Scent of the Sea: Cinque Terre Park Full Day Trip from Florence
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
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Spend an unforgettable day discovering the breathtaking Cinque Terre National Park on this must-do tour from Florence, with transport between villages included (if option selected). Explore the picturesque fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area by coach, boat and train with a Tour Leader, and fall in love with the distinctive atmosphere and architecture of each town. From Riomaggiore’s cobbled streets to Monterosso’s stunning beaches, the Cinque Terre is a scenic treasure and this tour offers a picture-perfect snapshot of old-world Italy.
An unmissable excursion where pastel colored houses, blue cobalt sea, and panoramic views are your travel companions.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Levanto. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Florence.
Kindly note that the Cinque Terre Semi Independent option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia or Levanto, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale or Levanto in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
Please note that the given order of the visits may change in case of exceptional events as train strikes or road closures and disruptions
HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Sunday - min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Monday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax
PLEASE NOTE: Starting from March 1st, 2026, lunch will be served as a light lunch, featuring local street food.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert Multilingual Tour Leader
Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
PLEASE NOTE: Starting from March 1st, 2026, lunch will be served as a light lunch, featuring local street food.
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre (not included in the semi independent option)
Typical Local Lunch with traditional recipes (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip, while in the village you will have free time
Food and drinks, unless option is selected
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre in case you select the semi independent option
Corniglia's Village is not Included in the Itinerary
What To Expect
Florence
Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre... Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!
Options
Classic Italian Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
Portuguese Tour with lunch
All inclusive tour : Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
French Tour with Lunch
All inclusive tour in French: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
English Tour -Semi Independent
What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
Spanish Tour with Lunch
All inclusive tour in Spanish: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
Portuguese - Semi Independent
What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
Classic Portuguese Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
French Tour -Semi Independent
What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
Spanish Tour -Semi Independent
What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
English Tour with Lunch
All inclusive tour in English: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
Classic English Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
Italian Tour with Lunch
All inclusive tour in italian: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
Classic French Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
Classic Spanish Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
Italian Tour -Semi Independent
What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
Reviews
3,481 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gabrielle, Gulia, and...
Mary A,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Gabrielle, Gulia, and Mario were great! I learned a lot and got to enjoy delicious food and see amazing views thanks to their recommendations!
Great day exploring
Kristi M,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great all day experience exploring 4 villages of Cinque Terre. Lots of walking and each village was very beautiful. Took the train between villages. Fredericko our tour guide was great!
Mostly self-guided. Good if you pay attention to meeting points, time, and where to go.
Sherry D,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour could’ve been more organized and our guide would’ve walked us around more. At each train stop, he would tell us where to go and what time to meet but pretty much, it’s self guided. Other tour guides from other companies walked their guests to the various view points. Meeting up at the train stations are chaotic esp when they’re not hoping up a flag. Also, if you’re not in the same car as your group or guide, you have to pay attn to which stop you have to get off. In all this, only 1 person got off at a wrong stop all day. Amazing.
Wonderful Cinque Terre.
Jorge M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! Cinque Terre is so beautiful and is worth to travel there. Federica, the tour guide, was extremely good, friendly and knowledgeable she gave us a lot of information of the towns we visited. For all her work she deserves a special thanks! We really enjoyed the tour and we had a lot of fun ! Highly recommended!
Our guide John was great....
Patty G,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide John was great. He was informative and made sure all of us were accounted for and taken care of through multiple transfers throughout the day. Our bus was older (?) so the A/C vents didn’t work, the double decker meant we felt every whip and turn, and then it finally broke down at the end. But John stayed calm and got us another ride back to the meeting point.
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