Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence
Overview
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13 hours
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If you love an outdoor adventure, our Cinque Terre tour is sure to add a little something special to your Italian holiday. Join us and explore some of the country’s most beautiful coastal towns and admire the stunning landscapes on a guided tour you’re sure to remember for life.
- The only round trip, one day tour from Florence to all five Cinque Terre villages
- Explore the Italian Riviera and enjoy spectacular coastal views
- Free time in the villages for wine tasting, souvenir shopping or for a swim in the turquoise waters at one of the area’s beaches
- A scenic boat ride along the Cinque Terre coastline (end March to end October only - weather permitting)
- Tour is only in English (not different languages contemporarly) to ensure maximum quality and customer service
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Suitable walking shoes are mandatory for those doing the hiking – no flip-flops. Suggestions: walking boots or sneakers, closed toe shoes with non-slip soles.
If you want to swim during free time, please remember to bring your own towel and swimwear.
On rare occasions the boat ride will stop operating due to bad weather or strong winds. It is beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
In case of unexpected closure of the paths for unforeseen events, alternative routes will be taken instead for those doing the hiking
A large amount of walking is involved for those doing the hiking. You must be of average fitness and be able to keep up with the rest of the group.
Due to uneven surfaces, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties, below average fitness, or young children.
Minimum age is 8 years.
What To Expect
Prepare yourself for a truly unique journey where rich history and breathtaking natural landscapes combine to create an unforgettable experience. Sit back and relax aboard your comfortable, fully equipped luxury coach as we set off toward the world-famous Cinque Terre.
Your journey from Florence to the Cinque Terre starts by coach, where you can relax as your guide shares stories about the area. You'll hear tales about the Tuscan city of Lucca and its famous resident Puccini and see the Carrara marble quarries from the distance before learning about the Cinque Terre and its five fishing villages—Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso and Riomaggiore—that form the national park. Once you arrive in La Spezia, your expert tour leader will be there to guide you through the next part of your journey. Following their helpful instructions and insights, you’ll make your way to board the train and continue your adventure.
What‘s Included
Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot
Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Pisa (if Pisa option is selected)
A fun and professional English speaking guide
Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach
Entry tickets to the Cinque Terre National Park (not included in the TRANSPORT ONLY option)
Boat trip (not included) runs April–October, subject to weather and same day confirmation + payment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Cinque Terre Tour - NO HIKING
This option does not include the hiking part of the tour. It will be used the train instead, to move between villages.
CINQUE TERRE - TRANSPORT ONLY
TRANSPORT ONLY: This option includes ONLY the coach transportation from Florence to Cinque Terre and back on the same day.
Cinque Terre Tour WITH HIKING
This option includes some hiking to move between the Cinque Terre villages.
Cinque Terre Tour with PISA
This option includes the visit of three Cinque Terre villages and Pisa
Reviews
8,693 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a long, active day...
Gregory P,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long, active day with lots to see and experience. Our guides Costanza and Ado were incredibly organized, kind and knowledgeable and detail oriented making the day a happy one for all.
Description of this needs to be updated.
Avani P,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ado was a very good tour guide. The description of the tour needs updating. First tell people to bring $15 euros if they want the prefixed lunch and to bring $15 euros if they want to take the boat ride. They only accept cash. Need more time at each stop. Meet up spot needs to be changed to where the bus actually is. It is ridiculous to have us walk 10 minutes to it.
Must go!!
Mckenna K,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING TRIP! Joanna and Angela were super accommodating and knowledgeable. We were able to visit every village with plenty of free time in each. They were always close by for questions and recommendations. We were able to do everything we were interested in - including the beautiful hike, swim, and go on a boat. They also took us to a beautiful quiet restaurant, where we all had some of the best food we’ve had in Italy!! 1000% recommend
10/10 for Coco & Cinque Terra/Pisa
Carol F,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfect way to experience Cinque Terra and Pisa. You cover so much but it doesn’t feel rushed. Our tour guide Corstanza was a true gem. She has all the great recs for places to eat and shop and where the best pic ops are. She did a marvelous job keeping the group together and on time while giving us the history and importance of the sites. And shout out to tour guide Jojo who literally RAN us to the departure point as Viator screwed up the time on our ticket. 10/10 for “Walk About” tours. 0/10 for Viator.
We loved it!
Kira L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such an awesome time! The guides were well organized and efficient even with the summer crowds. Chris was awesome and gave great insights and history and recommendations during the free time! Would recommend to my friends and family.
Excellent trip, and guide Costanza was the best!!
petersA905NZ,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific trip from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa. We visited several villages, and traveled by bus, train and boat. I had no idea that the waters of the Ligurian Sea would make me feel like I was with Ahab, chasing Moby Dick. Aside from that minor adventure, the 14-hour day was excellent. Our tour guide, Costanza, was friendly, efficient, and a lot of fun to spend the day with. At the end of the trip, she recommended a local restaurant in Florence that we liked, so kudos to her! There were many great photo opportunities, quite a bit of walking, and yes, the locations we visited were packed with people. Walking to the tower in Pisa was long, as they don't allow tour buses to park at the site any longer - but we knew about this in advance, so there were no real surprises. This was a great excursion for a decent price. Of course, Costanza made the trip worth every penny!
Day trip to Cinque Terre
sallyf1321,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day trip wirh Chris and Alesandro as our guides. This was a highlight of our trip to Italy. We had plenty of time to explore the villages in Cinque Terre and didn't need to try and figure things out thanks to our excellent guides
This tour was a great way...
Rachael W,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a great way to see the Cinque Terre from Florence and our guide Joanna was amazing. It is a long day but very worth it. We were able to see all 5 villages and experience each with 50-90 minutes in each. The hike between Coriniglia and Vernazza was stunning and I highly recommend to do fo exceptional views. We had time to swim and took the ferry from the northern most to southern most of the towns and got to see all by water as well as by land. Highly recommend this tour!
Long but fun day in Cinque Terre and Pisa
GArunner3,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day visiting Cinque Terre and Pisa. We cannot say enough good things about our guide Gerardo “Jerry.” He was kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. Our time was well spent enjoying his recommendations for each of the villages. As a mom I noticed how he constantly was counting our group, checking in on the older individuals, and keeping us safe.
This is a great tour.
mkaenelson,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gerry was amazing, he was knowledgeable and nice. Very clear directions and while wrangling a group of 20 must be like herding cats, he did a great job. Ample exploring time at each location. The ability to add the boat ride was great, worth it.
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