Top Tuscany Rail Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ride a Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to 15 travelers.

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a day trip to the Chianti wine region, with round-trip transport from a convenient Florence location. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides insight into the winemaking process at vineyards often missed by visitors to Tuscany. The day’s itinerary includes wine tastings, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and frame-worthy photo opportunities along the way.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Join a local artisan in his family-run workshop outside the town of Montelupo to learn how to work raw clay, fire, and glaze your own work. Once cooled from the kiln, your piece will be shipped directly to your home.

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Led by an expert guide, explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional, 3-course lunch with wine. Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower. Your full day of sightseeing concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Visit the highlights of Tuscany in a single day on a tour from Florence. Explore Pisa, Chianti, San Gimignano, and enjoy a guided walking tour and entrance ticket to the cathedral Siena. Then visit a family-run Chianti winery for a traditional Italian lunch accompanied by a Chianti tasting. 

Make the most of a day trip from Florence with this private guided tour that includes all transfers and admission fees. Tour the old town of Siena and San Gimignano with a guide and then enjoy free time to explore both independently before returning to Florence.

Cover the highlights of Venice in a single day during this whirlwind small-group trip from Rome. Travel comfortably in a scenic, high-speed train, and enjoy front-door hotel transfers for a VIP experience. Hit all the main attractions—from Saint Mark’s Square to the Grand Canal—with a private guide on-hand to give you enriching historical background on the UNESCO-listed city and lagoon.

Leave behind the Renaissance treasures of Florence for the day to discover the rugged beauty of the Ligurian coastline on this fully guided small-group tour. 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.

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations on a small-group tour from Lucca to the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by train and boat between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See for yourself why the entire area has been listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Group size is limited for a more personalized tour.

A day trip to the Cinque Terre means countless train and boat connections. Take the guesswork out of your logistics with this stress-free tour that includes transportation directly from Montecatini plus a tour leader to assist you with public transport along the coast. Take in all five of the colorful villages along the coastline by local train or boat, with free time to sightsee, dine, and shop.

Check out two of the most beautiful cities in Italy, Venice, on this group tour that starts and ends in Florence. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour. While touring Venice, you’ll have a live guide, plus a map and virtual guide to enhance your visit. When the tour finishes, you’ll seemlessly board the train back to Florence.

Discover the rich coastal splendor of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre towns on an enriching full-day excursion from Pisa. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along the seductive curve of the coast by boat or train (weather dependent) and visit the enchanting villages of the Cinque Terre region. Delight into the picturesque beauty of the villages, whose colorful houses cascade into the crystal clear sea, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Tick off Rome’s top sights by night, long after the daytime crowds have scattered, during this half-day, youth-only tour of the Eternal City. Cover major landmarks during an attraction-packed walk around the historic center, from Piazza Spagna and the Trevi Fountain to the Colosseum and Fori Imperiali. Guided tours are capped at ages 18 to 39.

When your cruise ship docks in Livorno, take a full-day private shore excursion to discover the lovely towns of the Cinque Terre and the city of Pisa. Your guide takes you walking through the picturesque  Cinque Terre villages on the Mediterranean coast, leaving time to explore, swim, and have lunch. Afterward, stop to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a top attraction in Italy. This private tour can accommodate a maximum of 8 people per booking, and includes round-trip transport from the Livorno port, and a knowledgeable guide.

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.

Spend the day getting to know the enchanting villages of Cinque Terre on a small-group tour. After being picked up from your hotel, explore the village of Manarola. Then, take a boat to Vernazza and explore the winding alleyways and colorful houses. Next visit Corniglia with some free time to explore and enjoy the views and natural beauty of the seaside. Finish the tour with a stop in Pisa for photo opportunities with the famous leaning tower.

Leave Livorno for the fishing villages of the Cinque Terra, a UNESCO-listed region that’s loved for its dramatic coastal landscape. Visit four of the villages, and travel between each one by boat or train with a guide. Round-trip minivan transport is included, and the day trip lasts roughly nine hours.

The UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre are among the most picturesque destinations along Italy’s coast, but the logistics of visiting these fishing villages can be complicated. With this shore excursion, skip the hassle of arranging transportation and instead reach the coast via minivan and then take in the villages either by train or by boat. Enjoy the flexibility of a private experience and spend as much time as you wish exploring each village.