- If the flight you have booked is cancelled due to bad weather, no payment will be required.
- If you cancel your booking, 25% of the total amount will be retained.
- If you fail to show up at the launch site on the scheduled day and time, the full amount will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking.
- A flight is considered confirmed once a credit card number is provided as a guarantee.
- Passengers who have recently undergone surgery to the lower limbs and pregnant women are not permitted to fly.
Hot air balloon flight over Florence
Soar over the Cradle of the Renaissance
Unforgettable emotions
Experience the most exclusive and romantic adventure that Florence has to offer: a hot air balloon flight over the city of the Renaissance, the world capital of art and culture. Our hot air balloon flights in Florence are a rare and privileged opportunity to admire one of the world’s most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites from above, under special flight conditions and with a fully personalized service.
Hot Air Balloon Ride from Florence: Take-off from the Arno River
Our hot air balloon flights over Florence take off near the Arno River, the historic artery that runs through the city and connects some of its most iconic landmarks. This privileged location allows you to enjoy spectacular views from the very first moments of take-off, as the balloon begins its silent ascent over the heart of the city.
During the flight, Florence gradually reveals itself beneath your eyes like an open-air art history book: Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, San Lorenzo, and the Medici Chapels emerge in all their magnificence, together with the Renaissance urban fabric, historic palaces, gardens, and monumental squares, offering a truly unique and unforgettable spectacle.
Florence and the surrounding hills
The hot air balloon flight over Florence goes beyond the historic center, embracing from above the entire landscape surrounding the city—a source of inspiration for artists and poets throughout the ages. The Tuscan hills unfold like a natural amphitheater: Bellosguardo and Arcetri to the south, Fiesole to the north, the Chianti hills to the east, and the ridges toward Prato and Pistoia to the west, dotted with historic villas, vineyards, cypress trees, medieval villages, and Romanesque churches that tell centuries of civilization and beauty.
During the early evening—our exclusive time slot for flights over Florence—the golden light of the sunset envelops the city in a magical atmosphere, coloring the monuments and reflecting on the Arno in ever-changing hues. To make the experience even more relaxing, a personalized transfer service is available, with pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel or an agreed location, allowing you to enjoy the flight without any logistical concerns and fully savor every emotion.
Exclusive hot air balloon flight over Florence for two or more people
A hot air balloon flight over Florence is a unique experience compared to other flights in Tuscany: it is available exclusively as a private flight for 2 to 6 people, takes place only in the early evening rather than at sunrise, and requires specific aeronautical authorizations to fly over the historic city center. For these reasons, the flight is operated only when particularly favorable weather and operational conditions are met, giving absolute priority to safety and the quality of the experience. Availability is therefore not always guaranteed, and we recommend contacting us directly to check feasibility and plan your exclusive flight over Florence in the best possible way.
Exclusive flight details:
- Price: €1,800 for 2 to 6 people
- Flight insurance: Included in the price
- Duration: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Includes: Hotel-to-launch-site transfer and return
- Availability: Year-round, early morning
This flight represents the most exclusive, romantic, and memorable experience you can enjoy in Florence: perfect for unforgettable marriage proposals, special anniversaries, unique celebrations, or simply to treat yourselves to a moment of absolute magic, suspended above one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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Important
Before booking a hot air balloon flight, make sure you have read our tips and flight cancellation policy.
Terms and conditions
Important tips to enjoy your hot air balloon flight with peace of mind
- Make sure you are physically fit to fly. For example, flying is not recommended for people with heart conditions, back problems, or for pregnant women. Please consult your doctor and our staff if you are unsure about your physical suitability.
- Children are allowed to fly from 5 years of age.
- Dress in layers, as the air is quite cool in the early morning.
- It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing:
- Closed, flat, comfortable shoes, preferably leather
- Long trousers, no bags or jewelry.
The pilot reserves the right to deny boarding in the event of unsuitable clothing.
- The pilot is responsible for the aircraft; please follow their instructions and listen carefully to the briefing, which includes safety information and landing position requirements.
- The company is not responsible for items lost during the flight.
- Please arrive on time for your flight appointment!
- Call the mobile +39 338 9077070 for information before the flight.
- We will call you the evening before the flight for final confirmation. If there is no answer, the full cost of the flight will be charged. If you do not answer but still show up at departure, you will still be able to fly.
- Please remember that approximately 80% of all hot air balloon flights end with the basket resting on its side—this is perfectly normal.
- You are welcome to take photos during the flight—you won’t often have a view like this!
- The hot air balloon is considered the safest form of flight!
Please note: for the months of November, December, and January, it is recommended to book for groups of at least 4 people.
