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.
The walk from the bus drop-off point to Pisa city center takes approximately 15 minutes. Guests may choose to walk or use the available shuttle service for an additional cost of €5.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Florence
Sit back and relax as we take a 2.5 hour ride via comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Your guide will entertain you with tales of the area as you cross two regions: Tuscany and Liguria. Both are rich with history, cultures and traditions that deserve to be told. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to a quaint and comfortable local train. Enjoy the journey along the coast line, breathing in the fresh sea air and admiring a view like no other.
Manarola
Then it is “all aboard!” as you are taken by train to the charming town of Manarola, characterized by its narrow streets and small square looking out over the sea. It is so picturesque it will seem like you’ve stepped into a Renaissance painting. But it is entirely authentic, we assure you. If you want to make the most out of this Cinque Terre experience, we also offer an optional walk, for those who want to see the stunning mainland and coastline scenery from a different perspective. Let your tour leader guide you through the terraced vineyards, the ancient olive groves and the spectacular panoramic views that will stay in your memories forever.
What‘s Included
Cinque Terre National Park Admission Ticket
Cinque Terre Card train tickets
Expert, English-speaking local guide
Free time to enjoy and relax in Fegina beach
Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Free time in Pisa, Monterosso and Manarola
Optional gentle walk with tour leader
Gratuities
Food/beverage
Options
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.
Reviews
793 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10 out of 10
waynekG3907VK,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was truly a major highlight of our trip. Nathan, our guide, was exceptional. His knowledge, humour allowed us to feel comfortable and enjoy the journey. The tour allowed plenty of time for us to wander around at each stop to shop, eat and explore. 10 out of 10.
Amazing Day Trip to Cinque Terre & Pisa
Peyman G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Organized day trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa! Our professional tour leader, Nathan Smith was a knowledgeable, patient and funny guy! Highly recommended!
A must do!
nicolecN1657XS,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour! Elisabetta was our tour guide and is FULL of information and knowledge! She cares so much about the people she’s with and makes personal connections that mean so much. She sent information all throughout the day and was so on top of everything-even with a big group. She is so attentive. Ask for her! And Marco was an amazing bus driver who got us back safely through the crazy streets of Florence! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Excellent trip to Cinque Terre! Amazing guide and driver, excellent experience.
Joel G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent experience and our guide, Elizabeth was amazing. Our driver Marco was also great and the ride to the coast was very smooth. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to the area.
Best tour to see the Coast-Ask for Nathan
jaloy,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Tour was very organized. There was a car accident which pushed things back, but all was re-organized so we could still do everything. Nathan is the best guide. He is very calm, informative and has a great sense of humor. He played a lot of funny videos to keep us entertained. He managed expectations and saved us from walking by recommending a mini train to Pisa instead of walking 20 minutes. He helped us on and off the trains to each destination. We felt very well informed. The optional lunch stop he recommended was so delicious and saved us time so we could go for a swim. Montessoro was our favorite because the beach and water are magnificent. Highly recommend Nathan and this tour! Can’t wait to go back!
Cinque Terre and Pisa
chetanl2025,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan Smith amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and made the trip fun with his add ons (SNL videos and the photo tips) were great.
Highly recommended!
NorthStar41019657907,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! So many beautiful sights to see. The ride was smooth and the tour went at a nice but chill pace. Our tour guide, Nathan, was great. Very nice and knowledgeable & a great sense of humor. As a professional photographer, he even went above and beyond to teach us a few tricks to make our holiday photos top notch. Gracie mille, Nathan!
Perfect to get a taste of these places....
Theresa C,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was a bit dubious to schedule this tour due to some negative reviews/complaing about this trip especially related to organization however, we really wanted to visit Cinque Terre and Pisa. Our tour guide was Elizabett who was EXTREMELY organized and friendly and Dragos our very professional bus driver. Both were wonderful and I recommend them. I am very glad we went on this tour as Cinque Terre was a highlight of our trip. This tour could be a bit complicated with a less capable tour guide and/or in the high season when it is extremely crowded and/or with clients who don't pay attention/adhere to the logistical aspects as it is a combination of bus and train travel. First is travel from Florence to Cinque Terre (~2 1/2 hrs) by bus then switch to train to visit Manarola (~ 3 stops on train) then Monterossa (3 more stops on train) then train back to bus and travel to Pisa (~1 1/2 hrs) and then bus to Florence (~1 1/2hrs). The entire trip was 12 hours in duration. We had a few hours at each of the three stops and this was sufficient in our view to get some good photos, walk around and relax a bit (so, a taste of each area, not a full blown do everything visit). Elizabett also gave us the option to preorder lunch from some set menus (or a la carte was available) at a specific restaurant in Montarossa to save time looking for a place to eat. We selected this option (2 people picking a la carte and 1 a set menu) and were satisfied with our choice (payment is at restaurant with cash or credit). Others in the group selected to go out on their own. In Pisa, Elizabett also gave the option for a shuttle transfer (5 euro cash per person) from the bus parking lot to the Pisa entrance. Most of our bus took this option, but there were a few walkers. We also thought there were enough toilet breaks. Elizabett pointed out that our Cinque Terre ticket allowed us free entrance to the toilets at the train station. Key to Elizabett's organization skill was the use of WhatsApp with all clients to supplement all of her verbal instructions. Our family really enjoyed our full day tour of Cinque Terre and Pisa with Elizabett and Dragos. The two towns we saw in Cinque Terre were breathtaking.
Pisa a day to remember.
225daniellel,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Elizabeth and Massimo for a memorable and delightful experience. The trip was not rushed, we got to go at our own pace and enjoy some free time as well.
Cinque Terre is a must...
Jodilynn G,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cinque Terre is a must see, also Leaning Tower of Pisa was definitely worth the visit . Our tour guide Queen Elizabeth was terrific never felt rushed at our stops and was full of interesting information, and she made sure we didn’t get lost at our stops giving detailed instructions where to meet. She also arranged a very nice lunch for those who wanted to eat. A great tour at a reasonable price.
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