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Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia

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La Spezia, Italy
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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • Flexible itinerary that we can customize for you
  • Private tour
  • Boat transfer (subject to weather conditions, not available from 1 Nov to 29 Mar, public service)
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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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).

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La Spezia Cruise Port

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).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stazione La Spezia Centrale

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).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore

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)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Storico di Manarola

You will then reach Manarola where your guide will show you around this charming little town
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Vernazza

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)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Antico

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Stazione La Spezia Centrale

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).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Medium amount of walking required

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Flexible itinerary that we can customize for you
  • Private tour
  • Boat transfer (subject to weather conditions, not available from 1 Nov to 29 Mar, public service)
  • Train transfers
  • Friendly local guide (fully licensed)
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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)

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