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Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence by Train

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Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence by Train
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  • 13 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Pisa and the picturesque Cinque Terre on this day trip from Florence. Snap a photo with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before heading to the coast to see the seaside villages of the Italian Riviera. There, travel through the pink- and yellow-hued towns of the Cinque Terre via train—explore the beaches, try the local cuisine (own expense) and wander the cobblestone streets. Your train tickets from Pisa to Florence and back, and between the Cinque Terre villages are included.
  • Full-day trip to Pisa and the Cinque Terre from Florence by train
  • See Pisa’s top sights, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo
  • Visit the Cinque Terre villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza
  • Includes train transport from Florence to Pisa and back, and between vilalges

What's Included

  • Local English-speaking tour leader
  • Stop in Pisa to allow you to visit the leaning tower
  • The best of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza
  • Info about the region and sites
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to the Tower of Pisa
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Farmacia Comunale Santa Maria Novella - Apoteca Natura
    Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    In front of the main entrance of the pharmacy located inside Santa Maria Novella Train station of Florence opposite platform 16.

Start time

07:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your trip will begin at the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence, where you’ll meet your guide. Then hop aboard and enjoy the 1-hour train ride from Florence to Pisa.

Once there, head to Piazza dei Miracoli with your guide, where you’ll find the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy 1.5 hours to explore these top attractions independently.

Afterward, return to the train station to head toward La Spezia, switching trains toward Riomaggiore just over an hour later. Here you’ll enter the beloved Cinque Terre, comprising five villages along the Italian Riviera.

Hop off to stroll the charming streets with your guide. The buildings along each fishing village are brilliantly colored in pinks, yellows and blues and make a stunning backdrop for your photos.

Continue by train to the village of Manarola, which is rumored to have more grapevines than any other Cinque Terre town. Check out the harbor before heading to your final stop, the village of Vernazza. Here you can enjoy time to explore on your own, jumping into the waters of the Riviera or taking in some rays at the beach.

After a full day of exploration, travel back to Florence by train, where your tour concludes.

Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Leaning Tower of Pisa

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Piazza dei Miracoli

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

La Spezia (Pass By)

Riomaggiore

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Vernazza

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Manarola

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Florence (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • In high season ( June, July & August ) due to the popularity of the villages, the trains could be very crowed and hot, be prepared. In these months we will visit two villages instead of 3 to allow everyone to relax longer in the villages visited and take a swim
  • This tour is not suitable for people with walking disabilties and to those sensitive to the heat
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes
  • In summer it is recommended to bring hat, sun cream, bottle of water and swimming suit
  • Near public transportation
  • In winter it is recommended to bring a rain jacket in the event of bad weather
  • The tour is in English only
  • Minimum age allowed on the tour is 18 years - no kids
  • Maximum age allowed on the tour is 45 years
  • We are not strict with the age limit and people older than 45 BUT younger than 50 are always welcome as long as they are young in heart and have no walking disabilities and are happy to be with younger people. Our Tour Operator has a general audience of college students, backpackers, solo travellers, etc... that often fall into this category. The tour is more fast-paced, budget-minded and are made for travellers to meet and connect with other passengers of the same age from all parts of the world who share the same interests, lifestyles and traveling styles.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Please note:
  • Due to a landslide which occurred at the end of September 2012, Via dell’Amore is closed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • In the event of a national train strike or train delays, the tour operator is not responsible of the disservice of the trains. In the event of national train strikes the tour could be cancelled
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We recommend you not to make any travel arrangements for when we return to Florence in the event of any train delays.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Does the guide stay with the group the entire time?

A:The guide will accompany you to all of the locations visited. They will provide information regarding each area, and you will also have free time to explore on your own in each of the towns you visit.

Jun 2023

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Justin_J
It was great tour to explore Pisa and Cinque Terre. Specially, thanks for our guide John who is very kind and well-organized whole tour. We truly enjoyed the beautiful cities in Italy and had great fun time.

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Julia was amazing! Very...
Stephanie_B, Apr 2024
Julia was amazing! Very accomodating and caring of the group. The group chose to skip Manarola but we were accommodated to still go. Trains were chaotic but we were well organised. Tour group was very big considering the nature of the trip and would have liked more time in Riomaggiore.
Pisa & Cinque Terre Spectacular Day Trip
Lisa_G, Apr 2024
Elisa was an excellent guide! She kept everyone together getting on & off various trains! Highly recommend this trip as our family loved every moment, especially the GELATO!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear that Elisa made your trip so memorable and enjoyable. If you're ever planning another trip to Italy, we offer a range of exciting tours and experiences that we're sure you'll love just as much. Grazie mille for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Bahar_G, Mar 2024
Great visit to special villages, very authentic and unique. The group decided to go to two of the three villages to experience a longer hike. The hike was great. Our host Nedas was great.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It sounds like you had a great time exploring the villages and hiking. We will let your tour leader, Nedas, know your feedback. If you're ever in Italy again, we'd love to have you back!
Great trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre
Daniel_R, Mar 2024
Great trip and Ned was a great guide on journey. Was fast paced and wish we had a little more time in cinque terre, but that’s the nature of things when you are visiting so many locations. Got a good taste of everything! Seeing Leaning Tower was great (even got time to climb it) and cinque terre was bueatiful.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I'm delighted to hear that you had a fantastic trip with Ned as your guide. It sounds like it was a whirlwind adventure, exploring so many wonderful places. While it's understandable that you wished for more time in Cinque Terre, it's fantastic that you were still able to soak in its beauty. Climbing the Leaning Tower must have been an unforgettable experience! Your feedback means a lot to us, and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your journey with us. If you ever find yourself craving another adventure, we'd be honored to have you join us again!
Truly recommend the tour
Justin_J, Nov 2023
It was great tour to explore Pisa and Cinque Terre. Specially, thanks for our guide John who is very kind and well-organized whole tour. We truly enjoyed the beautiful cities in Italy and had great fun time.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're glad you enjoyed exploring Pisa and Cinque Terre! Thanks for your kind words about our guide, John. If you're up for more adventures, we'd love to have you join us again! Grazie!
An enjoyable and memorable trip
KiaYongPaul_T, Nov 2023
We had a wonderful time exploring Pisa and Cinque Terre. We especially loved the spectacular views in Cinque Terre. Our tour guide was very helpful and ensured that we were all well taken care of throughout the trip. The only downside was the traveling by train which involved a lot of waiting around and walking to and from the various stations. Would have preferred a coach to bring us to all those places. But otherwise it was a very enjoyable trip !
Amazing Tour & Tour Guide
Akash_P, Nov 2023
Nedas was an amazing and informative tour guide. We enjoyed visiting Pisa and 3 of 5 areas of Cinque Terre. The views were amazing. Nedas even took photos for us which was great. We felt safe the entire time. I suggest taking snacks and water as it is a long day, but there are plenty of options to grab something at the stops if needed. Highly recommend this experience if you have a day to spare from Florence! Thank you for everything, Nedas!
Beautiful Sites, but long day!
Deanna_M, Oct 2023
There were lots of beautiful things to see in the 3 towns of Cinque Terre and Pisa! We took alot of beautiful pictures. The day was really long with about half of the day spent on trains and connections. Our tour guide Jon was very informative and helpful. He made sure we all stayed together. My only real complaint was the meeting place. There were NO specifics as to where we were suppose to meet at the train station. We almost missed the group because no information was given. We found them last minute in front of the pharmacia. No sign, no flag, no identifying way to let people know that it was a tour!!
Memorable Pisa and Cinque Terre Tour
Jessica_M, Oct 2023
We loved going to the different cities of Cinque Terre, and the pictures we were able to get from the tour. Also, enjoyed seeing Pisa.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We greatly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear about your wonderful experience exploring the charming cities of Cinque Terre and the joy you found in visiting Pisa. It's truly rewarding to know that you enjoyed the tour and the memories you captured through your pictures. Should you ever decide to embark on another adventure, we would be more than happy to assist you in creating more unforgettable moments. Thank you for choosing us!
Beautiful but Disappointing
Kimberly_C, Sep 2023
The experience was supposed to be for four places and we only got to see Pisa and Manarola. The guide said it was due to the trains but it was disappointing and only half of what was advertised and paid for.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Guest, Thanks for providing us with your feedback. It will definitely help us to understand certain aspects of the tour and step in our guests' shoes in order to improve the tour quality. The train delays you experienced during your tour were indeed a national issue, beyond anyone's control. We had already purchased non-refundable train tickets for your tour, and we did our utmost to adapt the itinerary to ensure that you could still visit Cinque Terre despite the challenges. Our guide worked diligently to make the best of the situation and ensure that you could experience one of the Cinque Terre towns, even though we had to alter the original itinerary. Visiting all three towns would have risked your return to Florence due to the ongoing train problems, which were widely covered by the media in Italy. Our guide's priority was your safety and the best possible experience under the circumstances. In light of the situation, we want to assure you that we did our best to adapt and provide a valuable experience. Unfortunately, certain factors were beyond our control, and we could not predict the train disruptions. Thank you for choosing us for your tour, and we appreciate your understanding of the challenges we faced during your trip. Kind regards, Italy On A Budget Tours
Great experience, highly recommended
BERNARDO_R, Sep 2023
This was an awesome experience that included a stop at Pisa and then continued to Cinque Terre. It was unfortunate that we ran out of time and were only able to visit two out of the three villages advertised, but our guide Jacomo did everything he could to make the best of our tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you found the tour awesome, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the time constraints in Cinque Terre. It's great to hear that the tour guide did his best to make your tour enjoyable. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
An unforgettable tour to Pisa and Cinque Terre
Karine_K, Sep 2023
We enjoyed our tour to Pisa and Cinque Terre. Thanks to Ned for guiding us and making it an unforgettable day. It was one of the best tours that we had previously. Highly recommend 👍
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour to Pisa and Cinque Terre and that Ned made it an unforgettable day. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Great place, tour company plan could have been better.
Sudhir_k, Sep 2023
Guide was great. However the trip was supposed to be 3 towns and 1 town was skipped citing summer and heat reasons. The return train booked by your guys was the cheapest and slowest train that took 2.5 hours to reach from Cinque a terre to Firenze.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you found the guide to be great. As advertised in the booking, during the summer months, we do visit two villages instead of three. This adjustment is made to allow our guests to relax longer in the villages and take a swim, considering the summer heat. Regarding the return trip from Cinque Terre to Firenze, please note that regional trains are the primary mode of transportation as they connect these regions. If you have any further concerns or would like to provide more feedback on your experience, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team directly. Kind regards, Italy On A Budget Tours
If you want to see beautiful views
Agne_S, Sep 2023
I was expecting a little more of storytelling after other quided tours, but all in all great experience. I recommend to go into the water if the weather is nice. Also places are beautiful everywhere
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted to hear you had a great experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to serve you again in the future.
Breathtaking views!
Andrew_F, Sep 2023
Great tour conducted by a local tour guide name Ned. Covered the main attractions very well and made it possible that we saw the Pisa tower along 3 villages all within 1 day, that is something not offered by other tour groups. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We’re deeply appreciative of your 5-star review and the time you took to share your positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a great tour with our local guide, Ned, and that you were able to see the Pisa tower and three villages all in one day. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled to have made your visit special. Hope to see you again in the future!
Aussies in Cinque Terre.
Joanne_B, Aug 2023
Loved the tour. Our guide the lovely Lu was amazing. Lots of people around, she was very professional. Gave us extra assistance on some questions I had for later days.. CINQUE TERRA was so beautiful, as I had hoped..
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We’re absolutely delighted to receive your 5-star review! We're happy to know that you loved the tour and that Lu, your guide, was amazing. It's wonderful that she provided professional service and even offered extra assistance. Cinque Terre's beauty certainly lives up to expectations, and we're thrilled you had a great experience. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Nice trip but it wasn’t...
Estelle_C, Aug 2023
Nice trip but it wasn’t really much of a tour as the tour guide just took us on the train and told us when to get off and on. Could probably organise and do this yourself
Lots of travel time
Delaney_A, Aug 2023
Too much train time for the amount of time we actually got to spend in the villages. The trip should be extended a few hours/advertised this way so there’s more time at each spot.
Great tour and got to see sites off the beaten track.
Joanne_S, Jul 2023
The whole tour was wonderful. Katarina our tour guide was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend this tour to others.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that the whole tour was wonderful and that Caterina, our friendly and informative guide, added to the experience. Come back and see us soon. Cheers!
Excellent tour with great guides!
Pookie, Jun 2023
My family of 4 visited Pisa and Cinque Terra for a full day tour while in Florence. Cate and Ned led our tour. I highly recommend this tour with these 2 guides. Cate was in her last day of training and she was excellent. Her knowledge of the area was very informative. As we hiked during our Cinque Terra tour, Cate was kind to wait for me during the steepest climb. Navigating the numerous trains we used was made easy by our guides. They stayed close to us through the entire experience. Not only did they help us with this tour, but they also recommended restaurants and shopping in Florence. This was a full, interesting day. Highly recommend!
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