Cinque Terre and Pisa: Full-day minivan and ferry tour

Ferry between five coastal villages, then drive inland to the Leaning Tower

A full-day shore excursion from La Spezia port combines minivan transport and ferry-boat access to explore Cinque Terre's villages, including Vernazzo, and a stop at Pisa's Leaning Tower. The tour leader navigates you village by village through the Mediterranean coastline, with round-trip port pickup included and groups capped at 8 people per booking. Ferry and train fares are separate. Lunch is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Leaning Tower of Pisa50m
2. Vernazza1h

Visit Pisa and Cinque Terre villages

• Drive to Pisa city
• Visit Leaning Tower and Miracle Square
• Travel to Vernazza village
• Explore Vernazza village
• Travel to Monterosso village
• Explore Monterosso village

The experience

The tour starts with a drive inland to Pisa, about an hour from the port. You'll see the Leaning Tower and Miracle Square on foot, with time to walk around the piazza. Entry to climb the tower is separate. After Pisa, the route heads back toward the coast and Cinque Terre, where the minivan drops you at the ferry point. From there, the guide leads you by boat and on foot through the villages scattered along the cliffs, Vernazzo among them, with narrow paths and steps connecting the stops. Monterosso, the largest village in the Cinque Terre National Park, rounds out the day before the return ferry and minivan ride back to the port.

The minivan holds up to 8 people, so larger groups split into two separate tours. Your guide speaks English or Italian and stays with the group all day, pacing the village visits and explaining what you're seeing. The boat and any train rides between villages cost extra and depend on your child's age if you're traveling with kids. Wear comfortable athletic shoes, a hat and sunscreen. The paths are steep and uneven in places, though there's no formal hiking involved. The full day runs about 9 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Private minivan transport from La Spezia port.
• round-trip port pickup and drop-off.
• tour leader in English or Italian for the full day.
• ferry-boat access between Cinque Terre villages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Italian07:45, 08:15 and 09:00

Guide in English or Italian07:45, 08:15 and 09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:45, 08:15 and 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 17 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bellaitalia Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at La Spezia and want both Cinque Terre's villages and Pisa in one day with a group of 8 or fewer. The full-day pace and clifftop terrain with frequent steps require comfort with sustained walking on steep ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour from La Spezia port?

Round-trip minivan transport from the port, the guide for the full day, and ferry-boat access between Cinque Terre villages are included. Ferry and train fares between the villages, lunch, and entry to the Leaning Tower are separate costs.

How do you get between the Cinque Terre villages?

The guide leads you by ferry-boat between the villages, with some walking on the narrow clifftop paths and steps that connect them. Monterosso is the largest village and the final stop before returning to the port.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs about 9 hours from port pickup to drop-off, including the drive to Pisa, the stop there, and the ferry time between Cinque Terre villages.

Can I climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Entry to the Leaning Tower is not included and costs extra. You'll have time to see it and walk around Miracle Square during the Pisa stop, and can buy a ticket on the day if you want to go inside.