Private Day Trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa from Florence
Description
Get the maximum flexibility, comfort, and privacy with a private customizable service, just for your party. Your professional and expert English speaking driver, will explain you all the different options, so you will be able to customize your day to perfectly suit your needs. Once in Cinque Terre, before to drop you off, your driver will give you all the necessary info on what to do and see, how to use the local train/boat, and where to meet at the end of your visit. Obviously, your driver will always remain at your disposal in the area, should you need assistance or wish to make any changes with your meeting point or time. On the way back to Florence, a quick stop in Pisa, will give you the chance to admire and take a picture of the worldwide famous Leaning Tower. During this memorable day you will see Cinque Terre and Pisa, two of the most famous Unesco World Heritage Sites, with the maximum comfort, you can get only with a private vehicle and driver.
Tour Options
Itinerary
After a couple of hours driving to the the north-west direction your driver will drop you of directly in Riomaggiore, the first village, coming from Florence. Here you will start your visit of Cinque Terre
After a very short ride by the local train, you will reach Manarola, built on a high rock 70 meters above sea level, is considered one of the most charming and romantic of the five villages. Here you will have the chance to admire the Church of San Lorenzo built in 1338 in Gothic Ligurian style.
Corniglia, an ancient Roman village that has a long and rich agricultural tradition. The village is surrounded on three sides by vineyards and terraces.
Weather and sea conditions permitting, and if you like, it’s the time to experience the local boat ride between Manarola and Vernazza; this way you will have the chance to see Corniglia (the only village with no pier) from the sea. Once in Vernazza, admire the tiny port surrounded by colourful pastels houses, the charming piazza and the medieval castle, built primarily to protect the village from pirates.
Using the local train after a 3 minutes ride you will arrive in Monterosso, the last of the five villages and the only one with amazing sandy beaches. The station is located in Fegina (the new part of the town) and with a short walk along the coast you will reach, the old town of Monterosso dominated by the ruins of the castle and characterized by typical narrow medieval streets, carruggi, with multi-coloured terraced houses, and typical restaurants to taste the Ligurian food.
Meet with your driver in Monterosso, and after a 90 minutes drive, arrive directly in Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square) one of the most famour monument complex in the world. Take a picture of the Leaning Tower, and admire the Cathedral and Baptistry all located in the same square, before to meet again with your driver for a relaxing 1 hour drive back to your accommodation in Florence
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your private driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation in Florence (hotel, apartment, villa, etc.). Please provide all the details of your accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Given the hilly nature and uneven ground of this location, you must be of a good fitness and health level to join this tour.
- This tour is not accessible if you have walking difficulties
Reviews(43)
It was one of my most enjoyed tours! Everything was amazing! Donatello picked us up inside our hotel, and then drove us up the mountain and to the first town. While we were driving, he told us a bunch of information on what we were passing, and the cities we were going to. Then, he let us tour the city, and he gave explicit instructions on where to go and what to see. When we were done, Donatello picked us up and brought us right back to the hotel. It was an amazing day, filled with fun and adventure. I would totally recommend this to my friends and family.
Lovely ride, good conversation. Learned about Italian history. Learned about the local area. Got a great recommendation for the best lunch. Amazing!
It was a wonderful day! The sights are amazing! Mario was an excellent host. There is a lot of stairs if you don’t want to wait for the bus! We got to Pisa early and had the place almost to ourselves!
Donatello was so lovely! He was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a great day with the perfect amount of free time in both areas. 10/10 would recommend for a wonderful day trip from Florence.
Fransesco was a extremely friendly and made sure our ride was perfect. This trip was one of our favorite one's while in Italy.
Beautiful day! Very crowded even for April but well worth it. Pro-tip, take the boat and stay on it the whole way.... Stunning views
This was hands down the best thing we experienced during our stay in Italy. Mario was the BEST! Can’t recommend enough.
Putting Pisa as first stop was great. We were able to enjoy the place almost to ourselves as there were considerably less people. Cinque Terre was prettier in pictures than in real life. Vernazza was the highlight with the moderately difficult hike to the viewing point. Take this tour if you want to take charge of your itinerary. The only down side is when taking the trains, they are not usually on time from our experience and the train routes are not clear. The Italian staff are not also well versed on the train directions. The van driver should be able to communicate that from Manarola, the train usually takes you first to Corniglia and then you take the train from their to Riomaggiore. If you skip corniglia, it’s usually a longer wait at the Manarola station to take the train straight to Riomaggiore and then take the train from Riomaggiore to monterosso beach town as the last stop.
Dear Bernadette, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback and for choosing our private tour. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the flexibility of having a private driver, which allows guests to adjust the itinerary throughout the day based on personal preferences and any unforeseen circumstances. Regarding the Cinque Terre, we understand your observation. As a seaside destination, its beauty is often more vibrant during the spring and summer months compared to December. Concerning the train service, we agree that Trenitalia can occasionally be unreliable. Unfortunately, delays, skipped stops, or unclear information from railway staff are beyond our control, and neither the driver nor our company can predict or influence train operations. We continuously report these issues, although improvements are not always immediate. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We truly hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future and wish you and your family all the best for a wonderful 2026. Kind regards, Luca
Mario was a wonderful driver and told us a lot of interesting information about the region. Very comfortable car and trip.
Hello Nora! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Mario made your trip so enjoyable with his interesting insights about the region and that you found the car and journey very comfortable. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Tuscan adventure soon! 🚗✨
The absolute best day!!! Dealing with Prestige Rental ; especially Carrie, was great. She was very helpful with providing suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to our needs. The service was very responsive and communicative about the details of the trip. Our driver, Donatello, was superb! He went above and beyond in providing interesting details of the surrounding area and making the day very enjoyable for my family. I highly recommend this service and activity.
Ciao Kristine! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that your day with Prestige Rent was the absolute best. Carrie will be delighted to know that her suggestions and help in tailoring the itinerary made a difference for your trip—she truly enjoys making each experience personalized and seamless. Donatello will also be very happy to hear that his knowledge and attention helped make the day enjoyable for your whole family. It’s wonderful to know that our service, responsiveness, and the tour itself exceeded your expectations. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day someday!
