All our vehicles are deeply cleaned/sanitized before each service
Free cancellation up to 24 hrs – no charge if ship misses port – full refund if cruise is cancelled
Top privacy, flexibility and comfort with pick up/drop off directly at your ship
Explore the world-famous UNESCO site, the perfect shore tour to Cinque Terre from La Spezia
Customize your itinerary to maximize your time
Admire the scenic views of the Italian Riviera
Experience a local train/boat to move through the villages
Conclude your day with an easy pick up directly at the last visited village
Inaccessible until recently, Cinque Terre have kept the charm that makes them so special. Besides using your private vehicle, it is also necessary to take the local train and/or boat services to move through the villages as there is no coastal road to connect them.
Fill your eyes with unique beauty in a tour to Cinque Terre from La Spezia Port. Five miles of spectacular rocky coast, two promontories. Thousands of kilometers of dry walls built on terraces cultivated with vineyards, five medieval fishing villages built on rock.
Now add the incredible colors of the sea and sky and you may understand what Cinque Terre is.
Discover Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso! Each unique in its way all part of a national park system protected by UNESCO since 1997.
This is our suggestion after many years of’ experimenting’, the perfect solution to maximize your time and enjoy this beautiful area with maximum comfort:
Depart from your ship at La Spezia Port and arrive in La Spezia, a journey through panoramic roads until Riomaggiore. Along this stretch of road, admire the Golfo di La Spezia, vineyards and lovely countryside.
Drop off in Riomaggiore, the first of the five villages (South). You have all the necessary info from your driver on how to use the train/boat, timetables, maps, etc and just enjoy these amazing lands.
The walking path that connects Riomaggiore to Manarola (Via dell’Amore, The Path of Love), is still closed for repairs after the flood. To reach Manarola we suggest going by train. Same suggestion from Manarola to Corniglia or directly to the 4th village called Vernazza.
Normally we suggest skipping Corniglia because it is the only one of the five towns not located directly on the coast (no pier). Naturally, if you are interested in visiting Corniglia you can do this from the train station at the bottom of the hill, there is a shuttle service (usually very crowded!) that goes up to the village.
If you are energic enough, you may want to climb up the 400 steps (and come down again!), but this takes up a lot of your time in Cinque Terre and we don’t recommend it.
Experience a boat ride, take a boat between Manarola and Vernazza, admire Corniglia and take pictures of village from the sea.
The last stop of your private experience to Cinque Terre is in Monterosso. Visit the old part of the village, taste typical seafood in one of the many local restaurants. Or relax on the sandy beach of Fegina (newest part) and take a refreshing bath in the crystalline water of the Ligurian Sea.
Last but not least: if you are on a big bus tour you have to go back and forth by train because buses are not authorized to drop you off at Riomaggiore and pick you up at Monterosso. Save time, stress and walking as your driver can pick you up directly in Monterosso and bring you back to your ship.
Your private day at Cinque Terre from La Spezia Port ends with a comfortable ride back to the Cruiser Terminal.
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Prices below are per party (not per person), vary depending on group size and are valid for pick up/drop off in La Spezia Port.
For different pick up/drop off locations, larger parties (9 or more people) or customized itineraries, please Contact us for alternative options for an estimate.
Tour type: private, your party will be the only one in the vehicle
Language: the driver is English-speaking
Vehicle: Mercedes sedan or van, depending on your party size
Activity level: medium
Accessibility: this tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair/scooters users, due to the morphological nature of the area and the logistics of the itinerary.
Worry-free policy for cruisers: this tour is covered by our special policy for cruisers, inclusive of guaranteed on-time return to your ship – no charge if the ship misses port – full refund if the cruise is canceled
Friendly cancellation policy: full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the departure time
Travel Safe & Book With Confidence: this tour is covered by our special Book with confidence and travel safe policy
Anti-Covid rules: updated info about the requirements to travel in Italy through the official site of the Italian Ministry of Health
Departure/Return point: cruiser terminal in La Spezia.
Departure time: Suggested 8:00am but you can customize it to suit your travel needs.
Please note: ask your cruise company the time you’ll be able to disembark.
Sometimes docking and disembarkation time don’t correspond, and not all passengers may disembark at the same time.
Service duration: The price includes up to 9 hours (i.e. 8:00am pick up – 5:00pm drop off).
If you’d like to extend your day, according to your ship departure schedule you can check availability directly with your driver.
Meeting instructions: As soon as you disembark catch one of the free shuttle buses waiting close to the ship, for a 2 minutes ride.
Your driver will be waiting for you where the shuttle drops you off, holding a sign with your name on it.
Please note: the above schedule is to give an idea about distances, driving and sightseeing time. This tour can be completely customized to suit your travel needs!
Simply let us know your preferences at the time of booking or talk to the driver at the beginning of your day.
Can we reserve a local guide directly on-site, on the day?
Unfortunately, no! If you’d like to add this optional service, you must book it at the time of reservation or at least a few days in advance.
Do you suggest adding a local guide to Cinque Terre Tour?
It is totally up to you! An expert local guide can enrich your experience with history, facts, anecdotes. However, this itinerary is famous for its natural views, the particularity of the buildings on the cliff.
Is the private tour to Cinque Terre accessible for people with disability?
Unfortunately, no! Cinque Terre tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair/scooters users, due to the morphological nature of the area and the logistics of the itinerary.
How much walking is involved in the private tour to Cinque Terre?
This is not a hiking tour so you don’t need to be an expert hiker. You will move through the villages by local train/boat. Therefore, the main walking would be from the train stations/piers to the center of the villages, plus to visit the villages.
Is ‘Via dell’Amore’ path open?’
Via dell’Amore’ path connecting Riomaggiore to Manarola is still closed for repair works after the flood.
Are the train/boat tickets to move through the villages, included in the price?
Tickets are not included in the price because being a private service you are free to decide how to move through the villages, (train or boat) where to stop, etc.
What is the per person price of the train tickets?
Euro 4.00 per ride. If you go with our suggestion to visit max 4 villages, you will need max 3 tickets, for a total of Euro 12.00 per person.
How long are the train rides between the villages?
Between 2 to 4 minutes each.
What is the per person price of the boat tickets?
Riomaggiore – Manarola, Euro 6.00 per person
Manarola – Vernazza, Euro 10.00 per person
Vernazza – Monterosso, Euro 7.00 per person
If you do a boat ride you will save 1 train ticket
How long are the boat rides between the villages?
Approx. 15 minutes each.
Is the boat service running all year round?
The boat service normally runs (April to October) and is subject to weather/sea conditions.
You may find additional info on our FAQs page on the Private Cruise Port Tours section.
You can change your service date for free, as much as you want.
If you don’t know when you’ll be able to travel, you can convert your existing payments to credit, and use it whenever you want.
You can transfer your credit to a friend or family member, at no extra cost.
– Up to 24 hours in advance for Small Group Tours.
– Up to 72 hours in advance for for Private Tours & Transfers.
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