Cinque Terre Day Trip by Train & Boat from Florence

Discover the colorful seaside villages of the Cinque Terre with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader and free time to explore independently. Wander cobbled streets, linger in village squares and seek out regional flavors such as pesto, focaccia and local wines.

Itinerary

1. Start at the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside the Salone Biglietti at Florence's Santa Maria Novella Station. The Transportation Only option departs at 06:50. The Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option departs at 07:00 through 28 February 2026 and at 06:50 from 1 March 2026.
2. Ride by bus to Levanto, a seaside town nestled in a valley of olive trees, vines and pines.
3. Explore Vernazza independently. With the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option, travel here by train and spend 1 hour exploring.
4. Discover Manarola at your own pace. With the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option, arrive by boat and enjoy 2 hours to wander the fishing village, browse local products or swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
5. Explore Riomaggiore independently. With the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option, travel here by train and spend 1 hour 20 minutes at the Castle of Riomaggiore.
6. Explore Monterosso al Mare, set beside a small natural gulf, at your own pace. With the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option, travel here by train.
7. Return to Levanto. With the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option, make this journey by train; the Transportation Only option lists free time here.
8. Ride by bus back to Florence, returning to the Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center at Santa Maria Novella Station at 20:00.

What's Included

• Round-trip bus transfers from Florence
• English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader
• Wi-Fi on the bus
• Train and sightseeing boat tickets with the Excursion with Tour Leader and Free Time option

Important details

• Children aged 0–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 0–3 join free; child tickets cover ages 4–12, and adult rates apply from age 13.
• Train and boat tickets are not included in the Transportation Only option; you'll need to purchase these separately for travel between villages.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• For the tour leader excursion, adverse weather means the boat service is replaced with train travel. The order of visits may change.
• Arrive 20 minutes before departure and return punctually to meeting points throughout the excursion. The group will not wait for late arrivals, and missed departures are not refunded.