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Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Florence to explore Cinque Terre with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination

Florence, Italy

Category

Day Trips

Duration

11 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

Deutsch, English, Italiano, Русский, Español, Français, العربية

Included

• Private Guide
• Public transportation by train
• Ferry ticket
• Wine and bites
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• Lunch (on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the pharmacy S. Maria Novella (under the green cross sign) in the station 15 mins before the train ride - Florence to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Station Meeting Point

   Meet and greet your local host at an agreed station and get an introduction to your full-day trip and what to expect

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Cinque Terre while telling you incredible stories and insight

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Monterosso al mare, Vernazza and Manarola plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giorgio)

9 May 2023

Giorgio was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable. He was very accommodating!! Well worth the money!! Highly recommend!!Great Guide!

Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

25 April 2023

Firas was on time but was less than excited to be touring that day for some reason. We have used withlocals many times in several locations and this was our worst experience to date. On the train from Florence to Manarola we expected to get some history and/or the itinerary for our day. Instead he just let us speak amongst ourselves on the 1 hr train ride. It was lightly raining when we go to our 1st stop, we pulled into a local restaurant to try the focaccia bread and local wine, we really didn't get much background or story about either. He was good with finding places to get good photos, and getting us on and off the trains between the towns but nothing more. We told him we were interested in lunch, he really didn't have suggestions on which places might have diverse menus as 2 of 3 in our party do not eat fish. He basically just left us on our own for about an hour to get lunch. We usually invite our host to join us for lunch, but were happy to have the break from him as it was obvious he was having a bad day. Fortunately for us the weather broke and we got some awesome pictures and were able to stop in Pisa on the way back to Florence to get some photos of the tower and church but even that we had to ask and it felt like he made the detour reluctantly. He should also update his profile photo he uses on Withlocals he is 15-20 years older than his photo. Disappointed in Guide

nmhfoodforlife🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

31 October 2022

We felt we could have done the excursion without guide. Was not that informative. I had requested lunch in a certain area which never happened. We wanted to take 1:00 boat, that also never happened and the 3:00 was cancelled. Overall very disappointing for the price we paid.No worth the high cost

Angelo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

7 October 2022

Firas was a great tour guide… he kept us on track and maximized our schedule. We were able to visit Pisa and 3 towns in Cinque Terre. We even got to ride a boat to Monterosso. He is very knowledgeable and had good conversations and recommendation for thing to so on our tour but also answered questions for things to do outside of our tour. I definitely recommend him and will ask for his services again when I am in Florence.Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip

Ann

(About local Firas)

17 June 2022

We had a wonderful experience with Firas. We visited the Cinque Terre during a very busy time. He skillfully guided us through crowds and long lines. He set a nice pace that matched our physical stamina. I highly recommend him!

Ruth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

13 June 2022

We were excited to visit Pisa and the beautiful cliff towns of Cinque Terre. Little did we know how essential having a guide to navigate the day trip from Florence would be. Five trains and a boat ride with big crowds of tourist who were not sure which way to go would have been impossible for us. So, at the most basic, he got us there and back without a problem. Although we would be anxious about making a train or finding a place for something to drink, Raphael always assured us everything would be ok. One of the highlights when arriving at Manarola was a table waiting for us in a very cool restaurant—wine and water served right up. It was surprising because we saw many lines outside restaurants. We were told we would have a little snack and were surprised at the delicious sandwiches we were served—enough that this snack was our lunch. We continued our tour and enjoyed the beautiful views from three of the five villages. Getting our train back to Florence was a bit exciting—the stairwell was crowded and folks were not interested in letting us by—even though Raphael was telling them our train was coming and that they were going to the the wrong side of the track. He walked us up the stairs through the crowd and we easily made our way back to Florence. I think the crowd of people were very surprised when they found themselves on the wrong side of they track. We really did enjoy the beautiful villages, shopping, and dipping our toes in the Ligurian Sea. Leaving the navigation up to Raphael was definitely the right decision!Could not have naviaged Cinque Terre without Firas

Ronit🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

13 April 2022

Firas was amazing!! He had so much flexibility, knowledge and insight in to what would work for us within the allotted time. We even got to stop in Pisa on the way back. He really balanced our time well. We thoroughly got to enjoy all the stops (3 in Cinque Terre) and Pisa. His restaurant recommendations in Florence were dead on as well. A truly warm unique and beautiful experience. We are extremely happy we chose him as our guide!!Incredible

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

27 November 2021

Firas was great before we met. We scheduled the tour a day before because another tour we planned to do was canceled. Firas was concerned about the weather forecast and let us know he would cancel and refund because he didn’t want us to have a rain soaked trip. We decided to take the trip, and so happy we did. We had sunshine for much of it, and the little rain that fell was a drizzle that made the experience all the more magical. The Cinque Terre is stunning and charming, and the moment the sea air hits your nose is one to remember. Firas made it an easy, relaxed day, with some tasty bites and wine along the way in a local spot, and enough time for a delicious lunch on our own by the water. Thank you to Firas for such a wonderful experience. Magical Cinque Terre with a great guide

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

15 October 2021

We felt it worth the extra expense to have a private guide to Cinque Terre, instead of being on a crowded bus and having to navigate through a group of people who might not want to stay or see the same things that we did. Firas set up the train schedule for us and it was nice to not worry about timetables or connections to get from Florence to Cinque Terre. It's about a 2.5 to 3 hour train ride, with a connection in Pisa, and once there, Firas navigated the trains and ferry between Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso, which saved us time trying to figure it out. The cost for the ferry and train were included, as was a brief stop for a snack and drinks. We decided to cut our time short in Monterosso to be able to spend a short amount of time in Pisa on the return, since there was a change of trains there anyway. We were appreciative that Firas made those arrangements for us on short notice, plus accompanied us and provided narration for Pisa even though that wasn't a part of the original tour.Cinque Terre with private guide

Carolina 🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Firas)

17 April 2020

The tour was amazing. Really nice places and very nice food. The trip by train has amazing views. Really recommend. Firas is super friendly and has a lot of knowledge about the cinque terre. Really recommend this tour with Firas Really nice tour and friendly guide

Cynthia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

20 October 2019

Firas is a knowledgeable, kind, engaging and warm guide. I cannot imagine having spent the day with any other local expert. He made our trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre an amazing learning experience but also an intimate culinary journey. His descriptions of the history and culture made the monuments and food come to life. Grazie Mille!!!!!!!!Firas - A Jewel for a Guide

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mattia)

15 October 2019

We. Love. Mattia! Wow...what an amazing day we had! It started with a fun train ride, despite it having temporary mechanical troubles, causing it to stop mid-way for a bit. Obviously, NOT Mattia’s fault! This simply allowed him more time to fill us in on some of the history of what we were about to see. Upon arriving at our first stop, Monterosso, we got caught in a DELUGE of rain! 😂 It was actually kind of fun and, fortunately, very short lived. We happily waited it out under cover at a little seaside bistro where we got to enjoy a flight of four wines plus snacks. We then walked around for awhile taking in the sights of the beautiful little town then headed to our next stop, Vernazza. Again, we walked around enjoying the beauty this amazing part of the world has to offer. After a bit, we stopped and Mattia bought us a selection of delicious fried seafoods from a tiny storefront vendor. They were wrapped in little paper cones and meant (IMO) to be taken to the sea to sit awhile and just enjoy having a quiet moment watching the waves - which we did! Everywhere you looked you saw little cairns (~6”-12”) folks had made using the flat, smooth stones that completely covered the beach. Hundreds and hundreds of them! This might have been my favorite moment...Time to head to our last stop, Corniglia. You could either take the bus up the mountain to the city or the (somewhat arduous) switchback of stairs. We chose the stairs and once again were treated with seeing beautiful and colorful houses, shops, and panoramic views of the sea. All in all, it was a day my husband and I won’t soon forget! Touring with Mattia was perfect. Friendly and chatty as the day is long, insisted on paying for everything during the tour, and I CHALLENGE you to ask him a question about Italy - past or present - that he does not know the answer to!! Seriously. He has a near encyclopedic knowledge of history, art, the military, geography...It makes visiting an area infinitely better to do so with someone who can provide knowledge you wouldn’t otherwise get if doing it on your own. We have another tour with him tomorrow and I can’t wait! An Amazing Day!

Omkar🇮🇳 India

(About local Mattia)

29 September 2019

We had an Amazing tour.....if you want to enjoy this tour in absoulutely local way i will Suggest you to go for Mr. Mattia....Best tour guide ever had till now.Memorable Florence tour.

Ralph and Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lorenzo)

24 September 2019

We were so looking forward to this day trip of Cinque Terra but the weather didn’t cooperate. It was pouring rain 😩. Lorenzo changed the itinerary and made it a great tour despite the weather. We would highly recommend him and hope to do this again!! Great experience!!!Lorenzo was awesome!!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mattia)

8 July 2019

Mattia is a GREAT tour guide! We were cruise passengers and he helped us see Cinque Terre from the Livorno port. His instructions were clear and ideas were great! He helped with all of the logistics, train tickets and schedules and remained flexible throughout the day so we could do what we wanted to do in the moment. We would highly recommend him! Wonderful Tour Guide

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Firas)

2 June 2019

We liked Firas -- he was very nice and dedicated to his job. The Cinque Terre tour was too rushed, and we didn't have time to enjoy the beauty (or the cafes). I'd recommend a slower pace and some times to rest in quiet. A very nice and knowledgeable person

Dana

(About local Mara)

21 February 2025

Mara is the best guide ever for food and wine in Florence! You can do no better. She’s kind, smart, attentive, funny; she’s the best.Mara is the best guide ever for food and wine in Florence! You can do no better. She’s kind, smart, attentive, funny; she’s the best.

Verified

(About local Elisabetta)

16 February 2025

The views were beautiful with just the bestest weather to support it. It was pleasant. As a cherry over the cake, we had a fun & knowledgeable guide (Ms.Elizabeth) who helped us throughout and guided us on the tour. P.S. she is also a good photographer5 terre and pisa

Khloe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabetta)

11 February 2025

I like that Elisabetta was able to tell the stories of Florentines from medieval times to contemporary history. She knew a lot about culture, food and neighborhood hidden gems. I have been to Florence countless times and Elisabetta was able to show me new things. I highly recommend!Better than most tours of Florence

Paula

(About local Mara)

3 February 2025

Wonderful tour experience with a knowledgeable and fun guide (Mara) and delicious food and drink to enjoy through the night. An amazing way to experience Florence food and culture!Must do in Florence

Lora🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

2 January 2025

Zeynep was WONDERFUL! Will definitely book her again. She is so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Will book her again for sure. Best day ever

Gennaro

(About local Elisabetta)

8 December 2024

Ho fatto un viaggio fantastico con Elisabetta un'ospite molto competente e appassionata Elisabetta è stata in grado di fornire risposte alle domande e anche informazioni relative alle aree in cui siamo andati. II viaggio è stato molto ben gestito, con un tempo meraviglioso in una cantina locale, incluso il pranzo.Ho fatto un viaggio fantastico

Verified

(About local Mara)

4 December 2024

Mara was awesome. Food and drink were great. History at each stop. Recommendations. Great evening.Fantastic

Claire

(About local Giorgio)

16 November 2024

We spent 2 hrs with Georgio on a taster tour. Food, company and knowledge were brilliant. Would recommend.Fantastic morning with Giorgio

Stefanie🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Giorgio)

9 November 2024

We had a really nice time wirh Giorgio, we enjoyed the food and the stories over the Italian culture. Lovely afternoon in Florence

Ting

(About local Elisabetta)

2 November 2024

This was an amazing experience, definitely so much more efficient than trying to plan this ourselves. The added info on the history of the locations we visited and passed on the bus made every location exciting.Amazing

Sam

(About local Elisabetta)

2 November 2024

This trip was exceptional. The guide (Elisabetta) was friendly and very clear in her instructions and information. The driver (Roberto), was a confident and safe driver. Both were very lovely to spend the day with,Exceptional. A must to do.

Mitzi

(About local Mara)

2 November 2024

We booked the 2 hour private tour with a local guide. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Mara with "City Unscripted" was very knowledgeable and took us to areas of Florence that we would not have ventured to on our own. She made recommendations for things for us to do on our own and places to eat that were not in touristy part of Florence.We booked the 2 hour private tour with a local guide. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Mara with "City Unscripted" was very knowledgeable and took us to areas of Florence that we would not have ventured to on our own. She made recommendations for

Clayton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giorgio)

29 October 2024

Giorgio was a great host on our 3 hour tour. He took us to many places to get us a taste of Florence to start our trip in Florence. He gave us a detail history of Florence and all the small areas we visited. We would truly use him again.Great experience with Giorgio

Susan

(About local Elisabetta)

26 October 2024

Tour was excellent. Able to see the beautiful coastal scenery and also sample some great food. Long day but well worth it! Pisa was gorgeous and amazing to see in person.Wonderful tour

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabetta)

26 October 2024

Elizabetta is a wonderful foodie and it was fun to learn from her. We were able to be comfortable trying new foods on the rest of our trip because of her. Great guide!

Miriam

(About local Giorgio)

20 October 2024

Not only did Giorgio gave us a taste of Florence, he also knew a lot about the history and we learned some fun facts. His calm personality was very pleasant to be around. Would recommend!Great experience in Florence

Leilani🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

14 October 2024

We could not have had a more perfect and inspirational and informed hostess than Zeynep! She made every stop memorable, and her knowledge of Florence's art and culture and food -- well, everything! -- was amazing! I will request her again!PERFECTION!

Deepika

(About local Elisabetta)

1 October 2024

Elisabetta was amazing. She not only delved into the food culture of Florence but its fascinating history too. She was an incredibly kind and Interactive guide and we had a wonderful time. Three hours flew by. I highly recommend her and her tour. Savouring Florence

Siobhan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elisabetta)

29 September 2024

Elisabetta was a great guide. Thankfully we arrived hungry as the number and variety of tastings was fantastic. Elisabetta’s knowledge of food and Firenze is huge and she answered all our (many) questions. Great sense of humour. We had an absolute ball! Variety and Delicious

Dianne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Giorgio)

9 September 2024

We really enjoyed our time with Giorgio. He was charming and really chilled. When we met he asked us about our likes and dislikes and ensured our tour fit us perfectly. We loved the food and drink but were also delighted with the insights into this beautiful city. Thank you Giorgio. We really appreciated your time, knowledge and humour. Relaxed, informative and light hearted.

Fiona

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

31 August 2024

We all loved Zeynep, she has such an infectious enthusiasm, sense of humour and vast knowledge of Florence where she grew up. We enjoyed hearing all the stories and the history, seeing interesting little details and understanding more about everyday life in Florence. Loved it. Definitely recommend!Fabulous tour!

kefi🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

25 August 2024

Fantastic tour. So insightful and inspiring. Happy to tailor to what we were interested in. Zeynep was amazingly well informed and genuinely loved sharing her Florence with us. We loved our time her and cannot recommend her enough. Amazing tour og Florencd

Ricardo

(About local Giorgio)

24 August 2024

The tour was NOT well prepared and Giorgio appears to be in a rush. Bad experience. Bad tour. I dont recommend itWaste of money

G. Thomas

(About local Giorgio)

23 August 2024

Thankfully, my mother, my daughter and I booked a tour with Giorgio. He was exactly what every tourist who’s seeking delicious food and a wealth of local knowledge hopes for. In addition, my 9 year old, who - unbeknownst to me at the time- was unwell, she still recalls this tour as one of her favorite experiences during our time in Italy. Thanks to Giorgio, we hope/plan to book another trip to Florence. Book it now

Urling🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

19 August 2024

She was a great storyteller- very engaging. Kept the interest of my teenage granddaughters . She tailored the tour based on what we had already seen . We booked the tour last minute and she was available in 2 hours time . Explained the history in a very fun and easy to understand way and kept the entire tour tied together in one ongoing story . I would absolutely recommend her and will definitely try to have her as a guide again when we come back . Very knowledgeable and I learned things that previous tour guides never shared . Excellent experience

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

10 August 2024

Zeynep was absolutely incredible. Fantastic history overview with lots of insider tips including the best gelato location, favorite restaurants and not to miss spots. We wanted to spend our entire visit with her!Cannot recommend enough!!

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

7 August 2024

This was my first time using Withlocals and it was such a great experience. Zeynep was so welcoming and helped to get us oriented to Florence so we felt confident getting around on our own. She gave terrific recommendations on restaurants, best gelato and some neat areas we would not have discovered on our own. I am so grateful we had this time with her at the beginning of our visit to Florence as I don’t think we would have had as great of an experience without it. Intro to Florence

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

6 August 2024

Sometimes you meet someone with incredibly positive energy and enthusiasm who has the gift to makes you feel like a long lost friend. This is Zeynep! From the moment she met us at a convenient meeting point, she exuded the kind of warm vibe that makes you want to spend hours with her. Zeynep showed us Florence through her eyes with enough nuance and creativity to make it “not just another walking tour.” She took us to places that were more locally known (example, her favorite gelato store), mentioned some cute clothing stores we passed (which I visited myself later that day) and gave us a taste of the usual sites along with the not so usual (example: a bookstore/theater, the Jewish ghetto /synagogue). She also gave us a lot of invaluable advice about what we could do on our own, where to eat, and interesting museums off the beaten path. By the end, not only did we feel like we had gotten to know Florence on a more intimate level, but we truly felt as if we had made a new friend. This woman is so incredible. I had to give her a hug goodbye at the end. Most amazing Florence guide

Craig🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

5 August 2024

We had a great tour with Zeynep who is an excellent guide. She was entertaining, knowledgable, and provided a very good introduction to Florence for our family. Highly recommended!Great tour

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

17 July 2024

Zeynep was so enthusiastic about art and her tour gave us an easy to follow flow of how art developed. The stories about the painters and sculptures brought them to life. It went so quickly . Her passion is clear and I would recommend Art tour of uffizi

Luke

(About local Giorgio)

4 July 2024

Me and my Fiancée took a tour with Giorgio around Florence and we had an absolutely wonderful time. Giorgio was friendly, charming and very knowledgeable. He took us to some great places for some local food paired with drinks and provided us with interesting information and back stories for everything we experienced. We would 100 percent definitely recommend. Thank you Giorgio, Luke and Heather x Amazing experience

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giorgio)

23 June 2024

We were stuffed by the end of the tour. It was a great way to start our visit in Florence to understand what the local specialties were. Giorgio is friendly, prompt, interesting and informative.Great food! Great guide!

Robbin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

20 June 2024

Zeynep's successfully took us to the highlights of the Uffizi. I don't think we could have navigated the crowd without her. She encouraged questions, fostered discussions among us, and patiently explained even the most intricate details of technique and symbolism. Her deep knowledge was complemented by a genuine desire to share her passion for Florence's artistic heritage with us. After the Uffizi Zeynep took us on a walking tour of Florence. The restaurant she recommended, BRACERIA AT 11, was one of favorite places!

Lee Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Zeynep Arzu)

18 June 2024

Zeynep took my young adult sons and I on a deeply engaging and fun journey through the heart of Florence. She created a foundation from which we were able to do our own exploring after the tour and tipped us off on so many "secrets" that only the locals know. I would highly recommend Zeynep for anyone visiting Florence.Zeynep nows Florence.