Cinque Terre Experience From Florence

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Cinque Terre

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

2. 2

   The Cinque Terre

   The Cinque Terre are a rugged stretch of coast of the eastern Ligurian Riviera (La Spezia Riviera) located in the territory of the province of La Spezia, between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero, in which there are five villages (three municipalities and two hamlets) or, as they used to say in ancient times, "lands", which listed from north to south are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore.

   5 hours•Admission free

3. 3

   The town of Levanto is of ancient foundation, nestled in a valley covered with olive trees, vines and pines and directly overlooking the sea.

   In case of Transfer Only option this is the drop off point, where you can start your tour by your own. The ridges of the valley end in the sea with the Mesco promontory and the tip of Levanto. Part of its territory also falls within the Cinque Terre National Park and the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

4. 4

   In Manarola, can relax by bathing in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, taste typical products in the local shops or wander around this small fishing village part of a territory declared a UNESCO heritage site

   1 hour•Admission free

5. 5

   Riomaggiore

   Riomaggiore, like the other Cinque Terre,

   Riomaggiore, like the other Cinque Terre, is squeezed between the Ligurian Sea and the steep mountain range that detaches itself from the Apennines at Mount Zatta and descends in a south-eastern direction, acting as a watershed between the Val di Vara and the coastal area. The historic center, whose original nucleus dates back to the 13th century, is located in the valley of the Rio Maggiore stream, the ancient Rivus Major from which the village takes its name

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Vernazza is the second of the towns that make up the Cinque Terre, in a bay between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore. It also includes the subsequent village of Corniglia, a fraction of it.

   1 hour•Admission free

7. 7

   Monterosso al Mare

   Monterosso al Mare is at the center of a small natural gulf, protected by a modest artificial reef, to the east of Punta Mesco on the La Spezia Riviera. It constitutes the westernmost part of the Cinque Terre.

   2 hours•Admission free

8. 8

   Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

Meeting point

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.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• 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
• 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
• From November 2, 2026, to March 18, 2027 Languages: English and Spanish (min. 2 people) / Portuguese (min. 4 people – Sunday)
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• 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. • No refunds are given in case of delay in the meeting at Florence • 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

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book