Cinque Terre and Via dell’Amore Private Tour from La Spezia

Duration7h

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the Cinque Terre on a private tour with a friendly guide and be among the first travelers to walk along the Via dell’Amore, recently reopened to the public. Walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola along this breathtaking path. Enjoy wonderful views of the bright Ligurian Sea as you make your way to Manarola. Then continue your visit through three charming towns, traveling by train and ferry (subject to weather conditions). Your guide will handle all schedules and navigation, so you can simply relax and immerse yourself in the Ligurian lifestyle. You'll also have free time to explore on your own and enjoy lunch at a nice spot (at your own expense).

- Walk along the just-reopened path of the Via dell’Amore (Lovers' Path) with breathtaking views of the coast and plenty of photo ops

- Explore Italy’s Ligurian coast of Cinque Terre on a private tour

- Travel by train, boat, and on foot, and see the beauty of the region

- Learn about the region’s history and culture with a local guide

What's included

Flexible itinerary that we can customize for you
Via dell'Amore entry tickets
Private tour
Boat transfer (subject to weather conditions, not available from 1 Nov to 29 Mar, public service)
Friendly local guide (fully licensed)
Train transfers

Food and drinks

What to expect

La Spezia Cruise Port
35m · Admission ticket included

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). 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).
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
10m · Admission ticket 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).
Riomaggiore
45m

Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Riomaggiore, you will enjoy view from its stunning cliffside views and of the romantic harbor.
Via dell'Amore
30m · Admission ticket included

You will enter and walk along the Via dell'Amore, also known as the Lovers' Way, a breathtaking paved cliffside trail that connects the towns of Riomaggiore and Manarola. Walking here offers an enchanting and unique perspective of the coastline and the deep, bright Ligurian Sea, while immersing yourself in the scent of Mediterranean vegetation. The walk is easy and suitable for everyone.
Manarola
1h

At the end of the Lover's way, you will arrive in Manarola where your guide will show you around this charming little town. You will then continue the walking tour of the Cinque Terre towns. You will move from town to town by train and by ferry boat (subect to weather conditions), giving you the opportunity to admire the beautiful coastline also from the sea.
Manarola scenic viewpoint
20m

Your guide will take you to the spots with the best views, making sure you will not miss out on anything that is worthwhile.
Vernazza
1h 30m

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).
Monterosso al Mare
1h 30m

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.
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
35m · Admission ticket included

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).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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. Please tell us also the cruise details.

Meeting point

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).

End point

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. Please tell us also the cruise details.

End point

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).

Additional 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Significant amount of walking required
Not suitable for people with mobility limitatations
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat 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)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.