The 10 Best Ponte Vecchio Tours

1.Wine Tasting Experience in Ponte Vecchio: Best Tuscany selection!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Our pick

At First Glass, steps from Ponte Vecchio, you choose two premium Tuscan wines, then learn how to assess aroma, taste, and texture with a tasting kit and flavor manual. Sessions may include guidance from educators such as Pietro, Pedro, or Stefano, though the format can also be partly self-guided.

“This was a really unique “choose your own adventure” of wine tasting, but it ended up breaking down the components of tasting into really simple to follow instructions. Everyone in our group (and their different tastes) and a wonderful time!”

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2.Pontevecchio Bridge and City Sights Rafting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 167 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Paddle the Arno with an Italian or English-speaking guide such as Marco, Hector, or Jarno. Expect a short, exciting drop at the San Niccolò dam, calm river views, and a close look beneath Ponte Vecchio, with light paddling and some splashing.

“Very fun activity off the beaten path. The guides were very good.”

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

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

Spend about two hours paddling a single or double inflatable kayak along Florence’s calm Arno River. Guides such as Marco and Ettore share local stories as you pass the Uffizi, Santa Trinita, Ponte Vecchio, and San Niccolò Tower. Expect gentle exercise, bridge views, and some splashing.

“Fun experience to see the city from another perspective! Guides gave interesting facts about Firenze and good instruction.”

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4.Ponte Vecchio and City Sights Guided Kayak Cruise

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

Join Firenze Rafting for a two-hour Arno River kayak trip with an Italian or English-speaking guide. Paddle your own inflatable kayak past the Uffizi, Santa Trinita Bridge, and Vasari Corridor, then pass beneath Ponte Vecchio and try the San Niccolò slide.

“Went with my Teenie Kids! Was a great alternative to the museums. Would recommend it!”

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5.Wine-tasting Experience in Front of Ponte Vecchio

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

Meet at First Glass beside Ponte Vecchio for a one-hour tasting of two Tuscan wines, often including Chianti and Vermentino. An English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking host explains sight, smell, and taste, then you sample at your own pace with snacks, water, and optional wines from the historic wine window.

“One of the best activities I’ve everv bought through GetYourGuide. It was not only an amazing opportunity to try the great Italian wines, but actually a sensorial experience. Diamond, the host, was so warm, engaged and kind. She did it incredibly. I can only recommend this: take a friend with you, walk towards Ponte Vecchio and prepare to enjoy a cool moment drinking wines.”

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6.Rafting on the Arno River in Florence under the Arches of Pontevecchio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Join Firenze Rafting for a two-hour Arno float from San Niccolò to Santa Rosa. Guides such as Zeno, Marco, and Jarno lead a safe 6 to 12-seat raft beneath Ponte Vecchio, past the Uffizi, and through a short rapid. Expect light paddling, city stories, and fine sunset views.

“Great experience seeing Florence from the river. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A unique trip.”

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7.SUP at Ponte Vecchio with a Floating Drink – Florence Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $144

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with guide Tommaso, then cruise the Arno past the Uffizi, Vasari Corridor, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Corsini. The two-hour outing suits beginners and families, with sunset and night options available by request. A Chianti tasting may be part of the riverside break, but drinks are not listed as included.

“Amazing experience. First class very knowledgeable and encouraging instructor Fabulous way to start day”

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8.Ponte Vecchio Rafting Experience with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $186

Paddle a private inflatable boat along central Florence for two hours, passing San Niccolò, the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, the Vasari Corridor, and Ponte Santa Trinita. This is calm soft rafting, not whitewater. Finish beneath Florence’s bridges with Tuscan wine, snacks, and an aperitif.

“very nice experience. Zeno is a professional and at the same time nice guy. An alternative way to see Florence. Recommended Experience!!”

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9.Florence by Night Guided Walking Tour:Duomo Old Bridge & All Must-See Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $217

Walk Florence’s historic center after dark on a private, two-hour tour from Santa Croce to San Lorenzo. Your art historian guide explains Michelangelo’s tomb, the Vasari Corridor, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and the city’s grand squares while night lighting and lighter foot traffic make the sights easier to appreciate.

“My husband and I just arrived in Florence and decided to take this tour to orient ourselves to the area. The nighttime views were beautiful and a lot less crowded than duting the day. I can't remember our guides name (Gorgina?), but she did a terrific job! We would highly recommend it!”

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10.Private Florence Tour of Must-See Sites from Duomo to Santa Croce & Old Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $217

Meet your private Blue Tours guide in Piazza Santa Croce for a two-hour walk through Florence’s key sights. Hear stories about the Duomo, Vasari Corridor, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and Palazzo Davanzati, with children under 18 free.

“Daniel made this tour FANTASTIC. There were 7 of us in our group so we had our tour guide all to ourselves. He fashioned the tour to our requests and was an absolutely fabulous guide. We saw everything on the list but at our own pace. He even provided information that we Read more”

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