Top 10 Scenic Railroads in Italian Riviera, Liguria

February 14, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
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1. Cinque terre walking holiday self-guided

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy FindYourItaly
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Hike through beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths among nature and spectacular views Stay in one of the characteristic sea villages with its colourful house Taste locally produced wines in a nice bar in Manarola Enjoy a dinner in typical restaurant with sea food specialities

Inclusions: Dinner, Accommodation in double room with ensuite bathroom in Cinque Terre, Roadmap with description of suggested itineraries and map of the National Park Cinque Terre, 1 tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola, 1 dinner with 3 courses and fish specialities, drinks not included, 1 book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by local travel photographer, Cinque Terre card including use of the public buses and free Wi-Fi at the National Park's hotspots., Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 3 consecutive days for local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, Entrance fee at National Park Cinque Terre and trails

Exclusions: Local city tax, transfers in/out, everything not mentioned under the item “the tour includes

Reviewed By TraceyCannon2013

I contacted Daniela at Find Your Italy for a last minute itinerary for a friend's birthday. Her response time was amazing and so was our itinerary. We both enjoyed her celebration trip which included wine and cheese tasting, cooking school and several other fun things. I am looking forward to a return trip to Italy with my mother, and to see what Daniela plans for us.

2. Exclusive Private Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre from La Spezia port

La Spezia Cruise Terminal, Largo Michele Fiorillo, 19124 La Spezia SP, Italy Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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Discover one of the most beautiful and favorite places in Italy with our private shore excursion. Explore the villages of Cinque Terre accompanied by our tour leader. Once you arrive at the port of La Spezia, our escort will be waiting for you at the cruise terminal. From there, you will make a 20-minute walk, between the small streets of La Spezia, to arrive at the train station from where you will begin this adventure. Visit Vernazza, one of the pearls that are part of Cinque Terre. This village is the one with the most picturesque views. During your excursion in Vernazza, you will enjoy some free time to discover the village. In Monterosso you will find different attractions besides restaurants and shops, without a doubt it is where you will find more variety of places to eat, besides having time to take a bath! In Riomaggiore, you can walk through its narrow streets where you will enjoy beautiful landscapes.

Inclusions: Meeting point at the port, Expert tour leader, Cinque Terre Card, daily pass to the trains that you will need to go from one village to another, Wifi in the train station of each village, Access to the bathrooms (except in La Spezia), Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee: guaranteed on-time return to your ship.

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Reviewed By J Adam K

Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.

3. Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence with Optional Hiking

Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Walkabout Florence Tours
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If you love an outdoor adventure, our Cinque Terre tour is sure to add a little something special to your Italian holiday. Join us and explore some of the country’s most beautiful coastal towns and admire the stunning landscapes on a guided tour you’re sure to remember for life. - A magical trip along Cinque Terre’s rugged coast - Exploration of local villages boasting beautiful scenery and architecture - Free time in the villages for wine tasting and souvenir shopping - A scenic boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting)

Inclusions: A fun and professional guide who is there to lead you through the day, Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach plus all other transport for the day, Entry tickets to the Cinque Terre National Park, Boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting), Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot

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Reviewed By katiegN3709NB

Christian helped make our Florence experience memorable! My husband and I traveled throughout Italy with our two young children ( 8 and 5 years old) and they were so excited for their Fiat tour. They were the only kids on the tour but Christian made sure it fun and educational for them. The whole group was inviting and it was great to get to meet people from all around the world! My kids can not wait to travel more and still talk about how awesome the tour was. I highly recommend this tour with or without kids. We were taken to scenic views throughout Tuscany and even had to maneuver through the streets of Florence in a super fun classic Fiat. Everywhere we drove people would stop and wave because of the group of Fiats brought joy to everyone! This was the best tour we took in Italy and when we come back for a visit we are definitely doing it again! (Our tour was pre-covid)

4. Cinque Terre Small Group Guided Tour from Florence

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy Prestige Rent
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Discover the breathtaking area of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO Heritage site, visiting three of the five villages; departing from Florence, in a small group of max 25 participants, and using the right size vehicle, you’ll be able to reach the Cinque Terre Park, very fast. Moving by train/boat (tickets included), to maximize your time/comfort, and with the assistance of an expert guide, discover the beauties of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. In Monterosso free time for lunch (not included), shopping or relax on the beach; in the afternoon you will meet your driver, to come back to Florence.

Inclusions: Small group day trip to the Cinque Terre with roundtrip transportation by AC vehicle with free wi-fi, Max. group size reduced to 16 participants, Licensed English speaking guide at your disposal for the whole duration of the service, Guided visit of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso with expert guide, Stop in Monterosso with free time for lunch (not included), shopping or relax on the beach, Local train to move through the villages + Local boat ride (SEA & DOCKING CONDITIONS PERMITTING)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Alli S

We did a private wine country tour with Francesco in October 2019 (it has taken me entirely too long to write this review). We had a great time with Francesco. He is so personable and was so much fun to spend the day with. Ask him to tell you the story of why there are black roosters on Chianti Classico wine bottles. Francesco is very professional, was able to accommodate a change in plans based on our preferences, and delivered top-notch service throughout the day. If (when) we go back to Florence, we will be giving Francesco a call!

5. Semi Private Cinque Terre and Pisa Leaning Tower Tour from Florence

Hotel Boccaccio, Via della Scala, 59, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy I Just Drive
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Semi-Private Small-Group (up to 8 people) Cinque Terre and Pisa leaning tower tour in a Black Mercedes Minivan. Only in a small group, it becomes possible to visit the Cinque Terre and experience all the true magic of this enchanted coastline.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off or Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Your driver will be with you for the entire day. He will escort you on the boat, trail and train!

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrances to museums, castles and villas, Cinque Terre National Park tickets, Professional Guide

Reviewed By nwagenbr1

We had the best day with our driver Daniel for the "Chianti Best" tour. I would recommend this to everybody. Our driver was super knowledgable and friendly and made seeing all these beautiful places so convenient and fun with so much great background information. I would book the "I Just Drive" service for any tour. Financially you get so much for your money - Highly, highly advise.

6. Experience Cinque Terre from Florence in One Day

Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy City Wonders
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4.7 based on 64 reviews

Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Manarola and Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Card train tickets, 45mins optional light hike with tour leader, Expert bilingual local guide English/German (commentary in both languages)

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Reviewed By carloseqg

This tour was so so good. Our tour guide Angelo was amazing. He knew everything there was to know and was able to answer any and all questions brought up to him even if they were about things not related to the tour exhibitions. It was worth seeing both the Uffizi and the Accademia. There were no lines to skip due to the covid-19 situation as we took this tour a week before things got shut down but I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to florence as it is not only a tour of the two big galleries but also a small city walking tour.

7. Cinque Terre tour with limoncino tasting from La Spezia Port

Largo Michele Fiorillo, 19124 La Spezia SP, Italy Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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Discover one of the most beautiful and popular places in Italy with this shore excursion. Explore the villages of Cinque Terre accompanied by our tour leader! The first stop will be Vernazza, one of the five pearls that are part of Cinque Terre. This village is the one with the most colorful views. The second stop will be Monterosso. In this small town, you will find different attractions besides restaurants and shops. One of the activities we have reserved for you is a Limoncino tasting. The last stop, before go back to La Spezia, will be Riomaggiore. Here you will have some free time to walk through the narrow streets of the town, where you will enjoy beautiful landscapes. Visit the fishing port and a panoramic terrace from where you will appreciate the particular construction of Riomaggiore and the Gulf of Cinque Terre. Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the main villages of Cinque Terre enjoying this small group excursion for cruise passengers!

Inclusions: Expert multilingual escort , Cinque Terre Card,your daily pass to the trains that you will need to go from one village to another, Guaranteed on-time return to your ship

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Reviewed By J Adam K

Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.

8. Small-Group Cinque Terre Discovery with Seafood Lunch

Florencetown, Piazza Mentana, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy FlorenceTown
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Fall in love with the Cinque Terre, Italy’s breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed coastal region on this full-day trip from Florence. With a small and intimate group of no more than 16 people, you’ll tour Cinque Terre’s cliff-side fishing villages, savour a 3-course Italian Seafood lunch, relax on an amazing boat ride to get a memorable perspective on the Riviera, enjoy exclusive escapes from the crowds that will reveal hidden, no touristy, gems and take part in additional sightseeing activities with your expert local guide, like a very light hike on an almost leveled trail through seaside vineyards, having the chance to admire the astonishing coastal panorama from a high vantage point. This small-group tour is limited to no more than 16 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guided tour of Cinque Terre by English-speaking professional tour escort, Boat ride along the Riviera (weather and sea conditions permitting), Lunch (with seafood) and wine tasting, Light hiking through seaside vineyards, Tickets for Cinque Terre National Park, train ticket

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Cremare

did this tour in June 2019 for our honeymoon, it was incredible!! amazing tour guides, perfect day. would do it again on our next trip!

9. Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence by Train

Piazza della Stazione, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Italy on a Budget Tours
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Spend an unforgettable day exploring Pisa and the enchanting Cinque Terre region on this must-do tour from Florence, offered to people between 18 and 45 years old, with train transport included. Get up close to Pisa’s premier sights including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo. Then, fall in love with the iconic architecture of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages. Enjoy a picture-perfect snapshot of old-world Italy as you traverse Riomaggiore’s winding streets, tuck into local produce on Via dell’Amore, marvel at Manarola’s pretty houses, and relax on Vernazza’s charming beaches.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour leader, Stop in Pisa to allow you to visit the leaning tower, The best of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza, Info about the region and sites

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance to the Tower of Pisa, Lunch

Reviewed By amrutaprasad029

Beautiful experience... We had booked the tour online and it was better than expected ... Beet well planned too ... And great guide

10. Cinque Terre tour with limoncino tasting from La Spezia Train Station

La Spezia Centrale, Piazzale Medaglie d'Oro, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy Ciao Florence Tours and Travels
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Be seduced by one of the most suggestive and renowned places in the world, set out to discover the breathtaking Cinque Terre in the company of our expert tour leader! Trains are undoubtedly the ideal means of transportation to explore the area: in just 15 minutes, passing through the sheer heights of the Ligurian Sea, you will reach Vernazza, one of the most colorful villages in the area. Enjoy some free time in this picturesque village. The second stop will be Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, which also owns a stunning beach characterized by fine white sand and a clear and transparent sea. Here we have reserved a surprise: we will take you to taste the delicious limoncino in a traditional shop! After having some free time in Monterosso, take the train to Riomaggiore, the last stop before coming back to La Spezia. This small village, like the other four, offers breathtaking views of the coast.

Inclusions: Expert multilingual tour leader, Limoncino tasting, Free time in Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Monterosso, Cinque Terre Card,your daily pass to the trains that you will need to go from one village to another

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Reviewed By J Adam K

Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.

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