Cinque Terre Full Day Trip from Florence

Florence, Italy

13 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the bustle of the city and discover the dramatic coastline of Cinque Terre on this full‑day tour from Florence. Travel by coach, then train or boat to explore colourful cliff‑side villages like Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Vernazza. Enjoy free time to stroll harbour streets, swim in turquoise waters, and soak up UNESCO‑listed beauty—all without the hassle of public‑transport logistics

Visit 4 coastal villages in one trip from the city
Swim, sightsee, or relax by the sea at your own pace
Benefit from a one-day getaway from Florence with sea, sun & scenery
Unwind with all transport included so you don't need to plan it

What's Included

Expert multilingual tour leader
Free time in Manarola , Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Vernazza
Free time to take a swim in the sea
Ferry boat and train tickets (only train in winter season)
Travel by GT coach or minivan from Florence to Cinque Terre
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Typical Ligurian Lunch in a traditional seaside restaurant in Monterosso **From November 1st to March 31st the boat service is not available so the itinerary will be guaranteed with train**

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazzale Montelungo, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
You will find us in fuchsia shirts. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Manarola

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vernazza

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Monterosso al Mare

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Riomaggiore

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Florence

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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 between Monterosso and Riomaggiore will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Important Notice for Last-Minute Bookings: Please be advised that reservations made less than 12 hours prior to tour departure cannot be guaranteed. To ensure you receive all necessary communications and updates regarding your tour, it is crucial that you provide an email address and an active phone number that you check regularly at the time of booking. We use these details to send important updates and notifications about your tour, and failure to check your email or answer your phone may result in missing critical information about your tour. In any case, whether your booking is made less or more than 12 hours before the departure, you will receive our notification or call within an hour after the reservation.
Please be advised that it's not a private tour but it's a group tour, and the mode of transportation is selected based on the number of participants. We prioritize our guests' comfort and aim to ensure that everyone has a great time. Our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning to ensure a comfortable ride, regardless of the weather.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

based on 6 reviews

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Cinque Terre in a day

Beth_G, Jul 2026

Great way to see 4/5 villages in Cinque Terre in one day. We did the lunch excluded version. We went to Montorosso first and the only thing I would change is to allow more time in this village because of the beach. You can pay for chairs and towels at the beach (I think it was about 50 euros for 2 chairs and an umbrella and 4 euros per towel). We only had about 30 minutes to spend at the beach before we moved on to the next village. We could easily have spent another hour at the beach and an hour exploring the village. Our guide was knowledgeable and communicated well with the group on meeting times and places.

Despite some bad weather...

JoAnn_C, Oct 2025

Despite some bad weather we were happy to get to visit the towns of Cinque Terre. The organization of this trip left some things to be desired. There were hundreds of people at the meeting point early in the morning with no ability to determine where to check in. It was also not the same local company disclosed in our confirmation which made it confusing. We were equally surprised to learn that there were over 60 people in our group when the Viator information said no more than 27. Also, there were English, Spanish, French and Portuguese people in our group and only 1 guide so made it more complicated. John, our guide was great and spoke all 4 languages but we really were not provided with any background or information on the area or the history and would have needed to be done in 4 languages. It was a very expensive day for basically just transportation to and from Florence.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Guest, We’re sorry to hear the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations. While the trip was operated as planned, we understand how the large group size and multi-language format may have affected your experience. We always aim to make our tours comfortable, informative, and well organized, and we’ll share your feedback with our team to improve coordination at the meeting point and enhance communication throughout the day. We’re glad you still enjoyed visiting the beautiful towns of Cinque Terre, and we hope to welcome you again on a smaller or fully guided experience in the future.

A wonderful day trip- worth the time & money

lhs2865, Sep 2025

Beautiful, breathtaking views. Loved the boat ride between towns. Very fresh and yummy seafood. Our driver, Mario, was skilled and kept us safe on the narrow roads. Our tour leader, Gabriele, kept us organized, on time and provided valuable info on each town. He sent emails and text messages with reminders of where and when to meet.

Too Crowded

Penny_B, May 2025

Our tour guide was fabulous! However the time we went all the islands were extremely overcrowded and you really didn’t feel like you had enough time in each town to do anything except get back to the meeting spot. The bus ride took about two hours to get to the national park and the train rides between each town was jam packed. Over all great run tour, we must have just hit it at the wrong time.