Cinque Terre & Leaning Tower of Pisa: Private Day Trip from Montecatini

Three Towns, Two Transport Options: Cinque Terre & Pisa in One Day

You're picked up from your Montecatini hotel and driven to Cinque Terre, where you spend five hours exploring Vernazzo, Manarola, and your choice of other villages by train or boat. The guide handles transport logistics and driving. You handle the walking and the views. The day ends at Pisa's Leaning Tower before returning to Montecatini. Train and boat tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Montecatini Thermal Baths10m
2. Leaning Tower of Pisa1h

Explore Cinque Terre and Pisa highlights

• Meet guide at Piazza del Popolo
• Walk down to the marina
• Visit Manarola town
• Explore Vernazza, Cinque Terre gem
• See panoramic views in Cinque Terre
• Admire Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli
• Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The experience

"You'll see why Vernazzo won the award, but you have to walk to it," our guide said as we left the car in the parking area outside Cinque Terre. That's the thing about this day trip from Montecatini Terme: it's not a drive-by. You start in Piazza del Popolo, the main square behind Santa Maria Assunta church, and from there it's a real descent into the villages. The route splits depending on what you want (train or boat between the towns, your choice), and the guide handles both the driving and the navigation, so you're not juggling schedules or figuring out which platform you need.

Manarola comes first, and then Vernazzo, which actually won the title of "most beautiful village in Italy" a few years back. It's not hyperbole once you're standing in the piazza looking at the pastel buildings stacked above the water. You get five hours total to move between the hamlets, walk the terraced slopes, and find the viewing points that aren't on every postcard. Corniglia, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore are options too depending on the day and what your guide suggests. The train runs between them when the weather's good, and so does the boat. You decide which feels right when you get there, and the guide will have the times ready.

After Cinque Terre, the route swings toward Pisa and the Leaning Tower. Piazza dei Miracoli is where it sits, and yes, it does lean exactly as much as you've heard. You're not climbing it on this tour (this is a viewing stop, not a ticket-and-queue situation), but standing in front of it after five hours in the villages gives the whole day a shape. Hotel pickup is included if you ask for it when you book, and the guide brings bottled water and sodas for the drive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Montecatini Terme (upon request).
• train tickets between Cinque Terre villages.
• boat tickets when available.
• bottled water and soda throughout the day.
• guide who also drives the vehicle.
• five hours to explore Manarola, Vernazzo, and your choice of other villages.
• viewing stop at Pisa's Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private Cinque Terre tour that also takes in the leaning towerUp to 8 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:30Departure from Montecatini, pickup is included

Several departure pointsUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:30Pickup is included from Empoli, San Miniato and Fucecchio

Several departure pointsUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:00Includes pickup in Prato and Pistoia

Departure point variesUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:00Pickup is included in Certaldo and Castelfiorentino

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years): free · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuscansafari Srl

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Montecatini who want to see both Cinque Terre and Pisa without renting a car or piecing together public transport schedules. The guide handles the driving and knows which villages are worth the time that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years): free. Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I choose which villages to visit in Cinque Terre?

Yes. The tour includes Manarola and Vernazzo as standard stops, and you can also visit Corniglia, Monterosso, or Riomaggiore depending on the day and your guide's recommendation.

Do I have to take the train between villages, or can I walk?

You choose. Train or boat are both available, and your guide will have the schedules ready so you can decide based on what you prefer that day.

Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa included in the tour?

Yes, you'll visit Piazza dei Miracoli to see the tower, but this is a viewing stop. Entry to climb the tower is not included.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup (upon request), train tickets, boat tickets (when available), bottled water, and soda. The guide also drives the vehicle.

Can I bring an infant?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one when booking.

What time does the tour start?

You'll meet your guide in Piazza del Popolo (the main square) in Montecatini Terme. Specific start times depend on your booking.