Discover the beauty of Italy on this immersive walking tour from Florence to the famed Cinque Terre. Explore colorful villages, scenic coastlines, and hidden local spots with expert guides. Perfect for adventure lovers and culture seekers alike!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in decent physical shape who are comfortable walking for several hours
Wildlife
History
Cinque Terre was originally a rugged maritime area inhabited mostly by fishermen, with a history of seafaring and trade dating back centuries.
Conservation
Efforts are in place to preserve the natural beauty and prevent over-tourism in Cinque Terre, encouraging sustainable travel practices.
Keys of Italy
Discover the beauty of Italy on this immersive walking tour from Florence to the famed Cinque Terre. Explore colorful villages, scenic coastlines, and hidden local spots with expert guides. Perfect for adventure lovers and culture seekers alike!
Keys of Italy is a Florence-based tour operator offering curated day trips, private tours, and guided experiences across Italy. Founded to connect visitors with Italy’s regional highlights, the company organizes departures from Firenze to destinations including Cinque Terre, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and the Ferrari Museum, as well as long-distance departures to Milan, Venice, Turin, Naples, Bari, and Sicily.
Tours range from walking and food tours to wine tastings, cooking classes, museum guided visits, skip-the-line access, private transfers, and active adventures such as 4x4 Etna excursions.
The portfolio includes thematic experiences—historical city walks, art and gallery tours (Uffizi, Accademia, Pinacoteca), and specialist itineraries like Egyptian Museum guided visits and automotive museum tours. Food-focused offerings cover pasta, pizza, gelato, Mozzarella, arancino, cannoli, and street-food tastings. Wine experiences highlight Chianti, Brunello, Val d'Orcia, Bolgheri, Franciacorta, and Langhe regions.
Many tours explicitly list private options, train transfers, and skip-the-line museum access where indicated. Departure cities identified in tour titles include Florence, Milan, Venice, Rome, Naples, Turin, Bari, Catania, Lecce and Palermo-area experiences, making the company’s reach national in scope.
Keys of Italy provides practical options such as transfers, tailored private days, and classes alongside classic sightseeing. The collection of over one hundred offered itineraries reflects a broad catalogue of experiences centered on Tuscany and extending throughout Italy.
All descriptions above are based on the published trip titles and summaries provided for Keys of Italy and reference only factual elements listed. Information reflects provided trip names, summaries, and stated departure locations accurately.
Base Location
Firenze, Toscana
Central hub for Tuscany departures
Tours Offered
129
Extensive catalogue of Italy trips
Operating Area
Italy-wide
Departures from many Italian cities
Experience Types
Walking, Food, Wine, Private
Range of tour styles available
Select a private tour, food experience or day trip from Florence and across Italy — review available itineraries and book with confidence.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Ensure you wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain and cobblestone streets.
Pack Sun Protection
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to stay protected during sunny sections of the tour.
Stay Hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle, especially on warmer days, to stay refreshed throughout the walk.
Bring a Camera
Capture the stunning coastal views and charming villages along the route for lasting memories.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good shoes are needed for walking on varied terrain and cobblestone streets.
Sun protection
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses help protect against sun exposure during extended outdoor time.
summer
Light rain jacket
A compact rain jacket can be useful in case of unexpected rain showers.
spring|fall|winter
Camera or smartphone with charger
Capture breathtaking coastal views and vibrant village scenes along the route.