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The 15 Best Cinque Terre Day Trips

27 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Five villages on a cliff with one railway line and a coastal path that closes after rain. The 15 below compare the train days, the boat approaches and the walking routes, with prices and how much of each is spent in transit.

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Manarola begins the Cinque Terre story
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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

1.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Leave Florence early for a full day in Cinque Terre, with round-trip coach transport, village visits, and a weather-dependent boat ride. Choose a guided hike from Manarola to Corniglia and Vernazza, or use trains between villages. Some departures combine three villages with Pisa. Guides may include Claudia, Chris, JoJo, or Alessandro.

“We book a transport only tour but Joana the bus tour guide ensure everyone is safe and she provided information on every site and she’s very knowledgeable of the history of Cinque Terrre. She’s like a mother to everyone, she’s very protective.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike - From Florence to La Spezia
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike

2.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,178 reviews · from $152

Spend 13 hours exploring Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore with Walkabout Tours. Your English-speaking guide handles the trains and timing, while you choose between a 3.2-kilometer hike from Corniglia to Vernazza or a train ride. From April to October, weather permitting, a boat adds the best coastal view.

“Awesome trip, well organized. The tour guides, Alejjandro, Noemi and Irene are young and very knowledgeable. Walkabout Tours are very professional. warm and friendly. We had a memorable day tour to Cinque Terre.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food - La Spezia and the first local train
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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

3.Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,593 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore with a multilingual tour leader. You will ride local trains, possibly take a seasonal boat, and have free time in each village. The optional lunch becomes a light local street-food meal from March 1, 2026.

“Great sampling of cinque de terre! We would love to go back and spend more time in the cities! Nice bus ride to and from. We loved the walking part of the tour along side the coast.”

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La Spezia: Cinque Terre Tour by Boat - The first choice: Riomaggiore or Portovenere
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La Spezia: Cinque Terre Tour by Boat

4.La Spezia: Cinque Terre Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,611 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Spend eight hours aboard the Lord Byron ferry from La Spezia, with commentary in English, French, and Italian. Depending on the day, visit Riomaggiore or Portovenere, then Monterosso and Vernazza. You get free time in each port for food, shopping, sightseeing, or a swim. The boat has shaded seating, indoor space, toilets, and a small bar.

“It was wonderful from start to finish. The crew was FANTASTIC!!!”

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From Florence: Seaside Beauty Day Trip to Cinque Terre - Vernazza and its protected harbor
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From Florence: Seaside Beauty Day Trip to Cinque Terre

5.Seaside Beauty Day Trip to Cinque Terre

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,577 reviews · from $130

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned coach, local train, and boat. You’ll visit Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore with a guide such as Alex, Federica, or John, then enjoy free time for swimming, food, and exploring. The 12-hour day is well organized but fast paced.

“An amazing experience, the tour guide was absolutely brilliant and the service overall was faultless. Had a great day visiting these gems of the Tuscan coastline and the weather was perfect as well! Highly recommended - great food, met some lovely people and the scenery was spectacular.”

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private - Riomaggiore: your first taste of Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private

6.Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,406 reviews · from $285

Travel from Florence in a Mercedes minivan with up to eight people, visiting Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza by road, boat, and train. You’ll have free time for views, food, shopping, and perhaps a swim, then stop at Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli. Guides such as Sara, Alberto, Diana, and Claudius provide practical help and commentary.

“The drive out was very calm and our guide was very friendly and informative. She was on time for each of the pickup spots. Family very much enjoyed her company and time together.”

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From Florence: Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip - Meeting the coach at Piazzale Montelungo
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From Florence: Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip

7.Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,377 reviews · from $112

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa by air-conditioned coach and public train. You’ll explore Manarola and Monterosso at your own pace, with an optional 45-minute walk through vineyards and olive groves. Guides such as Dani, Nathan, Lorenzo, and Onilla are known for clear instructions, humor, and useful local tips.

“Awesome way to see a lot in one day. I wouldn’t do the restaurant lunch… there’s plenty of restaurants to be found independently. All in all a lovely day”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food - The coach ride from Florence to Levanto
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

8.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,315 reviews · 13 hours · from $53Best value

Travel from Florence to four Cinque Terre villages by coach, train, and seasonal ferry. Guides such as Emma, Laila, Marco, and Hilary help you manage the tight connections, while free time lets you explore independently. Choose transport only, or add trains, boat travel, and a small focaccia and gelato tasting.

“More time in Riomaggiore because in Monterosso if u don’t go to beach not much to do but then our guide told us that if we went on the left there was more to see. He should have told us before not after.”

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Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence - Vernazza: the most rewarding stop for a walk
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Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence

9.Cinque Terre Small Group or Private Day Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,248 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $276

Leave Florence at 7:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned minivan for a full day in Cinque Terre. With up to eight people, an English-speaking driver-guide, coastal train tickets, and a seasonal shared boat, you’ll see Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso with free time for lunch and exploring.

“Tour was exactly as advertised - no surprises. The guide was professional, personable, and helpful. Everything went very smoothly. We enjoyed our day in this beautiful area. Very relaxing - much easier than when we did it on our own a few years ago! Highly recommend!!”

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Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence - Manarola gives you the classic Cinque Terre view
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Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

10.Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Leave Florence at 7:00 a.m. for a full-day visit to Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. A tour escort such as Marta, Sandro, or Federico helps with trains, timing, and local tips. Select options may include train tickets, a coastal boat ride, lunch, and drinks.

“This a 12 hour day but it is worth it! Sandro was our guide for the day and he was the best! Sandro knew all the shortcuts so that we got to spend the maximum time in each location and explaining along the way the history of Cinque Terre. This has been one of our highlights on this trip and a big reason was our guide Sandro!”

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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train - Riomaggiore, where the cliffs meet the sea
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

11.From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 959 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Travel by train from La Spezia to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader. You get free time in each village, a Cinque Terre train pass, and advice on food, beaches, and photo spots. Guides such as Lara, Katerina, and Linda help keep the group moving on this scenic but demanding seven-hour day.

“It was great and even though it rained in the afternoon it was a great experience and Thankyou to Linda whom guided us. She is an asset to your team”

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From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip - The early ride from Florence to the coast
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From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip

12.Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, and Pisa with an English-speaking guide. You’ll ride a coach and several local trains, enjoy free time for food and photos, and see the Leaning Tower before returning. Guides such as Elizabeth, Ornella, Nathan, and Sara are praised for clear directions and steady organization.

“This tour is incredible and the tour guide is excellent. The Pisa tower was great to see and the driver is a professional.”

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Milan: Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise - The early start from Milan
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Milan: Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise

13.Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $157

Travel from Milan to Cinque Terre with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then see the coast by boat and train. You get free time in Manarola and Monterosso, with guides such as Monica, Angelo, Rosella, and Tatiana praised for keeping large groups on track. Expect a 13-hour day and plenty of walking.

“What an amazing trip! The bus was cool and comfortable. Our guide was so knowledgeable and helpful, and she really went out of her way to make sure everyone was happy and knew where to meet during free time. She offered great suggestions for restaurants and things to do, and even gave suggestions for things to do once we returned to Milano. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Well worth the cost for sure.”

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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour with Limoncino - Starting at La Spezia cruise terminal
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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour with Limoncino

14.From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour with Limoncino

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Travel from La Spezia to three Cinque Terre villages by train with a multilingual guide. Walk through La Spezia’s center, explore Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore at your own pace, and taste regional limoncino in a traditional shop. Guides such as Romina, Martina, Lisa, and Matteo are known for clear directions and useful local tips.

“The 3 towns are beautiful, and our family had a wonderful time. Our guide Lisa was very nice and informative. The food, beaches, and little shops were wonderful. Only warning would be that the trains were busy and there was a lot of walking. Well worth the trip and I recommend it for a day trip out of La Spezia.”

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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour - Portovenere and the church above the sea
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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour

15.From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · from $135

Cruise from La Spezia past Portovenere, San Pietro church, hidden coves, all five Cinque Terre villages, and the Via dell’Amore. Your English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide explains the coast, then gives you time in Monterosso for a walk, gelato, or swim. Guides may include Federico, Francesco, Amos, or Fred.

“Andrea really amazing and he is made to do this job!!!”

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