Small-Group tour max. 25 people: safe, intimate & comfortable experience
See the breathtaking views of Cinque Terre, UNESCO World Heritage site
Guided visit of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare
Admire medieval fishermen villages surrounded by terraced vineyards
Experience a local train/boat to move through the villages
Enjoy free time to shop, dine and relax on the beach in Monterosso
Get enchanted by the scenic views of the Italian Riviera
Tour is in English only: no confusion with multiple languages
Explore breathtaking Cinque Terre, a UNESCO Heritage site. Five miles of spectacular rocky coast, vineyards, medieval fishing villages built on cliffs. Now add the incredible colors of the sea and sky and you may understand why this is a much-desired destination!
Your small-group tour to Cinque Terre from Florence starts meeting the other participants. During the 2,5 hours drive, from the highway admire the white Alpi Apuane, famous for the marble that gave life to masterpieces of Italian world-renowned architecture and sculptures.
Take the local train/boat with an experienced tour guide and visit Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare!
As soon as you get to Cinque Terre, your perfect picture of these incredible lands turns into reality! The blue of the sky and sea blend all in one, vines fill up steep slopes, proof of a constant human work that has never given up to the difficult nature of the territory.
Learn the secrets and stories from your knowledgeable tour guide about this particular and complex area. Take the local train and boat to see Manarola (the ‘quietest’ of the five towns) and Vernazza (the most picturesque).
Once in Monterosso al Mare, it’s time to relax! After an introduction to the area, enjoy the free time on your own: wander the village and have lunch (not included), admire the ancient churches, buy souvenirs, have a gelato, or just relax on the beach and take a dip in crystalline waters.
At the end of the day enjoy a comfortable ride back to the meeting point in Florence.
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Included:
Not Included:
Prices below are per person and vary depending on the age of participants and the option chosen:
Transportation only (no guided tour, no local train/boat tickets)
Transportation + guided tour + local train/boat tickets
Infants and toddlers younger than 8 years old are not allowed on this tour.
Please contact us for alternative options.
Group size: tour runs with a min. of 6 and a max. 25 participants. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you in advance.
If our alternatives don’t fit your schedule, you’ll be fully refunded and have plenty of time to find suitable options.
Super friendly cancellation policy: free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Age: infants and younger than 8 are not allowed on this tour. Please contact us for alternative options.
Group tour: this is a shared tour and you will be expected to maintain the regular pace of the group. If you have limited mobility, please consider our private version of the Cinque Terre tour for your best enjoyment.
Activity level: given the logistic, the hilly nature and uneven ground of this location, you must be of a good fitness and health level to join. The tour is not accessible for people with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users.
Driving time: Florence to Cinque Terre approx. 2.5 hour (approx. 5 hours roundtrip).
Sightseeing time: approx. 5/6 hours
Boat service: usually runs from April to October, subject to weather/sea conditions. When boats are not operative, connection between villages is by train only.
Itinerary: due to the particular nature of the area, the standard itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, strikes, local train/boat schedule, etc.
Crowds: due to the high volume of visitors, the villages and the local train/boat could be very crowded.
Weather: tour runs rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Return place/time: the tour ends at the same place of departure, normally around 7:00pm. The exact return time depends on traffic, so in case you need to reserve other activities (train tickets, dinners, etc) allow plenty of time.
Language: tour is in English only, no confusion with multiple languages.
Travel Safe & Book With Confidence: this tour is covered by our special Book with confidence and travel safe policy
Anti-Covid rules: learn about the requirements to travel in Italy through the official site of the Italian Ministry of Health
Check-in time: 7:45am
Meeting point:
PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO (Montelungo Square/bus terminal) – at the bottom of the highest red-brick building, in front of the parking lot.
It takes approx. 8 minutes by walk from the Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station.
If you are not familiar with the area, please allow plenty of time.
Please note: the meeting point is just a bus terminal with no facilities, so if you want a coffee, use the restroom, do it in advance.
How to get there:
Click the link below for detailed info
https://prestigerent.com/mp
How to recognize your tour:
At the time of check-in, your guide will be holding a sign with CINQUE TERRE on it.
If you arrive in advance (good idea!) and you cannot recognize your guide, do not panic: your guide will be there at 7:45am.
Return time:
The tour ends at the same place of departure, normally around 7:00pm. The exact return time depends on traffic, so in case you need to book other activities we highly recommend to allow plenty of time.
IMPORTANT:
We cannot hold the tour for late arrivals because it would be disrespectful to the other guests. If you need further info, contact us in advance and not at the last minute.
If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point for any reason, refunds will not be issued. Arriving at the right check-in time is the best way to enjoy the experience from the very beginning.
The schedule is to give an idea about driving time, it may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions, etc.
Will I visit all of the 5 villages of Cinque Terre?
No, and for a good reason. After years of ‘experimenting’, we found the perfect solution to maximize your time and enjoy this beautiful area with maximum comfort: concentrate the visit on 3 out of the 5 villages (Manarola, Vernazza & Monterosso).
How do we move through the villages?
You will reach the area by bus and once there, you will use the local train and/or boat service.
Normally, we take the boat between Vernazza and Monterosso. In case the boat service is not running due to weather conditions, the ride will be by local train. At the end of the day, you will come back to Florence by bus.
Will the guide be with us all day?
Your guide will be with you all day, except for the free time in Monterosso where each party will spend time according to preferences (restaurant, shopping, beach, etc.).
Unlike most of the tours inclusive of an escort service that just coordinates the logistic of the day and lets you visit on your own, our guide will be with you during all the rides and the visits to the villages.
Do I need particular physical conditions to join the tour?
This is not a hiking tour, so you don’t need particular hiking skills to join. However, due to the morphologic nature of the area and logistics of the tour, the experience is not suitable for people with walking difficulties, wheelchair users, etc.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable walking shoes and something waterproof in case of rain are highly recommended.
Don’t forget the high temperature in summer. It can be very hot, so consider sunglasses, sunblock, water and swimsuit and towel if you want to swim in the Ligurian sea.
Can I join the tour with an infant/child younger than 8?
Unfortunately, no. We love infants/children however, we decided to limit the minimum age of the participants to 8 years old.
As an alternative, please have a look at our private version of the Cinque Terre tour.
Can we remain in Cinque Terre at the end of the tour?
Yes, you can! And if you are traveling with luggage, you can collect them from the driver at the end of the day or bring them with you in the morning, whatever works best for you. In any case, you must tell us at the time of booking.
You may find additional info on our FAQs page, in the Small-Group Tours section.
You can change your service date for free, as much as you want.
If you don’t know when you’ll be able to travel, you can convert your existing payments to credit, and use it whenever you want.
You can transfer your credit to a friend or family member, at no extra cost.
– Up to 24 hours in advance for Small Group Tours.
– Up to 72 hours in advance for for Private Tours & Transfers.
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