Tandem skydive in Prato
The closest dropzone to Prato is Ass. Parac. Toscani in Capannori (Toscana). Exit altitude: 4,000m. Price from €170. Drive time from Prato: roughly 45–50 min.
Prato sits in the heart of Toscana, 17 km from Florence. There is no dropzone inside the province. The nearest verified school is Ass. Parac. Toscani, based in Capannori, roughly 50 km west. It is the most accessible option for anyone jumping from Prato.
Where to do a tandem skydive in Prato
No active dropzone operates inside Prato's province (PO). Your realistic option is Ass. Parac. Toscani in Capannori, in the province of Lucca. The drive from Prato takes around 45–50 minutes via the A11 motorway. The school runs tandem jumps from 4,000m, giving you roughly 60 seconds of freefall before the parachute opens. Price starts at €170. You can find full details and booking at Ass. Parac. Toscani.
Why Ass. Parac. Toscani
The match confidence for this school is high. Here is why it stands out for jumpers coming from Prato:
- Exit altitude of 4,000m — you get the full freefall experience, not a cut-price lower-altitude jump.
- Established Toscana dropzone — Ass. Parac. Toscani is one of the region's longest-running parachuting associations, with a track record in both training and tandem operations.
- Direct motorway access — the A11 connects Prato to Capannori without complicated rural roads.
- Price of €170 — competitive for a 4,000m exit in central Italy.
If you are travelling as a group, call ahead to confirm slot availability. Weekends fill up fast between April and October.
How the jump works
You arrive at the dropzone, complete a short briefing with your instructor, and suit up. The aircraft climbs to 4,000m — the ascent takes around 15–20 minutes depending on the plane.
At exit you freefall for approximately 60 seconds at speeds around 200 km/h. The instructor deploys the parachute, and you spend 4–5 minutes under the canopy with a panoramic view of Toscana. Landing is on your feet, on a marked grass area.
Total time on site, including briefing and gearing up, is usually 2–3 hours. Check age, weight and health requirements at /entandem requirements before you book.
Alternatives to consider
If Capannori does not work for your schedule, two other Toscana dropzones are worth checking:
- Skydive Empoli area — Florence province, roughly 30 km south-east of Prato. Verify current operations before booking, as activity is seasonal.
- Skydive Grosseto — further south in Toscana, a longer drive from Prato (around 150 km) but an active dropzone with regular tandem slots.
Neither alternative is listed with a verified price here. Contact them directly for current rates and availability.
How much it costs
At Ass. Parac. Toscani the indicative price for a tandem jump from 4,000m is €170. This typically covers the jump itself and a qualified tandem instructor. Video and photo packages are usually charged separately — confirm with the school when you book.
For a full breakdown of what affects tandem pricing in Italy — altitude tiers, video add-ons, group discounts — see the complete price guide at /entandem cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Ass. Parac. Toscani from Prato?
- Capannori, where Ass. Parac. Toscani is based, is roughly 50 km from Prato. By car via the A11 motorway the drive takes around 45–50 minutes. There is no dropzone closer to Prato within the province, so this is the most practical option for local jumpers.
- What is the typical price for a tandem skydive near Prato?
- The indicative price at Ass. Parac. Toscani is €170 for a jump from 4,000m. This covers the jump and a tandem instructor. Photo or video packages are usually an extra cost. Prices can vary by season and availability. See the full breakdown at [/en/tandem/cost](/en/tandem/cost).
- What are the requirements to do a tandem skydive?
- In Italy the minimum age is generally 18 (or 16 with parental consent, depending on the school). There is a maximum weight limit, usually around 100–110 kg. Some health conditions may prevent you from jumping. Check all current requirements — age, weight, and medical — at [/en/tandem/requirements](/en/tandem/requirements) before booking.
- What should you bring on jump day?
- Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes and lace-up trainers — no sandals or boots with hooks. Bring a valid ID, your booking confirmation, and any signed waivers the school sent in advance. Avoid a heavy meal in the 2 hours before the jump. Glasses and contact lenses are fine; the school provides goggles.