The 6 Food Day Trips in Florence We Would Book First

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring medieval Tuscany by coach, with free time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, a three-wine tasting and Tuscan lunch at a Chianti winery, and guided Siena options including the striped cathedral and Piccolomini Library. Guides such as Sandro, Marta, Ricardo, and Ilaria have earned warm praise.

“Other reviews are correct- this is not a guided tour. However, I liked how we are on our own in each city rather than having to keep up with a guide and large group. Hilary was very sweet and gave us information about each city before exiting the bus. The winery was just a tasting experience (4 wines) with lunch. I thought they gave us a lot of food: bruschetta, meats, cheese, a full portion of pasta with ragu, and biscotti. Personally I was full after it. The employees there were very energetic and fun. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Uneven streets and hills. This tour is not…”

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2.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 reaching Cinque Terre from Florence by coach, then explore Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore by train and, if conditions allow, boat. Guides such as Gabriele, John, Alex, and Constantino keep the large group moving, but village time is mostly independent. Choose lunch if you want local street food included.

“Beautiful as expected! It was a little rushed at the bigger villages with the time given. I would not include the lunch as it was very disappointing. Plenty of other places to find and there was enough time at this village for a leisurely lunch at a place of your choosing. Our guide kept everything moving and organized. Our bus driver masterfully navigated the windy road! Thank you Sara and Zamny! Then Sara provided a wonderful recommendation for dinner when we returned to Florence.”

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3.Day Trip to Cinque Terre with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,854 reviews · 12 hours · from $135

Leave Florence early for a full day along the Cinque Terre coast. Your guide handles the coach, regional trains, and seasonal boat, while you explore Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore on foot. Expect about an hour in three villages, three hours in Monterosso, and a swim break when conditions allow. Guides may include John, Chiara, Alex, Roberto, or Sebastian.

“The day trip was so successful because Roberto is such a great guide . He gives good information ! He provides his phone number in case of issues. He gives succinct directions and prompts. Husband & I thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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4.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,315 reviews · 13 hours · from $53Best value

Travel from Florence to four Cinque Terre villages with a multilingual escort, comfortable coach, trains, and a seasonal ferry. Guides such as Emma, Marco, Laila, and Hilary have been praised for clear timing and practical tips. Choose transport only for freedom, or add train, boat, and a small focaccia and gelato tasting.

“It was a great trip but so much to visit in such short time. I wish we had longer time in Monterosso and maybe skipped one or two of the other cities. They all look the same except Monterosso that has a beach”

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

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

Travel from Florence through Chianti and the Tuscan hills, stopping in Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo. You’ll join a three-hour cooking class at Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi, eat what you prepare, and visit two wine estates. Guides such as Marco and Marta are praised for clear advice and friendly energy.

“Our guides were tentative & excellent. The bus accommodations comfortable. Great tour. Our package included lunch & I do not recommend that. The food was fine along w/location however the service was below average. Finally we left without paying for our one glass of wine because no one came to our table, they brought the wrong wine & regardless of being told we wanted a different o wine from our first (included) glass. Two different waiters were not concerned w/ good service, we were ignored. We attempted to have other staff attend to us but w/ no response. We finally left because we were going to miss our bus. I…”

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6.San Gimignano & Volterra Day Trip with Food & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $327

Spend 9.5 hours with a guide such as Luciana, traveling by air-conditioned car from Florence to Volterra and San Gimignano. Walk medieval streets, see Etruscan and alabaster traditions, eat lunch at a winery, taste Vernaccia and Chianti Super Tuscan wines, and try gelato from a world champion maker.

“This was one of our favourite days. Our guide was great and we had a fantastic day”

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