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Cinque Terre tour with limoncino tasting from La Spezia Train Station

4.366 reviewsDay trips

  • 7–8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Be seduced by one of the most suggestive and renowned places in the world, set out to discover the breathtaking Cinque Terre in the company of our expert tour leader! Trains are undoubtedly the ideal means of transportation to explore the area: in just 15 minutes, passing through the sheer heights of the Ligurian Sea, you will reach Vernazza, one of the most colorful villages in the area. Enjoy some free time in this picturesque village. The second stop will be Monterosso, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, which also owns a stunning beach characterized by fine white sand and a clear and transparent sea. Here we have reserved a surprise: we will take you to taste the delicious limoncino in a traditional shop! After having some free time in Monterosso, take the train to Riomaggiore, the last stop before coming back to La Spezia. This small village, like the other four, offers breathtaking views of the coast.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Cinque Terre Card,your daily pass to the trains that you will need to go from one village to another
  • Limoncino tasting
  • Expert multilingual tour leader
  • Free time in Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Monterosso

Itinerary

  1. The starting point of your adventure, the entrance gate to the Cinque Terre National Park

    Passes by

  2. One of the most colorful villages in the area. Enjoy some free time in this picturesque village, characterized by pastel-colored houses with beautiful views of crystal clear waters.

    1 h

  3. The largest of the Cinque Terre villages, which also owns a stunning beach characterized by fine white sand and a clear and transparent sea. Here we have reserved a surprise: we will take you to taste the delicious limoncino in a traditional shop! This exquisite liqueur is ideal to toast for the wonderful day that you are spending, immersed in the nature, colors, and flavors of this fascinating and unique land!

    3 h

  4. the last stop before coming back to La Spezia. This small village, like the other four, offers breathtaking views of the coast, as well as glimpses of the daily life of the fishermen with their traditional boats that you will see tied to the port.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Ratings come from 66 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 5Martina our guide

    Martina our guide was amazing. Calm, clear and had great advice on where the best places were for Pasta and Gelato and explaining the history of each village. Thank you for a wonderful day.

    Tourist48311611173via Tripadvisor

  • 2Disappointed

    We were disappointed with the tour. When booking the tour it said it would be 7-8hrs but it ended up only being 5hrs. The tour guide was very unorganized and didn’t know where we were going. The lemoncello tasting was extremely small and lasted a minute.

    Lauren_Svia Viator

  • 5Fantastic Day!

    We had a fantastic day with Lisa! She was very professional and kept everyone on track, despite challenges with the train schedule. She was helpful and answered all questions when we had them. Highly recommended!

    Freehikevia Tripadvisor

  • 5A beautiful way to spend a day!

    The Tour included our local guide, train tickets, valid till midnight, so we could stay after the conclusion of our tour and a limoncino tasting. We explored 3 of the 5 Terre and were given plenty of time, before meeting up again to travel as a group to the next station. Being shoulder season, the crowds weren't excessive, the weather was brilliant and made climbing stairs and exploring, easier. There were plenty of choices for dining and the relaxed atmosphere was delightful. Romina, our guide was so helpful and accomodating, showing us where to meet and sending us train tickets if we chose to stay longer. Highly recommend this tour.

    L7372CRmirandarvia Tripadvisor

  • 5A World Wonder!

    Our guide, Romina, gave us plenty of time in these amazing towns. Visiting 3 out of the 5 Terre in this tour by train was a great way to appreciate their unique and beautiful terrain. Romina gave us the option to stay longer and utilise our tickets and explore the other 2 villages after our tour concluded. This region is a must see, as it is UNESCO listed, please be aware of the tickets that cover protections and restrictions for this incredible and beautiful area.

    Miranda_Ivia Viator

  • 5Friendly, Great Communication, Worth It!

    Off-Season very small group (3 + guide). Very thorough communication from company coordinating meeting. Text, then phone call to make sure we located our guide at the train station. Our guide, Lisa, was super friendly and energetic. Spoke great English and knew the Cinque Terra area very well. She had great insights. Lisa recommended an amazing place for lunch in Vernazza (get the stuffed muscles you will not be disappointed). We also took her dinner recommendation in La Spezia which was a super cool hidden (downstairs) gem. Lisa took pictures for us and was simply awesome. Tour was well paced, with plenty of time to see the villages and take it in! Climb the tower in Vernazza (if you’re able), the view is worth it! Off season, Monterosso was pretty much shuttered. Riomaggiore and Vernazza had more to offer (but Monterosso was a much larger geographic area to explore). Tour complete made it easy to see Cinque Terra Highly recommend.

    Darryl Mvia Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point
La Spezia Centrale Train Station, in front of the red statue located outside the main entrance
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
Ciao Florence Tours Srl
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in La Spezia

  • Its from-price is 84% below the median of the 108 day trips we list in La Spezia.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 108.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About La Spezia

La Spezia is a Ligurian port on the Gulf of Poets, with a naval harbour, museums and the main rail gateway to the Cinque Terre villages and Portovenere.

La Spezia lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Ligurian coast, ringed by hills of olive groves and sheltered by a long breakwater. It is an important naval base as well as a commercial port, and a seafront promenade, Passeggiata Morin, runs beside the harbour. The Amedeo Lia Museum holds paintings and medieval works, and the Castello di San Giorgio on a hill above keeps finds from the area.

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