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
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
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
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
Portuguese Tour with lunch
All inclusive tour : 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
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
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
Classic Italian Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
Classic English 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
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
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
Classic French 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
Classic Spanish Tour
What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
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
Reviews
3,345 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fede was a great guide....
Alicia S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fede was a great guide. Would highly recommend. We had ample time at each stop. We had zero regrets doing this tour.
5 terre is not worth it
rosangela g,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00A lot of running for too long programming for a site that is not worth showing more of the same all the time.
Cinque Terre with Teens
Stacey I,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
3.00Overall the trip was well organized and the tour guides were knowledgeable and pleasant. Pros: beautiful scenery, good English translation, clear instructions on when/where to meet. This is definitely the trip for you if you want to see as much of Cinque Terre as possible in one day. Cons: We were not happy at the beginning of the day when we purchased coffee at a food truck next to the bus departure and were promptly told we couldn’t take coffee on the bus. There was no warning ahead of time and many members of our group were clearly purchasing coffee to take on the bus. It also wasn’t made clear ahead of time that there would be no opportunity to purchase breakfast on the way. You can buy food at the same food truck and take it on the bus (just not coffee). There was no bathroom on the bus, which was not well air conditioned. We were literally dripping with sweat on the way back and this was after a long day in the heat. Tips: -Here’s more detail about the itinerary: bus stops at Levanto, train from Levanto to Riomaggiore, train to Manarola, train to Monterosso, boat to Vernazza, train to Levanto. Pull up “Cinque Terre train” in Google to get an idea of how this itinerary looks on a map. -Packing in 4 towns on a super hot day felt like too much for my family of four (two teens). Once you have a sense of how to use the train you could hop on and off at your convenience. This is totally doable as long as you return to the bus on time. Then you could spend more time in the towns you enjoy more. Just check with your tour guide before you do so. -The switchbacks were pretty terrifying as you approach Levanto, the town where you’ll catch the train. The bus is double decker and it’s less scary (but hotter) on the lower level. -Use public bathrooms when they’re available. Otherwise you’ll be spending more time purchasing food/drinks just to use bathrooms. -You’ll have about 2 hours in Monterosso and definitely have time to swim at the public beach which I’d recommend during summer. It was SO hot and would have been nice to cool down.
Great tour
Pierre C,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Our guide, Roberto, was very good at providing all the information needed. I recommend this tour to Cinque Terre without trouble.
Small family with one...
Jennifer K,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Small family with one young child. We had a great time on this day trip to Cinque Terre. Our guide, Sebastian, helped us navigate through each of the towns on the trains and it was all clear. The explanation of the area, history, and interesting facts. We had fun at the beach in Monterosso. Would highly recommend this tour!
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