Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia
Description
This private tour from the port of La Spezia to Cinque Terre is a lovely daytrip that will allow you to explore the spectacular coast and towns with a private guide. The guide will meet you at the port (or train station if you are in a hotel) and you will discover the lovely towns of Cinque Terre going by boat (subject to weather conditions) and train.The price also includes boat rides and train tickets. This is a private experience, you will not be part of a group
Tour Options
Itinerary
If you are coming on a cruise: your friendly local guide will meet you at the cruise terminal in La Spezia. Together with your guide, you will go from the cruise terminal to the train station (walking or by taxi - price of taxi not included) --- If you are staying in a hotel in La Spezia (or arriving from another city): you will meet your private guide directly at the train station La Spezia Centrale --- Together with your guide, you will take a short train ride of about 10 minutes and you will reach Riomaggiore, the first town (the train ticket is included).
If you are staying in a hotel in La Spezia (or arriving from another city): you will meet your private guide directly at the train station La Spezia Centrale. Together with your guide, you will take a short train ride of about 10 minutes and you will reach Riomaggiore, the first town (the train ticket is included).
Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Riomaggiore. She will make you explore the various coastal towns of Cinque Terre, taking you to the spots with the best views, making sure you will not miss out on anything that is worthwhile. Transfers between the various towns will be done by ferry-boat (included in the price - subject to weather conditions) and by train (included in the price)
You will then reach Manarola where your guide will show you around this charming little town
Together with your private guide you will reach and explore the lovely town of Vernazza. Here you may stop for lunch in one of the nice restaurants near the little port of the village (the price of lunch is not included but your guide will be happy to give you suggestions)
Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Monterosso. Please note that depending on the schedule of your cruise and how much time you wish to spend visiting each one, it is not always possible to visit all the towns.
At the end of your private tour of the Cinque Terre towns, your guide will take you back by train to La Spezia and from there you will reach the port on time to board your cruise (from station to port you may walk or take a taxi - price of taxi is not included).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are on a cruise: the guide will meet you AT THE PORT of La Spezia, she will be waiting holding a sign with your name at the cruise terminal --- If you are in hotel in La Spezia or arriving from another city: you will meet the guide AT THE TRAIN STATION of La Spezia Centrale (we will email you the meeting point details) --- Please let us know if you prefer to meet the guide at the port of La Spezia or at the train station of La Spezia Centrale (and if you are on a cruise please tell us also the cruise details) --- IMPORTANT: This tour is departing from the city of La Spezia. If your cruise is docking in other cities/ports (e.g. Livorno, Porto Venere, Marina di Carrara, etc.) it will be your responsibility to reach the meeting point in La Spezia (port or train station).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Medium amount of walking required
- Not suitable for people with mobility limitatations
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- The boat transfer is subject to weather conditions; if the weather is bad, the transfer will be done by train instead (with no price change or refund)
Reviews(172)
Our tour guide, Sonia, was absolutely amazing! We couldn't have asked for anyone better to take us around Cinque Terre. Because that is her hometown we felt like we got an extra special experience. She knew all of the ins and outs of the five towns and was constantly being greeted by locals as we walked around. Everything she recommended (restaurants, wine, gelato, shopping) were 10/10. This was the highlight of our European vacation!
Our guide was very knowledgeable, accommodating and very friendly . We asked for changes and a return via ferry. She made all arrangements on the spot.
we loved our guide Stefano! He is so knowledgeable about the area and we learned so much! He had great suggestions for restaurants and shopping. He guided us to all of the villages of Cinque Terrre by walking from one village to another as well as the train and the ferry. We loved experiencing all aspects and made it an adventure! Highly recommend!
Marta was amazing!!! She texted us upon ship’s arrival to describe where and how to meet her. She had all the tickets purchased in advance (ie train, boat, pathway of love, etc). She les us to the front of all lines, allowed us time for browsing and shopping…she took our pictures and texted us. She was simply amazing!
What an experience. We were not sure what to expect, but man it was amazing! Our guide Guilia, I hope I spelled that right, was wonderful. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but took changes with ease and grace. It was so informative and wonderful. An experience my whole family will remember forever.
What was nice about this tour was that our guide facilitated our movement from train to train to ferry. There is not many sightseeing spots so other than telling us where to eat there was nothing else for her to do. It clearly was not worth the 1200+ dollars for the 6 of us. This could have been done by ourselves.
Hi Philip, Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I’m glad to hear that your guide helped you move smoothly between trains and ferry connections, as that is actually one of the most important aspects of visiting Cinque Terre. The area is quite unique compared to cities like Rome or Florence, as the experience is less about guided “sightseeing stops” and more about navigating the villages, enjoying the scenery, and making the most of your time without delays or confusion. This is especially important for guests arriving on cruise ships with limited time. That said, I completely understand your point. It is true that it is possible to visit Cinque Terre independently. What we aim to provide with a private tour is a smoother, more relaxed experience, where all logistics are handled for you, timing is optimized, and you can simply enjoy the day without worrying about train schedules, ticketing, or planning between villages, especially during busy periods. It is probably also useful to remind that the price paid includes not only having an officially licensed private guide and the travel planning for the day, it also includes local train tickets, the Cinque Terre park tickets, and the scenic boat ride tickets. Your feedback is very helpful, and we will certainly use it to continue improving how we present and deliver this experience so expectations are as clear as possible. Thank you again, and I hope you still had a lovely day in this beautiful part of Italy. Andrea
Emilio was a phenomenal tour guide. Super knowledgeable and kept everything running smoothly without it feeling rushed. He made the day really easy to navigate. We were able to see all the villages except Corniglia and still felt like we got a great experience at each stop. He really went above and beyond — recommended a delicious restaurant in Vernazza and handled all the train and ferry logistics so we didn’t have to think about anything. Would definitely recommend him if you want a well-organized, stress-free tour. It was my second time visiting Cinque Terre, but the first time for my family. My four year old had a wonderful time.
Our tour guide was amazing! She tailored the tour to meet my kids needs ( gelato x2)!!!! She knew the area well and was very organized. It was a great day! Thanks again!
Nice having a guide so you don’t have to navigate on your own. There are trains to catch and a ferry. You go from one island to another and it’s very reassuring to know that the guide takes you there. Our guide.Lauradona was wonderful and helpful!
Cinque Terre is incredible! With a guide, you get to see everything and more. We highly recommend hiring a guide to get the most of your experience. Giovanna, is an amazing tour guide!
