Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

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| Florence, Italy

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Most reviewers had excellent experiences, praising the beautiful scenery and efficient tours. Some mentioned crowded conditions and wished for more time in certain villages. A few had issues with a cancelled tour and poor customer service.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

12.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Street Food Lunch (if option selected)
Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
Local Transportation by Boat and Trains in Cinque Terre National Park (if option selected)
Expert Multilingual Tour Leader
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

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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
PLEASE NOTE: Starting from March 1st, 2026, lunch will be served as a light lunch, featuring local street food.

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...

Duration 12 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 50 people in the group

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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...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
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...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Manarola

Manarola is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Monterosso al Mare

The train ride to Monterosso will take about ten minutes. When you arrive, your guide will give plenty of recommendations for how you can spend your time in Monterosso. This historic fishing town is most famous for its wide, white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Spend some time exploring the...

Duration 2 Hours•
No Admission Ticket Required

Vernazza

From Monterosso, you will enjoy a 10 minutes boat ride to head to the nearby town of Vernazza.
The boat ride will take place only if weather/sea conditions will be considered safe by local organizers and will give you the opportunity to admire the fishing villages from another perspective! Admiring...

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Riomaggiore

Meet your tour leader at the train station to reach Riomaggiore, where you will be welcomed by more brightly colored homes stacked on striking cliffs. Enjoy about an hour of free time to explore the beachy alleyways, purchase any last-minute artisanal souvenirs, and admire the lovely views. When it is...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Stazione La Spezia Centrale

Your train back to La Spezia will take less than ten minutes. Follow your guide back to the bus, where you will depart for Florence.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Florence

Relax on the comfortable, air conditioned bus after your incredible day of exploration and beauty. You will arrive back in Florence in the early evening.