Cinque Terre Experience From Florence
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Florence, Italy
- 13 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre on this full-day excursion from Florence. Travel the stress-free way, with all bus, train and ferry tickets taken care of. See the colourful coastal villages in a way that suits you–choose a solo trip to explore independently, opt for a tour to be joined by a guide, or add in a street food experience to sample the best local delicacies.
- Travel to the Cinque Terre without the hassle of arranging your itinerary
- Visit five beautiful villages, with transport between each
- Choose an experience that suits your budget and travelling style
- Swap Florence’s art scene for the scenic beauty of the Italian Riviera
What's Included
- Bus tour with a multilingual guide
- Wi-Fi on the bus
- Train tickets (not for Transfer Only Option)
- Ferry Boat tickets (not for Transfer Only Option)
- Free time at the seaside
- Visit of Cinque Terre Villages
- Street Food tasting (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)Stazione atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour at the Sightseeing Experience Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella Train Station ticket hall.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.6:50 am
Ticket Redemption Point
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance), Stazione atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Itinerary
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)
1
Cinque Terre
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Levanto (Pass By)
2
Manarola
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Riomaggiore
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vernazza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Monterosso al Mare
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside Train Station Santa Maria Novella
- No refunds are given in case of delay in the meeting at Florence and at meeting points along Cinque Terre tour
- Maximum punctuality is recommended at the meeting points during the tour, for the success of the tour, no waiting times in case of delays on the part of customers and no refunds will be granted
- The order and timing of Cinque Terre villages may change
- From November to March boat is not available.
- From November to March street food Option is not available
- Tour Departure 07:00 am until 28 February 2026 || 06:50 am from 1 March 2026
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kassie_S
We had an incredible guided tour of Cinque Terre—truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Laila, was outstanding. She was cheerful, knowledgeable, and did a fantastic job keeping the group together and on schedule throughout a full day with four stops. Her energy and insights made each location even more enjoyable and meaningful.
Our driver, Alessandro, was also very professional, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience.
The only feedback I would offer is for the company to improve the check-in location instructions. I noticed this mentioned in other reviews and completely agree—it’s an issue. Google Maps directs you across the street, which can be confusing. Clearer directions would make a big difference, such as specifying to go inside the station, enter the atrium, look for “Salone,” and then proceed through those doors to find the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center.
With more detailed instructions, the experience would be seamless from the very start. Overall, a fantastic tour that we would highly recommend!
Reviews
4.5
based on 242 reviews
Jane_H, Apr 2026
I think your experience depends on the guide. I read reviews where the folks loved their guide. Our guide was not very engaging or knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re sorry to read your feedback; however, it does not align with the high quality standards that our customers recognize and appreciate every day.
Lori_D, Apr 2026
Our guide Guliano & driver Armando were very professional and kind. They made the trip enjoyable.
I felt like the staff at the meeting place inside Santa Maria Novella train station could have been more organized and friendly to the customers.
It was a pleasant way to see the Cinque Terre in a day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Kassie_S, Mar 2026
We had an incredible guided tour of Cinque Terre—truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Laila, was outstanding. She was cheerful, knowledgeable, and did a fantastic job keeping the group together and on schedule throughout a full day with four stops. Her energy and insights made each location even more enjoyable and meaningful.
Our driver, Alessandro, was also very professional, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience.
The only feedback I would offer is for the company to improve the check-in location instructions. I noticed this mentioned in other reviews and completely agree—it’s an issue. Google Maps directs you across the street, which can be confusing. Clearer directions would make a big difference, such as specifying to go inside the station, enter the atrium, look for “Salone,” and then proceed through those doors to find the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center.
With more detailed instructions, the experience would be seamless from the very start. Overall, a fantastic tour that we would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate you choosing our service for your journey to Italy!
the meeting point is written in the webpage with all the details, plus the google maps location.
thanks for your feedback, your comment will be valuable in helping us enhance our service
LEO_P, Mar 2026
Charge more but better organize with some interaction with all of the group and a really nice seafood lunch. I had a miserable lunch at the place the guide recommended maybe because i did not understand what i was ordering, Worst meal in Italy
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re sorry to read your feedback; however, it does not align with the high quality standards that our customers recognize and appreciate every day
Krissy_T, Mar 2026
The check in process was awful, the tour left 15 minutes early and we almost missed the entire tour. The arrival time says 7:00am and when we checked in at 6:50 the group had already left to walk a half mile to the bus with the tour. Luckily we were able to sprint and catch up with the tour guide but the check in lady was not nice about it. The tour guide was absolutely fantastic and very good! We loved her and would recommend her and the tour, it’s just the check in time should say be there at an exact time if that’s what they want. That is definitely a misprint on part of the company and almost cost us the tour. The check in place is not easy to find either and we had to ask multiple people which caused us the get there later than we had planned even though we were 10 minutes early. The tour left 15 minutes before the stated time on the information sheet.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re sorry to read your feedback; however, it does not align with the high quality standards that our customers recognize and appreciate every day.
however, departure time is 6:50am as displayed on the website and it is recommended to get there 15 minutes before.
Katie_R, Mar 2026
Our guide was fantastic (Chiara). She was very helpful and went out of her way to help us. She was cognizant of the fact that one of our group members has had a knee replacement and needed some assistance. This tour was breathtakingly beautiful. We would never have been able to do it without our guide. Notably this tour involved a lot of walking and many locations did not have elevators for avoiding stairs. The ferry only runs in the warmer months.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Catherine_F, Mar 2026
It was fun, it met all of my expectations. Left on time and came back on time. Friendly guide tour. Gave me an overall history of every place we went. Clean bus. Safe transportation and driver.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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susan_s, Mar 2026
Great day out. Anna was a wonderful tour leader - very informative and looked after us well.
She seemed to know our individual needs
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Kimberly_L, Mar 2026
It was beautiful! Lots of steps and hills, pretty sure I’ll feel that tomorrow. But, would not have missed it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Ariana_M, Mar 2026
Did the transfer only option which was a great value. I can’t speak to the tour option but we were able to make our way between the towns easily with the help of Google
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Denise_H, Feb 2026
Cinque Terre is absolutely stunning and an Italian must see item — however, our tour guide was disappointing. He was quiet, reserved, and provided very little guidance throughout the day. While he safely transported us there and back, there was no real tour experience once we were in each village.
Traveling off-season was great for avoiding crowds, but about 90% of the shops, restaurants, and stores were closed. That’s important information that should have been shared at the time of booking so expectations were clear.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Louis_C, Jan 2026
There's alot of walking up/down stairs and along steep streets. Our tour guide Layla was fantastic in explaining different facets of our tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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daniel_b, Nov 2025
It was incredible. We have the opportunity to visit 4 towns in one day!
Cecilia; our guide was amazing.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Charnsilp_S, Nov 2025
Chiara is amazing guide tour .. very punctual … tour is all about spending your own time and relaxing… she mentioned some key points and the rest you explore on your own which I really like it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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Cheryl_R, Nov 2025
If you like exploring small towns and villages, this tour might be right for you. You can explore on your own or you can book with a tour. I enjoyed the village of Manarola and Monterossoo since I found it more scenic. Plan to spend more time in Monterosso since it’s one of the larger villages and more to do.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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David_B, Nov 2025
Overall favorable experience. The highlight was our tour guide Emma who did a fantastic job coordinating and articulating in 3 languages all that each village offered.
I recommend that you do this tour in the summer so you can enjoy it via boat. During winter months all access is gained by train to each village.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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nelson_s, Nov 2025
The experience was one of the best in my traveling life. I have been in many countries as a tourist and this has been one the best.
Thank you to Ana (guide) ; she was amazing and very knowledgeable and thank you to the driver (Adina) for the safe drive with all of us.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Denise_N, Nov 2025
This is needs to be on everyone list to do. It’s a long day with a lot of walking once you get there. Cinque Terra is a beautiful village on the Mediterranean Sea. Excellent food and shops. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Susan_B, Oct 2025
I travel with a group of four. We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very thorough and explained things as we went along. The tour was wonderful and just enough time. I would highly recommend it.
Tony_S, Oct 2025
Really nice to see all of the towns. Would be nice to only visit 3 and have more time at each.
Sort of a rushed itinerary.
Our friend almost got picked pocketed. There should be more security in the towns.
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Tom_A, Oct 2025
Very well planned - great logistics to be able to see everything- knowledge tour guide. Comfortable bus and great scenery.
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Alan_L, Oct 2025
We visited five villages and had enough time in each to get a feel for them. Our ferry ride was canceled due to weather so we used trains all around.
The guides were excellent and knowledgeable, which was so great.
If I’m being honest, there was some concern amongst many of the passengers with our bus driver.
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Thomas_V, Oct 2025
This one day excursion was the highlight of our first trip to Italy. The areas we visited by bus, train, and boat, are gorgeous, and our guide, Caterina, was awesome!! She made the 12 hour trip so much fun, and she knows the area like the back of her hand.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Ximena_L, Oct 2025
The directions for meeting point weren’t very clear. We almost missed the tour.
Overall very nice tour.
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John_F, Oct 2025
Lot of variety. Excellent tour guide. Well organized and executed. Everything on time. Good balance of free time and guided tour.
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MichaelH, Oct 2025
There was a lot of walking and climbing. It was beautiful and well worth the trip. I would highly recommend!
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June_A, Oct 2025
Our visit to Cinque Terre went very smoothly, and the villages and scenery were wonderful. Very much like the postcards. Not nearly as busy and commercialised as Amalfi, and the houses etc were more colourful. It was lovely to walk up to a couple of vantage points to enjoy the views.
Our guide, Luciano, could have given us more information about each village and tips on where to eat and toilets etc.
Also Sightseeing Experience asked us to be at the meeting point at 6.40am. They advertised that the office was open at 6.30am, so we arrived early to ensure we were on time, but the office didn't open on time.
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Shirley_S, Oct 2025
Amazing experience! The tour guide was very experienced and knowledgeable, the tour was well organised! Highly recommended!
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Wanda_B, Oct 2025
Dani was a fantastic tour leader on this day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre. Stopping in 4 villages, we had a wonderful day seeing the beautiful sites, eating the tasty food and drinks, time to swim in the sea and take in sun on the beach. The entire day was incredible and unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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Linda_L, Oct 2025
…… sure - it was more expensive than if we had made all our own plans and bookings - but it was such an effortless and lovely day. The guide gave us some history, showed us around the villages, and made sure we caught all the trains. It allowed us to spend as much time as possible looking around and enjoying the beauty of these seaside villages.
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