Lemon tour in Cinque Terre: Hike, grove tasting & limoncino

Walk the coastal path to a working lemon grove and taste what grows there

A two-hour guided hike from Vernazzo along the terraced slopes of Cinque Terre, ending at Azienda Agricola La Bottega's lemon grove for a tasting of limoncino, Cinque Terre DOC wine and traditional Ligurian focaccia. The trek follows part of the coastal path toward Monterosso, passing through the characteristic landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with short steep sections and sea views throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and tasting in Vernazza

• Visit Vernazza village square
• Hike path towards Monterosso
• Visit lemon grove at La Bottega Farm
• Taste limoncino, wine, and focaccia

The experience

The hike starts in Vernazzo's village square, where the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia sits above the water. From there the path climbs along the terraced slopes, opening views back down to the village and across the Cinque Terre coast. You're walking the SVA path, the same route that connects these five villages, but you leave it before reaching Monterosso. The destination is the lemon grove itself.

At Azienda Agricola La Bottega, the lemons surround you on the hillside. The tasting includes limoncino made from those lemons, other liqueurs, Cinque Terre DOC wine and focaccia, the flatbread that appears at every meal along this coast. A guide leads the whole experience in English or Italian, and the farm adds a small surprise at the end. The trek has short, steep sections, so proper hiking shoes matter. Open-toed shoes won't work. Dogs are welcome if kept on a leash, as required in the national park.

Two hours covers the walk, the grove and the tasting. Public transport runs nearby if you need it to reach the starting point or leave afterward. Children from age two can join. The hike suits moderate fitness, though it's not recommended for travelers with mobility concerns or cardiovascular limitations.

What’s included

• Free entry to the hiking trail and the La Bottega lemon grove.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• tasting of limoncino, liqueurs, Cinque Terre DOC wine and focaccia.
• a small surprise gift at the end of the experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (2 to 13 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided coastal walk that ends at a working lemon grove for tastings, rather than a self-guided hike stopping at multiple viewpoints.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 13 years).

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 is the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia in Vernazzo?

The church overlooks Vernazzo's village square, where the hike begins. It's the landmark that sits above the water at the start of the path.

How steep is the hike to the lemon grove?

The trek has short, steep sections along the terraced slopes, so proper hiking footwear is essential. The path climbs from sea level through the characteristic Cinque Terre landscape, but the total distance keeps it to two hours.

What exactly do you taste at the lemon grove?

The tasting includes limoncino made from La Bottega's own lemons, other liqueurs, Cinque Terre DOC wine and traditional Ligurian focaccia. Everything is served at the farm itself, surrounded by the working grove.

Can I bring my dog on this hike?

Dogs are absolutely allowed and welcome on the trek. They must be kept on a leash throughout, as required by the national park regulations.

How do I get to Vernazzo to start the tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You can reach Vernazzo by train or local bus. The hike begins in the village square.