Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
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Embark on a fantastic day trip to discover the wonders of Cinque Terre, five charming seaside villages – Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso – all recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Our journey starts on a comfortable bus led by our knowledgeable guide. We first visit Manarola*, where colorful houses and charming shops cling to the cliffs overlooking the sea. Moving on to Vernazza, our guide takes us on a stroll through narrow alleys to the harbor, where we embark on a boat. From where, we marvel at the stunning coastline. The adventure continues in Monterosso, known for its lovely beach and hills descending towards rocky coves. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a typical restaurant featuring local products (optional), and use free time for a refreshing swim or exploring local shops. Our adventure comes to an end. Then our comfortable bus awaits us to take us back to Florence.
*(Subject to the availability of trains and boats)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable shoes suggested
Escorted Transfer option includes: Bus Transport and Tour escort on board, free time in Cinque Terre
We suggest to bring with you sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses, swimwear and towel
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour.
Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by local train between the villages
Boat ride with amazing view of the Coast from sea (weather permitting)
Multilingual Assistance at the Meeting Point
Licensed Tour Leader
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Free time to enjoy a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean sea
Gratuities
If Escorted transfer selected: train tickets, boat ride and lunch not included
What To Expect
Levanto
Levanto is a charming coastal town on the Italian Riviera, nestled in the picturesque region of Liguria.
Manarola
The first stop is the enchanting village of Manarola. Here, colorful houses, churches, and picturesque shops cling to the cliffs overlooking the sea.
Options
Tour in English or Spanish
Round Trip by Bus, Train and Boat ride included (weather permitted). Lunch not included.
Escorted Transfer by Bus
Round Trip Transfer by Bus: Round Trip Transfer by Bus from Florence to Cinque Terre with Tour Leader on board. Not included: Train, Boat and Lunch.
English or Spanish with Lunch
Full tour with Train and Boat ride included (weather permitted). Typical Lunch with drinks included.
Reviews
986 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Cinque Terra
Christine S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day trip to see 3 of the 5 villages. Frederico our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable , kept everyone on schedule, made all our trains on time.
Cinque Terre
Stephen J,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great trip! Sandro is a great guide! Perfect way to see Cinque Terre! Went to three towns and train transport was easy. .
Well Organized Tour
Maria R,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00Sandro was a great guide. He made sure our large group went from one village to another without incident so if you’re looking for help na gating the towns, this tour is for you.
Day in Cinque Terre
Gordon L,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This a 12 hour day but it is worth it! Sandro was our guide for the day and he was the best! Sandro knew all the shortcuts so that we got to spend the maximum time in each location and explaining along the way the history of Cinque Terre. This has been one of our highlights on this trip and a big reason was our guide Sandro!
Bad and horrible experience
Cwww S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
1.00We took the coach escort which was cheaper than with meal and train package. At the event day, we enjoyed a lot in Cinque Terre and had a wonderful meal on our own. We reserved around 1 hour to take the train back to meeting point, which would only take 15-20 minues ride. However, we forgot here is Italy. The train got delayed a lot (more than 40 minutes to reach the village we were at, but there were many trains in the morning to early afternoon). So I texted the tour leader to wait us around 20 minues because of this out of control situation. But the tour leader denied and just discarded us in Cinque Terre. My personal stuff was on the coach as the tour leader said we could leave there. We had to buy train tickets and transferred twice (one in La Spezia and one in Pisa) to get back to Florence. One of the transferred train was canceled in the middle of nowhere as well. We suffered a lot that night to get back to Florence. For my personal stuff, we had to wake up at 5am and took the bus to the same meeting point in Florence to take it back. I recommend trying to plan your trip with the train directly. You will save a lot of money and have more time to enjoy the views there. With this group, you are not responsible for making sure you can get back with them unless you buy the high-priced fully escorted trip (eat what they plan and just take a short glance at the views).
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