From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
Overview
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12 hours 15 minutes
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Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please note that we may adjust the itinerary of the tour to ensure we offer the best possible experience for all participants. Our goal is to provide a memorable and enjoyable journey, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
A shuttle service operates between the parking area and the Leaning Tower. This service is not included in the tour price, but tickets can be purchased on site
Important information required from all passengers: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to successfully purchase the train tickets
What To Expect
Florence
Start your adventure with a relaxing 2.5-hour drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the history, culture, and traditions of both Tuscany and the Italian Riviera as you travel towards the coast. Upon arrival, you'll board a local train and begin one of Italy's most scenic rail journeys, winding between dramatic sea cliffs, colorful fishing villages, and breathtaking Mediterranean views as you explore the spectacular Cinque Terre coastline.
La Spezia
Arrive at the gateway to Cinque Terre and board a charming local train for an unforgettable journey along Italy’s spectacular coastline. Travel past dramatic cliffs, sparkling Mediterranean waters, and colorful hillside villages as you make your way through one of the country’s most iconic landscapes.
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Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip
From March 18th, 2024: Discover the captivating coastal towns of Monterosso and Manarola, and journey to Pisa to marvel at its iconic Leaning Tower.
What‘s Included
Optional gentle walk with your tour leader for a relaxed experience
Cinque Terre National Park admission ticket included
Free time in Monterosso, Vernazza, Fegina Beach and Pisa
Expert, English-speaking local guide throughout the day
Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Cinque Terre Card train tickets for travel between villages
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
kennethbC8042OU,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan was an amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable of the places we visited and helpful with all things we needed. At no point did we feel like we were even the least bit questioning what we were to do. Cinque terre is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.
Fun and relaxing experience
R2525WTaudreyb,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan was extremely helpful and was clear with I steictions so we could truly relax and enjoy the day!
Great day
Z22MZkatev,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan was a Great helpful and friendly guide. Would recommend him to all. Gave us plenty of information without overwhelming.
Perfect day trip!! It was super hot this week and this tour is the perfect mix of exploring and then resting on the train or bus
staceylc03,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect Day Trip with Nathan!
Beautiful Italian coastal towns
Melissa G,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I took this tour during a recent visit to Italy. It was well worth the time in order to see another beautiful part of Italy. We took a very comfortable bus ride and train ride to see Vernazza and Monterosso. We had time in each town to explore a little bit. On our way home we stopped in Pisa. Our tour guide, Tabata, was great! She explained everything, gave us history, was very personable and friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy her job. We had a great time and are glad for the experience.
Great
terrymJ4919IO,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic enjoyed the experience
Productive day trip with Queen E!
parisahh2022,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very long, hot, but productive day trip! Worth the money and extremely good value. I was on holiday in Firenze this week and had one of the best experiences of my life. Elizabeta was amazing as our tour guide for the day! Elizabeta was wonderful, sweet, interactive, supportive, knowledgable, respectful and overall fantastic! There were 70 people during the whole trip on the coach, which is the largest tour group I have ever been on. Normally I prefer small tour groups which maximum 20 people. But Elizabeta and Nathan, both as tour guides, split the group into 2 smaller groups, and had their own WhatsApp group chats. I found the WhatsApp group chats to be super helpful and Elizabeta wrote lots of updates, information and advice and guidance during the whole day trip! The air conditioning on the coach and trains were excellent! Thank you Elizabeta!
Elisabeth or Elisabeta very rude guide with an bad attitude
171sorins,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00There’s no functional bathroom at the meeting point in the morning before the trip, in the bus they don’t let you to use the bathroom , when multiple people ask for a quick bathroom stop the guide Elisabeth or Elisabeta it was very rude and irritated that people need to go to the bathroom. On the other hand the driver and her are selling bottles of water to the customers … No food allowed on the bus despite the fact that you have a table in front of your seat …The so called guide Elisabeth spoke very poor English very difficult to understand and she did a very poorly job on giving us information regarding the areas we visited . I don’t understand how she was hired as a guide. On a positive note Cinque Terre is beautiful . Hope you get to see it, but ask for a different guide.
Amazing Cinque Terre trip with Elizabeth and Mattia
hizuruc2018,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip saves you a lot of time and grief so that you can truly maximize a day trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa. I thought about figuring this out on our own but there is no way I would have had as comfortable and relaxing or as full of a day without Elizabeth, our guide, and Mattia, our driver. They were AMAZING, helpful, informative, attentive, flexible, and authentic. We had so many good recommendations for sights and specialties, a delicious local lunch, and we could truly relax.
Day Trip Exploring
emj504,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was wonderful. Elizabeth was very informative and accommodating and Mattias got us there safely and back. The sights were beautiful and we were given ample time to explore. Cold water was sold on the bus and the air conditioning kept us cool.
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