Florence

Semi Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Leaning Tower Tour from Florence

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Small Group Summer Cinque Terre and Leaning Tower Tour from Florence

From $263.59

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 12 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit two of the most popular day trip destinations from Florence in one tour on this small-group trip to the Cinque Terre and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy a boat ride along the enchanting coastline of the Cinque Terre, then choose between a hike or train trip to another village. Stop in Pisa on the way back to Florence to see the famous leaning tower.
  • Travel in comfort from Florence to the Cinque Terre in a luxury minivan
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride from one village to another
  • Cool off with a swim in the sea before lunch (own expense) if you like
  • Stop in Pisa on the way back to Florence to see the leaning tower

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off or Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Train tickets
  • Boat tickets
  • Use of iPad mini with with pre-marked points of interest, Wi-Fi and mobile data to bring with you during visits
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances to museums, castles and villas
  • Cinque Terre National Park tickets
  • Professional Guide

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Hotel Boccaccio
    Via della Scala, 59, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Departure Point: Direct pick up and drop off from some hotels locates in the historic center (A zone). For all other locations private residences and B&B the meeting point is in front of Hotel Boccaccio-Tino Caffè, Via della Scala 57, Florence

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Departure Point: Direct pick up and drop off from some hotels locates in the historic center (A zone). For all other locations private residences and B&B the meeting point is in front of Hotel Boccaccio-Tino Caffè, Via della Scala 57 Florence

What To Expect

Kick off your day trip with hassle-free pickup directly from your Florence hotel (or the central Hotel Boccaccio meeting point) and head to the Cinque Terre on board an air-conditioned van. Enjoy views of the Tuscan countryside along the 2-hour drive to the coast while your professional driver navigates the tricky traffic.

Once you reach Riomaggiore, your driver will accompany you to the town center to explore on your own, then help you board the public ferry to Manarola with pre-booked tickets. Alternatively, you can hike the trail from Riomaggiore to Manarola at your own pace.

After free time in Manarola, your driver will help you board the train prepurchased tickets for the seafront ride to Vernazza, where can sightsee, shop, and dine (own expense) before the train ride back to Riomaggiore.

From here, you’ll head back to Florence by minivan with a stop to admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other treasures in Piazza dei Miracoli for about an hour along the way.

Cinque Terre Trails

5 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Borgo Storico di Manarola

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Vernazza

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Piazza dei Miracoli

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If you're planning on going hiking, you need to be prepared – although the path is open to everyone, remember that the ground can be slippery, uneven, and in places steep and narrow
  • Please wear suitable walking shoes, don't forget your swimsuit and towel if you want to take a swim
  • The driver/guide will thoroughly introduce the places being visited, from a cultural, historical and artistic viewpoint while driving to and from them, but is not licensed to give explanations at sights or guide inside churches, or museums.You will have free time in the villages
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The link to book the Pisa Leaning tower tickets is this https://www.opapisa.it/en/tickets/buy/.
  • Infant or Child need to reserve seat and have to pay the full amount
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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.

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Deepa_V
This trip was so wonderful and memorable! Our guide Gabriele did a splendid job of giving us context and history with a great sense of humor. We anticipated that the trip may be a long and tiring one but it was surprisingly easy. The drive to and fro was quick and Gabriele always warned us about all the steps we had to climb so we could make a decision whether or not to visit a spot. The weather was perfect and it was not too crowded. The food at Vernazza was amazing. Tip: Make sure that you take Euros with you as the credit card machines may or may not work. The views were absolutely breathtaking - the water and the mountains were spectacular. Once we were done with Cinque de Terra we were on our way to Pisa. What a surprise and delight it was. Absolutely wonderful and we were back in Florence by 7.00 PM. All in all it was a great experience and highly recommended. Do note there is a lot of walking.

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Awesome Family Adventure!
Amanda_R, Mar 2024
Our family of 7 (including 4 kids ages 4-10) had a wonderful time! If you want to enjoy Cinque Terre without having to worry about train tickets, transportation etc. this is the perfect choice. Andrea and Mario were awesome hosts, took care of every detail and were very knowledgeable and accommodating! Even with the rain, we were able to take the boat and it was definitely a highlight for the kids! The views got more and more amazing as the day went on. A lot of steep inclines and steps which our group was up for but just something to be aware of if you are looking to visit Cinque Terre. The tour ended with a trip to Pisa and this tour drops you off right at the foot of Pisa so you don’t have to hike a mile like other bigger tour groups!!! The van was spotless and made for a comfortable ride. Awesome trip all around!
Fabulous
Laureen_W, Mar 2024
Frankie and his training partner were wonderful. Very organized and thoughtful about everyone's needs and requests. Great sense of humor and well versed on all things Ciqueterre and Pisa. The group was only 7 people - perfect. Long day but wouldn't change a thing.
You gotta do this
Bishop_M, Mar 2024
Everything we loved it start to finish. Frankie was an amazing host. The views were amazing the others in our group were extremely fun
Best Cinque Terre and Pisa Day trip!
Rachel_G, Mar 2024
My family and I had the best day on this tour. it was an all day tour squeezing in all the important towns. We went in early March and it was so beautiful, not that many people around so we were able to get great pictures and eat at the restaurants right away. The Leaning Tour was also a plus to see. After the Tour our guide Frankie poured us some sparkling wine and we cheered to a great day. We would recommend everyone take this tour. It is two beautiful towns to see just outside of Florence. it was one of the favorite things we did on our trip. Frankie was also the best guide we could ask for, giving us recommendations on where to eat and drink and telling us about the different towns. 10/10 recommend!
A trip to remember!
Deepa_V, Mar 2024
This trip was so wonderful and memorable! Our guide Gabriele did a splendid job of giving us context and history with a great sense of humor. We anticipated that the trip may be a long and tiring one but it was surprisingly easy. The drive to and fro was quick and Gabriele always warned us about all the steps we had to climb so we could make a decision whether or not to visit a spot. The weather was perfect and it was not too crowded. The food at Vernazza was amazing. Tip: Make sure that you take Euros with you as the credit card machines may or may not work. The views were absolutely breathtaking - the water and the mountains were spectacular. Once we were done with Cinque de Terra we were on our way to Pisa. What a surprise and delight it was. Absolutely wonderful and we were back in Florence by 7.00 PM. All in all it was a great experience and highly recommended. Do note there is a lot of walking.
Terrific day
Aaron_B, Mar 2024
Wonderful trip with an amazing tour guide. Saw Riomaggiore, the leaning tower, walked about several others towns. Knowledgeable and friendly
Great tour
Ricardo_W, Mar 2024
Me and the wife had a wonderful time. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Gabriele was a great guide and informative. Definitely recommend for anyone
The trip of a lifetime!
Sarah_R, Mar 2024
Rami made our day picture perfect! Very communicative and kind! It's the perfect time of year to visit the area as we had no crowds. He made pur lunch reservation where I had the best pesto of my life! Highly recommend!! He even had a secret special treat for us at the end♡
Great for solo travelers
sgrimes3, Mar 2024
Being a solo traveler but also wanting to experience the beauty of Cinque Terre and Pisa, this tour was well-organized and Rami was phenomenal (great driver, looked out for us while giving us free time to roam, helpful in trying to resolve mishap I had in one of the villages,etc). It was a long (12 hours+), completely worthwhile, never to be forgotten tour.
10/10...Gabriel was awesome! I would highly recommend this experience.
Rachit_B, Mar 2024
10/10...Gabriel (tour guide) was awesome! I would highly recommend this experience. Cinque Terre is a beautiful place❤️
Itinerary does not match trip
Tammie_P, Mar 2024
Did not see all the stops listed on the excursion. Pisa was amazing along with the climb inside. Beautiful views in Cinque Terre, just disappointed that itinerary was not want the tour was.
One of the Best Days Ever!
Shonna_H, Feb 2024
Best day despite the rain. Khaled was phenomenal! Very knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining! We enjoyed the walking each town and the Learning Tower of Pisa. His recommendations for where to eat and buy souvenirs were spot on! Enjoyed our time with him and the other people on the tour immensely!
Cinque Terre/Pisa Trip with Khaled
Anna_B, Feb 2024
I had a great trip with Khaled! He was so great. He was friendly and kind and made the tour really fun, even in the rain. He took us to all the best lookouts in Cinque Terre and even paid for us to enter one viewpoint when it only took cash and we didn’t have any. Highly recommend!
Beautiful Cinque Terre!
Catherine_B, Feb 2024
We had a perfect day with Frankie! He was a great driver and gave us good tips in Cinque Terre. We loved it!
Stellar day!
Andrea_S, Feb 2024
It was a great day! Our group of six all enjoyed the tour. Andrea, our guide, had the perfect mix of information and humor. As a retired teacher, I must say he was great at using stories to convey his lesson in a fun way. I will remember this day for a long time. A beautiful day in beautiful places with beautiful people.
Beautiful day
AngelaRuth_F, Jan 2024
Amazing day spent visiting Pisa and Cinque Terre. We loved arriving early at Pisa so we got beautiful photos with no one around. Cinque aterre was amazing, lot of walking and steps but it was worthy.
great tour and guide
Katherine_B, Jan 2024
This was a great way to see Cinque Terre and Pisa without having to think about transportation, train tickets, directions etc! Khaled was informative, friendly and patient! Would definitely recommend if you want to see these 2 areas and do it efficiently and without worrying about getting tickets , if there was air conditioning (we went in July), etc! The trains were on strike the day that we went to Cinque Terre so it was super nice to not worry about it and they were able to figure it out and have a game plan if our train didn't run that day. Thank goodness it did arrive! We also ate at a wonderful cafe and Khaled called ahead and got us reservations with an amazing view of the water!
Coastal trip
Doug_K, Dec 2023
This was a fantastic trip! The guide was outstanding and flexible with our schedules during the day (some wanted to hike, others take the train). The towns were fun to visit and the coast was outstanding. The only issue we had was we were not told that Pisa would be in the morning, as opposed to the afternoon because it was off season - so do not buy tickets for the 4:45 climb as suggested. Because of this we were not given the information to book tickets for the tower in the morning or other sights in Pisa. However the service for the rest of the day made up for this issue. Also, a note - if the off season the ferries do not run, and this information was not provided.prior to the trip.
Definitely worth doing!
Alison_R, Dec 2023
This was a fun day! Even though it was raining lightly it didn’t spoil the day. We visited Pisa first which was great as there was hardly anyone around and then we headed over to Cinque Terra which were like ghost towns with very few tourists. There was plenty of time to see everything and go wherever we wanted. Frankie was a great guide.
Picturesque 🤍
Alyssa_L, Dec 2023
Francesco was an AMAZING tour guide. He was friendly and gave us information about each site while also allowing us to roam and do what we wanted at our own pace. Highly recommended!
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