The Ponte Vecchio Love Boat — Historic Boat Proposal, Florence

Description

Before Florence had bridges for cars, it had boatmen — the barcaioli, who have rowed this stretch of the Arno for generations. Their traditional wooden boat carries you beneath Ponte Vecchio exactly as it did centuries of Florentines, flowers at the bow, the goldsmiths’ shops passing overhead, the water quiet enough to hear the question. It is a simpler, more traditional hour than a private luxury cruise — and for many couples, a more honest one. The Kiss Me Italy team arranges the boat, the flowers and the exact timing with the barcaioli, so the moment under the bridge is entirely yours. Looking for a longer, more elaborate river experience instead? See our Love on the River private boat package.

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The Setting: the Arno beneath Ponte Vecchio, Florence

A traditional wooden row boat of Florence’s historic barcaioli, launched from the Arno for a one-hour route beneath Ponte Vecchio and along the riverbanks of the historic centre.

Prices

Clear, published prices — everything listed is included:

	All-inclusive price
Complete experience	€890

What’s Included

• One-hour ride on a traditional historic row boat with the barcaioli
• Floral styling aboard
• Bouquet for your fiancée
• Full coordination in complete secrecy
• Personalized timeline
• Kiss Me Italy Concierge Service
• 2 persons included
• English and Italian language support

The boat departs on the Arno beneath Ponte Vecchio, in the heart of Florence. Compare every Florence proposal package, or browse all our proposal packages in Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Included in every Kiss Me Italy proposal:
• Full coordination in complete secrecy
• English-speaking planning support
• Personalized timeline
• Direct assistance before your arrival in Italy

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