Pisa and Cinque Terre Private Tour from La Spezia Port

Skip the train queues and cruise buses: visit Pisa and three Cinque Terre villages in one day with a private driver.

A private minivan tour from La Spezia port takes you to Pisa's Leaning Tower and three villages of Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Portovenere) with an English-speaking driver, returning to your ship on schedule. The tour runs 9 hours and includes hotel or port pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, a map, and an audio guide in English or Spanish.

The experience

You're picked up from the cruise terminal and driven to Pisa for a short city tour centered on the Leaning Tower. After Pisa, your driver takes you to Riomaggiore, the first village of Cinque Terre, where you have roughly an hour to walk the streets and waterfront. The driver then escorts you to Manarola for the second stop, followed by Portovenere for the final village visit. Throughout the day you travel in an air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi on board, and your driver provides information about each place. When you're ready to return, he brings you back to the ship in time for departure.

The route avoids the crowds and wait times that come with public trains and shared tour buses. You set the pace at each village (linger longer at one, move through another faster) without being locked into a group schedule. The driver speaks English and Spanish, and an audio guide is available in those languages plus Italian if you want additional context while traveling between stops.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned minivan transport from the cruise terminal.
• meet-and-greet at pickup.
• English-speaking driver.
• Wi-Fi on board.
• bottled water.
• a map of the region.
• English, Spanish or Italian audio guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

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 levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuscan Vibes

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to control the pace at each stop and avoid waiting for trains or sharing a bus with large groups. The driver's flexibility means you spend more time where you want and less time where you don't, all while staying on schedule for your ship.

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Top questions

How much time do I get to spend in each Cinque Terre village?

Riomaggiore, the first village, gives you roughly an hour to explore. Manarola and Portovenere follow, though the exact time at each depends on how long you spend in Pisa and how the day unfolds. Your driver waits for you at each stop and coordinates the schedule so you're back at the ship on time.

What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa like when you arrive?

The Leaning Tower is Pisa's most famous landmark, a marble bell tower that tilts visibly to one side. The tour includes a short city tour of Pisa with a final stop at the tower, so you see it and have time to photograph it, though climbing it is not part of this itinerary.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between villages in Cinque Terre?

No. Your private driver handles all transportation. He takes you from Pisa to Riomaggiore, then to Manarola, then to Portovenere, and back to the port. You walk within each village on your own, but getting between them is included.

Is lunch included, or do I buy food in the villages?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You'll have time to eat at a restaurant or café in the villages you visit. Your driver can suggest options, and the map provided helps you navigate.

What happens if my ship leaves early or I want to return sooner?

The tour is timed to return you to the port before your ship departs. Let your driver know your exact departure time when you meet, and he'll plan the day accordingly to get you back safely.