Top 15 1-Day Tours in Florence

1.Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,634 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Meet Walkabout Florence Tours at Santa Maria Novella Station for a full day through Tuscany. Guides such as Alex, Sara, Davide, and Manolo lead the group to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a Chianti winery lunch with four wine tastings. Expect plenty of walking, free time, and a maximum group size of 40.

“We went on this day trip during our honeymoon in October 2025. This excursion was an outstanding experience thanks to our tour guide, Giancarlo. He was engaging, informative, funny, and knowledgeable. Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and lunch at the winery were beautiful. It is a long day so be sure to dress comfortably. This day trip was one of the highlights of our trip. We highly recommend going on this tour.”

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2.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,771 reviews · 12 - 12.5 hours · from $58Best value

Travel from Florence by coach to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a Chianti winery. Choose a basic or full option, with Tuscan lunch, wine tasting, an English guided tour of Siena, and cathedral entry available. Guides such as Val, Luca, and Leonardo add history and practical help along the way.

“Excellent day trip guided tour! Well planned, organized, explained, and executed. I highly recommend this tour!!!”

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3.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Florence with Walkabout Florence Tours to see Cinque Terre’s colorful villages, coastal paths, and beaches. Choose a guided hike through Corniglia and Vernazza, or combine boat rides with Pisa. Guides such as Claudia, Chris, JoJo, and Alessandro lead the day in English.

“We had an amazing day with Joann! She provided detailed information about each of the five villages along with favorites for each. Highly recommend booking this experience!”

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4.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Florence, visit Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa by air-conditioned coach. Choose guided Siena touring and a three-course winery lunch with wine pairing. Expect a long, well-paced day with plenty of walking, free time, and guides such as Jacopo, Sara, or Constantine depending on departure.

“What a great day! Sienna cathedral is stunning - a must visit. The wine pairing was very entertaining and good fun and the meal was tasty. San Gimignano was beautiful and I would really recommend going up the tower for some stunning views. The leaning tower of Pisa speaks for itself. The organisation of a big group was well managed and the tour guides were exceptional, keeping everyone updated in English and Spanish. All in all a great day.”

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5.San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,432 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave Florence by coach for San Gimignano’s towers, Monteriggioni’s medieval walls, a Chianti winery lunch with three wines, and Siena’s cathedral and Campo. Choose between free exploration and added Siena guiding. Expect hills, uneven streets, and a full 11-hour day.

“We have been to Italy many times and have been on dozens of tours. This tour was - by far - the worst tour ever. There were 75-80 people on our tour. Who would ever sign up for a tour, anywhere, with that many people? We were loaded onto a double decker bus and the tour company paired our English speaking tour with a Spanish speaking tour. Every discussion/announcement was in 2 languages. Moving that many people from one location to the next was an effort and took away from the time that could have been spent in any of the location stops. One of the worst parts of the…”

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6.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,178 reviews · from $152

Spend 13 full hours exploring Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore with an English-speaking guide. You can hike the scenic Corniglia to Vernazza trail or take the train, then travel the coast by boat when weather allows. Guides such as Chris, Claudia, Emma, and Manuel keep the busy day moving.

“Walkabout tours is the best. Elite. We arrived early. Got in line and after discussing with my daughter the trip. She seemed nervous that she always gets “car sick” on buses. I let the woman know this while checking us in and she immediately went to “Manu” and they took my daughter to the head of the line and saved us 2 seats at the front of the bus. Tony and Manu were amazing. Funny, knowledgeable and they don’t take themselves too seriously yet you can tell by their clear direction during the day that they are very serious when needed. They are patient, as this tour was a busy…”

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7.Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,593 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore. Your tour leader handles the coach and village transfers, while you explore independently. Select the transport and lunch option carefully, since the low-cost package excludes Cinque Terre train and boat tickets.

“The tour was amazing! Cinque Terre is so beautiful and is worth to travel there. Federica, the tour guide, was extremely good, friendly and knowledgeable she gave us a lot of information of the towns we visited. For all her work she deserves a special thanks! We really enjoyed the tour and we had a lot of fun ! Highly recommended!”

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8.Seaside Beauty Day Trip to Cinque Terre

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,577 reviews · from $130

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned coach, train, and boat, with free time in Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore. Guides such as Alex, Federica, John, and Lorenza keep the day organized while you explore, swim, and take in the coast.

“We had a wonderful trip to Cinque Terre. Jon and Anna our guides really looked after us making sure we always knew where and when we needed to meet. We had plenty of time to explore all of the towns. It was a really lovely day. I highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Day Trip to Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,283 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Florence at 7:30 am for a full-day bus tour through Tuscany. Walk Siena with a local guide, visit its cathedral if selected, eat at a family-run winery, explore San Gimignano, and see Pisa’s famous square and Leaning Tower. English service, with some departures combining languages.

“Whilst this is a long day, it was worth it to see all the sights we saw! Our favourite stop was Siena, we would have loved to spend more time there. Lunch at Sam Gimignano was really nice. Our guide at Siena was quite difficult to understand and very breathy, she was struggling with the inclines. It was good to understand the history but also lovely to walk around on our own.”

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10.Day Trip with Free Time in San Gimignano and Siena

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 9 hours · from $71

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Florence to San Gimignano and Siena, with about two and a half hours in each town. Your tour leader, such as Sara, Sarah, or Alessandra, provides an orientation, maps, suggestions, and audio-guide help, leaving you free to explore.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. It was very well organised. The guide was friendly and informative with good recommendations and the driver was also friendly and funny. We would recommend.”

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11.Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,377 reviews · from $112

Travel from Florence by air-conditioned coach and train to Manarola and Monterosso, with free time for food, photos, and a light optional hike. Finish at Pisa’s Leaning Tower. English-speaking guides such as Dani, Nathan, and Lorenzo keep the long day organized.

“We ebjoyed a lot our trip! Dany&Jay werr great, Dragoș was an excellent driver! We apreciated that Dani gave us a lot of historical facts about the destination and we learned a lot. 5 star- trip with Dani and Dragoș!”

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12.Florence Day Trip: Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,108 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Start in Florence and spend 12 hours visiting Pisa, San Gimignano, a Chianti winery, and Siena. You’ll have free time in Pisa and San Gimignano, a Tuscan lunch with wine, and an English guided walk in Siena. Guides such as Marco, Niccolò, and Luca are noted for clear, friendly storytelling.

“This was a wonderful excursion but be prepared to walk a lot. It was actually more than I anticipated. We did however get to see some beautiful sights.”

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13.Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,004 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Leave Florence at 7:00 a.m. for a guided day in Cinque Terre, visiting Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Guides such as Marta, Sandro, and Federico are praised for keeping groups on time while sharing local tips. Select the train, boat, and lunch package if you want the easiest day.

“The tour was very enjoyable not just because of the beautiful locations we experienced but also because of our awesome tour leader Martha! She gave us precise information and guidance!The tour went smoothly!”

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14.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Spend 11.5 hours in Tuscany with a small group of up to 30 people. Visit Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo, then cook and eat a traditional lunch at Poggio ai Laghi. Guides such as Marco, Marta, and Emma are known for lively commentary, though the pace is full.

“Was overall a great day! Marco was very personable and informative. Would highly recommend. Perfect day”

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15.Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, Fegina Beach, and Pisa. An English-speaking guide, coach transport, train tickets, park admission, and free time are included. Expect beautiful views, several train changes, and plenty of walking.

“A great day but a long day. Lots of trains and buses and steps and walking. Be prepared for all this and then enjoy an informative and beautiful day. Guide Elizabetta was organised and helpful!”

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