on this active 2-hour tour.

“An activity not to be missed…kids enjoyed as much as the adults…i would highly recommend”

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