Private Cinque Terre Tour from Florence

Duration10h 30m

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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This private experience will let you discover the beautiful coastline and the charming villages of the Cinque Terre. Start in the morning taking the train from Florence Campo di Marte Train Station. Arrive in the Cinque Terre, enjoy a private walking tour with a friendly, officially licensed guide. Admire the coastline, take amazing photos, learn about the region’s history and culture. Have free time to explore on your own and taste the delicious local food for lunch. Return to Florence by train.

- This private, flexible tour starts and ends in Florence, we provide you with train tickets.

- Explore Italy’s Ligurian Coast and visit the Cinque Terre towns.

- Travel between the charming villages by train and boat, enjoy breathtaking sea-views and take amazing photos from the best spots.

- Relax and settle into the Ligurian lifestyle while your guide makes sure you will not miss out on anything that is worthwhile.

What's included

Flexible itinerary that we can customize for you
Boat ride between villages (subject to weather conditions, not available 1 November to 15 March)
2nd class train tickets from La Spezia to Florence (1st class and seats reservation not available)
Friendly private guide in Cinque Terre
Train rides between the villages
1st class train tickets from Florence to La Spezia with reserved seats

Lunch
Gratuities

What to expect

1h 50m

We will book for you first class seats on the train from Florence Campo di Marte Train Station to La Spezia. You will reach Florence Campo di Marte train station on your own in the morning and take the train to La Spezia (1 h 50 min).
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
15m

Your friendly private guide will come to meet you at the train station in La Spezia, at the arrival platform of your train. Together with your guide, you will take a local train and with a short ride of about 15 minutes and you will reach the Cinque Terre (train tickets included). Your guide will take you on a walking tour to discover the Cinque Terre villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola and, if time allows, Riomaggiore. You will move from town to town by train and by boat (subject to weather conditions). You will admire the beautiful coastline, wander through narrow streets, enjoy post-card views of the colored homes, with plenty of opportunities for great photos.
Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore
1h

Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Riomaggiore.
Manarola
1h 10m

You will then reach Manarola, where your guide will show you around this charming little town.
Manarola scenic viewpoint
20m

Your guide will take you to the best spots to admire breathtaking panoramas on the sea. The guide will make sure you will not miss out on anything that is worthwhile.
Vernazza
2h

Together with your private guide you will reach and explore the lovely town of Vernazza. Here you may stop for lunch in one of the nice restaurants near the little port of the village (the price of lunch is not included but your guide will be happy to give you suggestions)
Monterosso al Mare
1h 10m

Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Monterosso. Please note that depending on how much time you wish to spend visiting each one, it is not always possible to visit all the towns.
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
15m

At the end of your private tour of the Cinque Terre towns, your guide will take you back by train to La Spezia, where you will take your train to Florence.
Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella
2h 30m

At La Spezia Centrale Train Station you will take the train back to Florence (only second class available, tickets included, 2 hrs and 30 min).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your private guide at La Spezia Centrale train station, as you step off your train: the guide will be waiting for you at the arrival platform of your train from Florence.

End point

You will meet your private guide at La Spezia Centrale train station, as you step off your train: the guide will be waiting for you at the arrival platform of your train from Florence.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We will email you the train tickets the day before the tour, please make sure you check your email (and Viator's message board, download the tickets and have them with you (printed or on your phone)
You will take the train from Florence Campo di Marte train station to La Spezia on your own. It is your responsibility to get to Florence Campo di Marte train station on time in the morning
For your trip back to Florence, only second class tickets are available and it is not possible to reserve the seats
Your private guide will meet you at La Spezia train station and guide you through the lovely towns for about 5 hours
The boat transfer is subject to weather conditions; In case of bad weather, the transfer will be done by train instead (with no price change or refund)
Medium amount of walking required
Comfortable closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended
The remaining hours of the tour duration is for travel time.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.