Falconer for a day in Empoli
Highlights
- Become a falconer for a day and learn the art of falconry
- Call a bird to the punch thanks to the falconer's teachings
- Spend four hours in the company of fascinating birds of prey in the city of Empoli
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Full description
Visiting a city of art? We recommend a trip to Empoli, to discover theart of falconry!
A professional falconer will be waiting for you here, ready to pass on all his knowledge and passion. Thanks to his teachings, you will not only learn the theory of falconry but you will also be able to put what you have learnt into practice by interacting with birds of prey.
A 4-hour experience, at the end of which you will experience the unique thrill of calling a bird to the fist!
What we will do
I will be waiting for you 10 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Empoli (FI), at Molin Nuovo. Welcoming you on your arrival will be me, a falconer who will accompany you on this adventure!
The experience will take place outdoors, and you will be seated under an open gallery. Here the theoretical part will take place, during which I will provide you with basic information on falconry and notions of the biology of animals, which will be the real protagonists of the day. In fact, I will not fail to introduce you to my birds of prey: Harris's falcon, spectacled owl, barn owl, caracara, sub-Arctic Virginian eagle owl and other specimens that you will have the pleasure of meeting.
This will be followed by the practical part of the experience, during which I will teach you how to use falconry accessories and demonstrate how to tie a falconer's knot. We will then reach the aviary to release the birds of prey: you will be able to get close and familiar with them, right up to putting on your falconer's glove and trying to call a bird to your fist! I will always be by your side, guaranteeing safety and fun for the entire duration of the activity.
The theoretical part will last 1 ½ hours, the practical part will last 1 hour and the encounter with birds of prey will last 1 ½ hours. The experience will last a total of 4 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for ages 7 and up; children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (who may not actively participate in the experience).
The venue is wheelchair-accessible.
Other information
The experience is available from January to December.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the experience.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonally appropriate sportswear
- Hiking boots or trainers
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Empoli, 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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration 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 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
