A private Cinque Terre tour from Florence takes you from your hotel to the Ligurian coast and back in one day, with your own driver and no train changes on the way. See the colorful seaside villages, stop for lunch by the sea and add Portovenere to the same day.
If you prefer the sea, we also offer a Cinque Terre tour with a private yacht that visits Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria and Tino. Traveling on a budget? Our guide to getting from Florence to the Cinque Terre compares the train, the bus and the car.
Not included: lunch, local train or ferry tickets and entrance fees, unless your quote says otherwise.
There is no direct train from Florence to the Cinque Terre, and the five villages are closed to private traffic. That shapes every way of getting there.
| Option | Door-to-door time (one way) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Train via La Spezia | About 2.5 to 3 hours | Cheapest; one change; busy in summer |
| Driving yourself | About 3 hours, plus parking | Tolls around €14; villages closed to cars |
| Coach tour | Set by the operator | Large group and fixed stops |
| Private driver with Mundo Limousine | About 3 hours | Drop-off where cars are allowed, no parking search, Portovenere on the same day |
Sources: Cinque Terre travel guide, Cinqueterre.com.
Yes, but it is a long day: the drive is about 200 km each way, roughly 3 hours via the A11 and A12, per this Cinque Terre travel guide. Travel takes 5 to 6 hours of the day, so choose two or three villages rather than trying to see all five.
The Cinque Terre are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. Local trains from La Spezia stop at all five and are frequent in summer, and in spring and summer ferries also run from La Spezia, Lerici and Portovenere, according to the Cinque Terre National Park.
The historic centres are closed to private traffic and parking above the villages is limited, as Cinqueterre.com explains. With a private driver you skip the parking problem: your driver drops you where cars are allowed, you walk in or use the local train or ferry between villages, and the car is waiting for the trip home.
If you travel on a budget, the train is the best value, and our Florence to Cinque Terre guide explains it step by step. A private tour suits families, small groups and anyone who wants to add Portovenere or a yacht trip without watching the timetable.
Three ways to see the Cinque Terre from Florence. Each one is private and can be changed.
Tell us your date, pick-up address, group size and whether you want Portovenere or a yacht.
We suggest timing, stops and the right car for your group.
Your driver collects you in Florence in the morning and brings you back at the end of the day.
It is a full-day trip. The drive from Florence to the coast takes a few hours each way, so we leave in the morning and come back at the end of the day. Our Florence to Cinque Terre guide compares train, bus and car times.
Yes. Our Cinque Terre and Portovenere tour combines the villages with Portovenere, and the yacht tour visits it from the sea.
A day that combines the drive from Florence with a private yacht along the coast, visiting Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria and Tino. Ask us for availability and what is included on your date.
The train is the cheapest option, but it means a change in La Spezia and fixed timetables. A private driver suits families, small groups and anyone who wants to combine the coast with Portovenere in one relaxed day.
No. Lunch and drinks are paid locally, unless your quote says otherwise.
Up to 3 guests in a Mercedes E-Class or S-Class, up to 7 in a V-Class and up to 8 in a Sprinter. Larger groups can book more than one car.
No. The historic centres are closed to private traffic. Your driver drops you where cars are allowed, and you reach the villages on foot, by local train or by ferry.
Two or three is realistic in a day from Florence. Many guests pair one village with Portovenere; tell us what you like and we will suggest the order.
Send your date, pick-up address and group size through our booking form, or call +39 333 857 8412.
Send us your date and group size and we will reply with a plan and a price.
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