Cinque Terre Walking Tour: Monterosso with Wine & Food Tastings

Two hours, five wine tastings, and the stories behind the villages

A private walking tour of Monterosso and the Cinque Terre villages with a live guide in English, Italian or French. You'll walk scenic routes through the old village, stop at landmarks like the Aurora tower and San Giovanni Battista church, and taste local focaccia, bruschetta and DOC wines produced in the region. The guide shares the history and curiosities of each village and offers tips for the rest of your time in Cinque Terre.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walking tour of Monterosso and tastings

• Meet guide at Monterosso train station
• Walk through Monterosso with historical insights
• Pass by Aurora tower
• Visit San Cristoforo Hill castle area
• Pass by oratory of Santa Maria di Porto Salvo
• Pass by church of San Giovanni Battista
• Stop for focaccia and bruschetta tasting
• Taste DOC wines of Cinque Terre
• Pass by oratory of the Confraternity of the Blacks

The experience

Two hours is enough to cover Monterosso's core without rushing. Your guide meets you at the train station and leads you through the old village, pointing out the Aurora tower at the foot of San Cristoforo hill (a landmark visible from all five villages), and the 17th-century oratory with its black-and-white striped façade. You'll also see San Giovanni Battista, built in the 13th and 14th centuries as a specimen of Ligurian Gothic, and learn why the Confraternity of the Blacks got its name from the robes worn during processions.

The tastings are woven through the walk rather than bunched at the end. You stop for focaccia and bruschetta at local spots, then taste five DOC wines made in the Cinque Terre itself. The guide tells you about the history and peculiarities of not just Monterosso but all the villages, giving you context for what you'll see if you explore further on your own.

This works whether you're staying several days or passing through for one afternoon. The guide's tips and local knowledge let you make better use of whatever time you have left in the region.

What’s included

• Five DOC wine tastings from the Cinque Terre region.
• focaccia and bruschetta.
• a professional guide in English, Italian or French.
• scenic stops for photos and local history throughout the walk.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?The tour starts at Monterosso train station, so you don't need a car or need to arrange separate transport to the meeting point. Book this if you're arriving by train or staying in one of the villages and want a guide who knows the area and speaks your language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the guide?

Your guide waits for you at Monterosso train station. The tour runs for two hours from that meeting point.

Are the wine tastings included, or do I pay extra for them?

Five DOC wine tastings are included in the tour price, along with focaccia and bruschetta. No additional cost for the food and wine stops.

Will we visit all five Cinque Terre villages or just Monterosso?

The tour focuses on Monterosso and covers the key landmarks there: the Aurora tower, the oratory, and San Giovanni Battista church. The guide shares history and information about all the Cinque Terre villages throughout the walk, but the route itself stays in Monterosso.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not in great shape?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. If you have dietary requirements, let the operator know when you book.