Hot Air Balloon Ride over Florence: Sunrise Flight with Prosecco

Rise above Florence's red roofs and Renaissance domes at dawn.

A hot air balloon flight over Florence launches at sunrise from Terzo Giardino on the Arno's banks, with a pilot and safety briefing included. The one-hour flight passes over the city center, the Brunelleschi Dome, vineyards and olive groves in the surrounding hills. Prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, fruit and water are served after landing; the full experience takes three hours. Live guides speak English and Italian; children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Florence

• Meet at Terzo Giardino, Florence
• Receive safety briefing from pilot
• Take off at sunrise for flight
• Fly over Arno River and city
• Admire Brunelleschi Dome and rooftops
• View surrounding hills and vineyards
• Enjoy guided flight with expert pilots

The Experience

The meeting point is Terzo Giardino, in the heart of Florence along the Arno's banks. You'll arrive before sunrise, meet the pilot and team, receive a safety briefing, and prepare for takeoff timed to the exact sunrise of the day you've chosen. The timing shifts with the season, so you'll know the hour when you book.

Once aloft, you spend an hour floating over Florence. The flight passes directly over the Arno River, the Brunelleschi Dome and the red-tiled roofs of the historic center, then carries you out toward the surrounding hills where vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees stretch across the landscape. The altitude and stillness of a balloon make details visible that ground-level views don't reach—the geometry of the city, the texture of the countryside, the way light hits the Arno at dawn.

After landing, the team serves prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata (a Florentine flatbread), sweets, fruit and water. The whole outing, from arrival to departure, takes three hours. Aviation insurance is included in the price.

What’s included

• One-hour hot air balloon flight at sunrise from Terzo Giardino in Florence.
• safety briefing and pilot guidance.
• prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, sweets, fruit and water after landing.
• aviation insurance.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?The early sunrise departure means you'll need to arrive before dawn, but it's what makes the light and the stillness of the flight possible—the city and the hills are quietest and most vivid in that first hour after sunrise.

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Top questions

What time does the hot air balloon flight over Florence take off?

Takeoff happens at sunrise, and the exact time depends on the date you choose—it shifts with the season. You'll receive the specific departure time when you book, so you'll know how early to arrive at Terzo Giardino.

What will I see during the one-hour flight?

The balloon passes over the Arno River, the Brunelleschi Dome and the red roofs of Florence's historic center, then drifts out toward the surrounding hills where vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees cover the landscape.

Is there food and drink included after the flight?

Yes—after landing, you'll have prosecco, cured meats, schiacciata flatbread, sweets, fruit and water. The full experience, including the briefing and refreshments, takes three hours.

Can children go on this hot air balloon ride?

Children are welcome from age 6 and up. The pilot and team will include them in the safety briefing before takeoff.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the balloon launch point?

Transfer from your accommodation to Terzo Giardino is available as an option at checkout—you can add it or arrange your own way to the meeting point on the Arno.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide speaks English and Italian, so you'll receive the safety briefing and flight commentary in whichever language suits you.