Full-Day Small-Group Cinque Terre Tour from Florence
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
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Discover one of Italy's most enchanting landscapes with our tour to Cinque Terre: five villages, hanging between the sky and the sea, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Located among a dramatic coastal scenery, the Cinque Terre are an enchanting postcard of pastel colored houses, narrow cobble alleyways, tiny harbors and terraces covered with vineyards, olive and lemon trees.
Early in the morning, depart from Florence by bus to reach Manarola, our first stop. Then move to Vernazza, Monterosso and Riomaggiore by local trains and boat.
Get ready to experience an unforgettable day discovering an authentic earthly paradise.
Tour size is limited to a maximum of 25 people for a more in depth and intimate touring experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Giving the particular nature of the area, the standard itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, strikes, etc.
The public boat service, along the Cinque Terre, runs from April to the 3rd week of October, subject to weather conditions
When boats are not operative, connection between villages will be by train
Due to the high volume of visitors and the nature of the area, during the high season the villages and the local train/boat, could be very crowded
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional expert English-speaking tour leader throught the day
Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
Lunch, if option selected
Train tickets to move through the villages
Boat Ride along the gorgeous coastline (if weather, docking and sea conditions permit)
What To Expect
Florence
Meet your fellow travelers and your tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo and find a comfortable spot on your bus. The journey by bus to Cinque Terre National Park takes approximately 2 hours
Manarola
Located atop a steep rock 70 metres above sea level, Manarola is a lovely and romantic town painted in merry colors. The town itself is lively, with a small but bustling piazza and an active fishing trade. It's not uncommon to see boats pulled up into the narrow streets or even in the piazza every time the sea is rough. There is no sand beach in Manarola, but there are some of the best deep-water natural pools around. Please consider a 20 minutes train ride from Manarola to Vernazza.
Options
Tour in English with Lunch
Tour in English with lunch: Choose this option to enrich your experience with a 3-course lunch served in a typical restaurant in Monterosso
Tour in English
Join a semi private tour to Cinque Terre limited to 21 participants, including an English speaking tour leader
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely (little rainy) Day!
puddies2015,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of 8 enjoyed the small group experience immensely, Our Tour Leader Filippa & Driver Nicola were delightful to spend our day with. We left exactly on time, felt safe on the drive, enjoyed Filippa's humorous stories on the ride. She also shared great information as we traveled and communicated village hi-lites and recommendations. She did a great job keeping our group on schedule the whole day and volunteered assistance helping us arrange transportation back to our apartment after the tour as well as tips on transportation to the train station the next day (she really did go out of her way). Only suggestion would be for her to be equipped with headset communication devices so that members of the group could hear more clearly as we walked. Tour itself was well paced and we felt we had plenty of freedom and time to explore. Would definitely recommend.
We booked a small group...
Connie Y,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked a small group tour but less than 24 hours before the trip our tour was canceled. We were offered the same tour but Iwith a group of 60 people on a full sized bus. We were disappointed that the small group tour was canceled but the large group tour worked well. Our tour guides John & (can't remember her name) were great & kept us informed throughout the day. We moved seamlessly throughout the visit train & ferry. It was a wonderful day.
I recommend you book this tour.
N6211TIgeorgel,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cinque Terre is serene and picturesque. The villages are small and you are given enough time to explore them. Shout out to Giulia for providing an awesome tour.
Best way to explore Cinque Terre!
639austinh,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to spend the day in Cinque Terre! The small group was perfect! Nicoli was fantastic with his driving and pick up services. Guilia our guide was more than amazing! She was so informative, caring, friendly, and the perfect pairing for our day exploring Cinque Terre. Guilia and Nicoli went above and beyond for a fantastic experience. Our favorite part was exploring 4 different villages. Easy trip from Florence.
Outing to the fifth unforgettable land big thanks to Emma and her team
pascallL9773UV,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice excursion to the Cinque Terre with very pleasant guides: Emma and Ryan Carlo and a great driver.... They are attentive and have made us discover this beautiful place of the five lands. Big thank you to you for a great day. Bravo 👏
Great tour guide and driver
chrisrC9260WL,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John the guide was exceptional. Giovanni the driver was wonderful. Very clear in directing the group…giving great advice and making sure the group was gathered before starting our next adventure.
Simply amazing views & so easy to get from one superlative town to the next.
Jim B,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John. provided a superior service. Highly recommended! The bus was expertly driven. John made sure everyone was catered for with concise informative instructions and advice.
Cool trip, nice gide!
cojocarucociangaf,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really like how they organized the trip. Our tour gide,Gabriele, was very kind and very responsable and we liked that, we feld safe. I absolutly recomand!
Honeymoon Heaven
andybG2963UB,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most precious days of our honeymoon- even the weather was better than the morning forecast. Our waiter at Arzena provided the best service we received anywhere in Italy. Even bigger thanks to Jacobo and Cosimo, our expert tour guide and chauffeur duo. Truly wonderful!
Amazing Cinque Terre
Rhaiza O,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first visit to Cinque Terre was truly unforgettable. Traveling as a group of six, we explored each picturesque village by train, guided seamlessly by John. His warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail—especially with coordinating transportation—made the day effortless and enjoyable. We departed right on schedule and, after a spectacular day of discovery, John ensured we were safely dropped off at our hotel. It was an incredible experience we’ll always remember.
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