Cinque Terre Full-day Food Tour

4.0 (1 reviews) Monterosso al Mare, Italy
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Duration7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Ligurians and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting region. Travellers come from far and wide to explore Cinque Terre, the five small picturesque colourful old villages, Unesco World Heritage Sites since 1997, perched on the sea and in close symbiosis with nature, worldwide famous for its terraced vineyards, cliff-hanging trails, lush olive groves, terraced slopes and its coloured houses that decorate the entire mountainside.

Join our small group of food lovers and explore all of the Cinque Terre 5 Villages. Follow your foodie guide to the most beloved bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste our local fares.

Take a public boat and trains and receive personalised attention while mixing with the community. Enjoy a delicious aperitivo watching the sunset at our last stop in Riomaggiore for a memorable Italian experience.

What's included

  • Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (6 stops)
  • Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8 (minimum number: 2 people)
  • Friendly English speaking tour guide
  • Boat Ticket Monterosso/Manarola
  • Gratuities
  • Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
  • Cinque Terre Train Card (1 day)

What to expect

  1. Cinque Terre
    Pass by
    A guided food tour to discover the Cinque Terre 5 villages (Monterosso, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia & Riomaggiore) learning about their history while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
  2. Monterosso al Mare
    1h
    You will meet your guide in Monterosso. Nobody can resist its charming beach and “Carugi” (alleys) of the village where we will have the most delicious street food tastings of Liguria and continue visiting the historic center and main Church which like a shrine holds the treasures of the small fishermen community.
  3. Manarola
    1h
    We will embark on the boat to reach Manarola, with a navigation of about 20 minutes, thanks to which we will embrace in a single glance the spectacle of the Cinque Terre coast, taking memorable pics of the villages seen from the sea. You will taste other Ligurian local specialties in Manarola while walking the romantic path the "manarolino" for unforgettable views.
  4. Vernazza
    2h
    You cannot miss the train experience to move between one village and the other as all the locals do. We will take a 5 minutes train and get off in Vernazza. Your guide will tell you incredible stories about it. Enjoy its historic center and Santa Margherita Church and sit in the main square to sample our two last street food specialties most beloved by the locals and allow you to grasp the soul of these unique place.
  5. Corniglia
    1h
    Enjoy the colourfully painted houses cling to a ridge above the sea from the Belvedere Santa Maria reached by narrow lanes and stairways from Corniglia's central square.
  6. Riomaggiore
    2h
    End the tour with a delicious aperitif at the Cinque Terre's easternmost village with its pastel-shaded houses surrounding the little charming marina.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us outside the Farmacia in Monterosso at Via Fegina 44, just beside the Monterosso Train Station Ticket Office. Look out for our tour guide.

End point

The tour ends in Riomaggiore. Our guide will give you all the information you need to continue your day: train and boat connections, best restaurants and bars for aperitifs and dinner.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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