Cinque Terre National Park Day Trip from Florence with Optional Street Food Lunch
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
Choose from 14 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day bus tour from Florence lasts about 12 and a half hours and includes a multilingual tour leader. The journey begins at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. After boarding a coach with free Wi-Fi, the group travels roughly two hours to La Spezia, with commentary from the guide during the drive. Upon arrival in La Spezia, participants switch to a train for a short ride to Manarola, one of the Cinque Terre fishing villages. Visitors have about an hour of free time here to explore the town’s colorful houses, sea views, and vineyards. Next, a ten-minute train brings the group to Monterosso, where there is two hours of free time to see the town, enjoy the beaches, and optionally have street food lunch if selected. Weather permitting between April and October, a 10-minute boat ride connects Monterosso to Vernazza, offering views of the coastline from the water. In Vernazza, participants have about an hour for independent exploration of the harbor and streets. The tour then continues by train to Riomaggiore for another hour of free time among this village’s cliffs and beaches. The return trip involves a short train ride back to La Spezia, then a coach ride to Florence. The air-conditioned bus ride lasts about two hours, arriving in the early evening. The tour includes local transportation by boat and train within the park if the option is selected, otherwise participants handle these transfers independently. Food and drinks are included only if the street food lunch option is chosen. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. The itinerary may change due to rail or road disruptions, and the boat ride is replaced by train travel in bad weather.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coach ride to Cinque Terre
Meet the tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find a seat on the coach bus, relax, and prepare for the roughly two-hour drive to the nearby coastline. During the drive, the guide shares information about the villages and views along the way and is available to answer questions.
120 min
Arrival at La Spezia and train to Manarola
Arrive in La Spezia where the group is dropped off at the train station. The guide leads the group through the station to catch the first train to Manarola, a coastal village about ten minutes away.
30 min
Manarola free time
Spend approximately one hour exploring Manarola, known for its brightly painted houses and white wine. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea, the stacked homes, and nearby vineyards. The guide will suggest photo spots.
60 min
Train to Monterosso and free time
Take a ten-minute train ride to Monterosso. The guide offers recommendations for exploring this historic fishing village, famous for its white sand beaches and clear water. Guests have about two hours for sightseeing, beach time, and optional street food lunch.
120 min
Boat ride to Vernazza
Weather permitting, enjoy a 10-minute boat trip from Monterosso to Vernazza, providing views of the coastline and villages from the sea. This boat service operates from April 1 to October 31 and will be replaced by train travel if sea conditions are unsafe.
10 min
Vernazza free time
Spend about one hour in Vernazza, strolling along the harbor known as the 'Pearl of Cinque Terre.' Visitors can see local fishermen, emerald waters, colorful homes, and sample local foods. The guide is available for suggestions.
60 min
Train to Riomaggiore and free time
Meet at the train station for a short ride to Riomaggiore. Guests have about one hour to explore the colorful homes on cliffs and the seaside alleys, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy views of boats returning from fishing.
30 min
Train to La Spezia and coach return to Florence
Take a brief train ride back to La Spezia, then board the coach for the return trip to Florence. The bus ride lasts about two hours, with air conditioning for comfort, arriving in the early evening.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cinque Terre National Park Day Trip from Florence with Optional Street Food Lunch
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
Choose from 14 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day bus tour from Florence lasts about 12 and a half hours and includes a multilingual tour leader. The journey begins at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. After boarding a coach with free Wi-Fi, the group travels roughly two hours to La Spezia, with commentary from the guide during the drive. Upon arrival in La Spezia, participants switch to a train for a short ride to Manarola, one of the Cinque Terre fishing villages. Visitors have about an hour of free time here to explore the town’s colorful houses, sea views, and vineyards. Next, a ten-minute train brings the group to Monterosso, where there is two hours of free time to see the town, enjoy the beaches, and optionally have street food lunch if selected. Weather permitting between April and October, a 10-minute boat ride connects Monterosso to Vernazza, offering views of the coastline from the water. In Vernazza, participants have about an hour for independent exploration of the harbor and streets. The tour then continues by train to Riomaggiore for another hour of free time among this village’s cliffs and beaches. The return trip involves a short train ride back to La Spezia, then a coach ride to Florence. The air-conditioned bus ride lasts about two hours, arriving in the early evening. The tour includes local transportation by boat and train within the park if the option is selected, otherwise participants handle these transfers independently. Food and drinks are included only if the street food lunch option is chosen. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. The itinerary may change due to rail or road disruptions, and the boat ride is replaced by train travel in bad weather.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coach ride to Cinque Terre
Meet the tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find a seat on the coach bus, relax, and prepare for the roughly two-hour drive to the nearby coastline. During the drive, the guide shares information about the villages and views along the way and is available to answer questions.
120 min
Arrival at La Spezia and train to Manarola
Arrive in La Spezia where the group is dropped off at the train station. The guide leads the group through the station to catch the first train to Manarola, a coastal village about ten minutes away.
30 min
Manarola free time
Spend approximately one hour exploring Manarola, known for its brightly painted houses and white wine. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea, the stacked homes, and nearby vineyards. The guide will suggest photo spots.
60 min
Train to Monterosso and free time
Take a ten-minute train ride to Monterosso. The guide offers recommendations for exploring this historic fishing village, famous for its white sand beaches and clear water. Guests have about two hours for sightseeing, beach time, and optional street food lunch.
120 min
Boat ride to Vernazza
Weather permitting, enjoy a 10-minute boat trip from Monterosso to Vernazza, providing views of the coastline and villages from the sea. This boat service operates from April 1 to October 31 and will be replaced by train travel if sea conditions are unsafe.
10 min
Vernazza free time
Spend about one hour in Vernazza, strolling along the harbor known as the 'Pearl of Cinque Terre.' Visitors can see local fishermen, emerald waters, colorful homes, and sample local foods. The guide is available for suggestions.
60 min
Train to Riomaggiore and free time
Meet at the train station for a short ride to Riomaggiore. Guests have about one hour to explore the colorful homes on cliffs and the seaside alleys, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy views of boats returning from fishing.
30 min
Train to La Spezia and coach return to Florence
Take a brief train ride back to La Spezia, then board the coach for the return trip to Florence. The bus ride lasts about two hours, with air conditioning for comfort, arriving in the early evening.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.