Exclusive hot-air balloon flight over Florence and Chianti
Highlights
- Experience the enchantment of a private hot-air balloon flight over Florence and the Tuscan hills
- Admire one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes from above during the approximately 1-hour flight
- On board with you, there will only be the pilot and the people you choose to bring
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Full description
Did you think the ultimate in romance was a kiss on the Ponte Vecchio?
Wait until you try it a thousand metres above the ground, in a hot-air balloon.
Florence below, silence all around and only who you want by your side. A full hour of flight suspended among red roofs, domes and Tuscan hills, while the qualified pilot takes care of everything and you just enjoy the show... and a kiss you will never forget!
What we will do
The rendezvous will be at the meeting point in Florence, chosen by the pilot according to the winds of the day.
From there the magic will begin: you can arrive about 15 minutes before the appointed time, or a little earlier to experience one of the most exciting moments of the whole experience: the inflation of the hot-air balloon. Seeing the balloon fill with air and transform into a giant colourful dome ready to rise is already a spectacle within a spectacle.
The staff will welcome you and the pilot will give you final instructions before boarding. Then the burner fire will ignite and... within seconds the earth will be beneath you.
For about 1 hour you will fly over Florence admiring it from above, with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Campanile, Ponte Vecchio and the red roofs opening below you, framed by the gentle profile of the Tuscan hills. The flight will be just for you and those you have chosen to take with you: just the magic of having Florence and its landscapes as your private setting.
Youwill land at a point chosen by the wind and from there an organisational vehicle will take you back to the take-off field. Between preparation, briefing, flight and transfers, the experience will last about 3 hours in total.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone from 6 years of age.
Pregnant women, people with cardiovascular, pulmonary or osteoporosis diseases, psychiatric disorders or with prosthetic limbs or walking problemscannot fly.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of the activity.
Flights take place all year round, weather permitting. The landscapes that can be seen during the flight may vary, as the direction of the balloon trip depends on the direction in which the wind is blowing.
Important: the take-off time may vary depending on the period chosen. On the day before the activity - by 6 p.m. - you will receive confirmation from the pilot of the exact time and location.
You are allowed to bring small objects on board, such as smartphones and small video cameras with which you can film.
Dogs are allowed on board the balloon; if you wish to bring your four-legged friend, please contact the organiser at the contact details you will receive by email with your booking confirmation.
The meeting point is not easily accessible by public transport; a pick-up service from your hotel/accommodation in Florence and neighbouring towns is available on request and at an extra charge. To request this, please contact the organiser.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonally appropriate layered sportswear
- Closed sports shoes (no heels)
Don't forget to bring
Smartphone or camera
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
