Top Florence Rail Tours

Experience the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre in one day with a guided tour through the five idyllic fishing villages of old-world Italy. Following the walking trails along the cliffs of the national park, you will see glorious views of this unspoiled stretch of the Italian Riviera. Check out the highlights and learn about the area as you complete a 3.4-mile (5.5-km) route with your guide. If you choose the tour option without hiking, the train will be used instead to move between villages.

Explore the Italian Riviera on this day trip to the beautiful Cinque Terre from Florence, with transport between each small town provided. Led by a tour guide, discover each fishing village by coach, train, and boat, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Stop for a swim in the turquoise waters and upgrade to include a traditional Italian lunch. Soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence.

Discover Pisa and the picturesque Cinque Terre on this day trip departing from Florence. Snap a photo with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before heading to the coast to see the seaside villages of the Italian Riviera. There, travel through the pink- and yellow-hued towns of the Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site. Explore the beaches, try the local cuisine (own expense) and wander the charming cobblestone streets. This excursion is open to travelers between 18 and 45 years old, and includes your train transportation.

Leave behind the Renaissance treasures of Florence for the day to discover the rugged beauty of the Ligurian coastline. Travel by coach through the rolling vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, and ride a train along stunning sea cliffs to the coastal village of Portovenere. Continue on by train to the famously picturesque fishing villages of Cinque Terre, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the colorful towns of Monterosso, Vernazza and Manarola. Take an optional hike among terraced hillsides and olive groves, and soak up the views with a scenic train ride along the rocky shore to cap off this full-day adventure.

Discover the charming seaside villages of the Ligurian coast on this full-day tour to Cinque Terre from Florence. Travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany to arrive at the dramatic rocky coastline, and take the train to visit the villages of Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Manarola as well as Porto Venere. Enjoy free time to stroll through the winding streets, swim at picturesque beaches, and or upgrade to include lunch.

Visit two of the most popular day trip destinations from Florence in one tour on this small-group trip to the Cinque Terre and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy a boat ride along the enchanting coastline of the Cinque Terre, then choose between a hike or train trip to another village. Stop in Pisa on the way back to Florence to see the famous leaning tower.

Spend a day in Venice with roundtrip tickets on the high-speed train from Florence. Along with your train ride, this package also includes a meet-and-greet with a host in Florence to organize your travel plans and a Vessel card for Venice's 'vaporetto' transportation system so you can get around easily. Enjoy a full day exploring this romantic Italian city on your own, with all the travel logistics taken care of for you.

Spend an entire day in the enchanted villages of the Cinque Terre on this full-day trip from Florence. Discover the charming towns of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza, and La Spezia, traveling by train, boat, and bus. You'll have plenty of time to navigate narrow walkways and steep staircases, as well as plunge into the ocean.

See for yourself why Cinque Terre is considered one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations on a full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site from Florence. Journey north to the rugged Ligurian coastline, and travel by train to visit the picturesque fishing villages that make up this colorful community. Stroll through the winding terraced streets, relax by the beach, shop for unique souvenirs, or grab a bite to eat while a guide shares insight into local culture and history.

Explore Bologna’s distinctive food traditions on a full-day gourmet tour from Florence by train. Learn how Parmigiano Reggiano is transformed from farm fresh milk to aged wheels, and sample cheeses alongside Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna. Meet a family that’s produced oak-barrel aged balsamic vinegar for generations then enjoy a series of pairings with different vintages. Taste artisanally-made prosciutto, see how it’s made, and sit down to an Italian-style, multi-course lunch with local wines before returning to Florence.

Discover the Cinque Terre and chic Italian Riviera towns on a largely independent, 2-night package that departs from Florence. With 3- to 4-star hotel accommodation in Santa Margherita as your base, you’ll enjoy a day-long excursion to the coastal villages of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, followed by a day of free time in glamorous Portofino. Round-trip transport from Florence is included.

This private tour exploring the Chianti region of central Tuscany gets you beyond Florence for a day. Let a personal guide help you discover medieval towns and a monastery tucked away in the Tuscan countryside. You’re introduced to Chianti wines and local inhabitants along the way. Private transport is provided round-trip from the main railway station.

Take time out of your Florence vacation and spend a night in Venice, aka the Floating City. This exciting independent package allows you to explore the romantic Italian city at your own pace. Transport by high-speed train from Florence to Venice is included, as is 3- or 4-star accommodation in a hotel with breakfast. Make use of a ‘vaporetto’ ticket — valid for 48 hours — to cruise around the city, and visit St Mark’s Basilica, Burano, Murano and more. Any entrance fees and activities are payable at your own expense.

Spend a day exploring the Vatican and Colosseum with this Super Saver, combining two of Rome’s top-selling tours at a discounted price. Departing from Florence, your day trip includes round-trip tickets on the high-speed train and skip-the-line tours of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. A local guide will lead the way, provided commentary on Michelangelo’s famed frescoes, Roman ruins and other notable points of history, architecture and art in the Eternal City. At the end of your excursion, you will return to Florence.

Spend a day exploring the romantic beauty of the Cinque Terre on this full-day trip from Florence. See the UNESCO-listed coastline and its famed five villages. Take an easy hike between the villages before cruising along the coast on a boat trip, Then, enjoy a 3-course seafood lunch and absorb the seaside atmosphere.