Semi-Private Cinque Terre Day Trip with Boat Ride from Florence

Experience the magic of Cinque Terre with transport, hiking, and boat adventure included

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· 12.00h · Florence, Italy

Semi-Private Cinque Terre Day Trip with Boat Ride from Florence

If you’re looking for a VIP Cinque Terre experience, this is the one! Travel from Florence in style with private transportation and a small group. Explore the five colorful villages, enjoy light hiking through cliffside vineyards, and cruise the Riviera by boat (weather permitting). This is the perfect way to discover Italy’s stunning Ligurian coast!

What You Get With This Tour

Passionate English-speaking guide
Round-trip transportation
Train tickets to travel between Cinque Terre villages
Boat ride
Group size of 8
Hotel pick up and drop off
Guide gratuities
Lunch

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide at Piazza Mentana
As the city wakes at 8 am, your guide awaits in a charming square near Florence’s Arno River, with the iconic Ponte Vecchio in sight.
2

Roundtrip
From the comfort of a minivan, relax and soak up views of dreamy vineyards, lush countryside, and fascinating marble quarries.
3

Manarola
Wander through the narrow, winding, and hilly streets of Manarola, lined with pastel houses and leading to jaw-dropping viewpoints.
4

Via dell'Amore
Choose to hike the beautiful "Lovers' Lane," a scenic cliffside path above the shimmering Ligurian Sea, linking Manarola with Riomaggiore.
5

Free time for lunch in Vernazza
After working up an appetite, indulge in a Ligurian lunch featuring fresh seafood, pesto, and, of course, a glass of local wine.
6

Boat ride
Travel on the old cliffside train line that connects the villages, and take a short boat cruise for a different perspective
7

Corniglia
While cruising on a small boat, admire this terraced and vineyard-surrounded village, perched high above the Ligurian sea.
8

Your tour will end at the meeting point
Twelve hours later and having experienced the Cinque Terre on foot, by boat, and alongside a guide, you’ll return to central Florence.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Dress Code: Comfortable and appropriate clothing is recommended for walking and hiking, with a light jacket suggested for cooler months.
Weather Advisory: The boat ride is strictly subject to favorable weather and sea conditions and will be replaced with alternative transport if conditions are poor.
Accessibility: Due to the light hiking requirement and the narrow, winding, and hilly streets of the villages, this tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with mobility issues.
Please Note: Your trip leader will ensure smooth travel and offer recommendations during your free time; they are knowledgeable about the area but are not a dedicated tour guide.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.

Your 12-hour full day tour includes:

English-speaking trip leader/driver
Round-trip transportation from Florence by comfortable A/C Minivan
Train tickets to travel between Cinque Terre villages
Light hiking through cliffside vineyards
Boat ride along the coast (weather and sea conditions permitting)
Maximum group size of 8

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes suitable for hiking and uneven terrain
Swimsuit and towel (for swimming/beach time)
Government-issued (required for train travel)
Water bottle
Camera
Light jacket (recommended in cooler months)

Customer Reviews

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Linda Pry, 19 October 2025

Katherine Borg, 10 October 2025

Eileen Skinner, 24 September 2025

Cinque Terre Charm!

Mary Wysocki, 21 June 2025

What a wonderful day spent with Ramona as we visited several of the quaint towns that make up Cinque Terre. Ramona was a fantastic guide…kept us informed and entertained as we drove to and from Florence. She gave excellent advice and recommendations on how to spend our time. It was fun to take a swim in the sea before heading back to Florence. Highly recommend this day trip.

Cinque Terre Day Trip

Mona Lee, 20 June 2025

Our tour guide (Giacomo) was great. We visited 3 of the 5 towns, and had time to explore on our own as well. If you've never visited Cinque Terre, this is a great introduction to the area. Our favorite was Corniglia, which was less crowded and touristy than the others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

We recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, and comfortable shoes. You'll also have some time to swim from the beach if you'd like to, so come prepared! A light jacket is also recommended in cooler months.

Will we have a tour guide the whole day?

You'll be accompanied by a trip leader throughout the day who will ensure you arrive and depart at the right stops. They'll also have lots of recommendations of places to explore during your free time. While they are not a dedicated tour guide, they are knowledgeable about the area and will help ensure a smooth day trip through Cinque Terre.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

This tour does require a fair amount of walking and also some light hiking. Please also bear in mind that these villages are very old, with some steep inclines and uneven streets, so we don't recommend this tour for people with significant mobility issues.

How will I travel between the villages?

Your tour includes tickets for the local train between villages, which your trip leader will provide. One of the journeys will also be by boat, weather allowing.