About this tour
Experience all five villages of Cinque Terre in a single day with your own private guide. Starting from Florence, you'll travel by air-conditioned minivan to Manarola, then hike between the clifftop settlements of Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso and Riomaggiore, taking in the pastel houses, terraced vineyards and dramatic coastline. A two-course meal at a family restaurant and coastal boat trip are included, along with all-day train access and park entry.
Highlights
- Private guide for the entire 11-hour day
- Hike between all five villages at your own pace
- Two-course lunch at a family-run trattoria
- Coastal boat journey between villages (weather dependent)
- Pastel villages, vineyard views and swimming opportunities
- All-day train ticket and National Park admission included
- Air-conditioned van transport from Florence
What to expect
After departing Florence by minivan, you'll arrive at Manarola and begin exploring on foot. The route takes you through Corniglia (accessible via 380 steps from the station), Vernazzo where you'll have free time to wander, and Monterosso before a boat carries you to Riomaggiore. Lunch happens midway at a local family restaurant. Terrain is rocky and uneven throughout; the hiking is moderate to challenging with elevation changes and steep sections. You'll use trains between some villages when needed. The boat trip runs weather dependent.
Good to know
Suitable for those with moderate fitness only. Not appropriate if pregnant, recovering from spinal injury, or managing cardiovascular issues. Bring sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and water. Uneven surfaces mean this isn't ideal for poor walkers or young children. Tips aren't included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.