Cinque Terre tour from La Spezia Port: Limoncino tasting included

Three villages, one afternoon, no planning needed

A guided shore excursion from La Spezia Port takes you by train through three Cinque Terre villages (Vernazzo, Monterosso and Riomaggiore) with free time in each to explore, a limoncino tasting in Monterosso, and a Cinque Terre Card for all train travel between stops. The guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish or Italian, and the return is timed to your ship's departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cinque Terre villages

• Start from La Spezia Port
• Travel to Vernazza village
• Free time to explore Vernazza
• Travel to Monterosso village
• Limoncino tasting in Monterosso
• Free time and lunch in Monterosso
• Visit panoramic terrace in Monterosso
• Travel to Riomaggiore village
• Walk narrow streets in Riomaggiore
• Visit fishing port and panoramic terrace
• Return to La Spezia Port

The experience

You arrive at La Spezia Port and board a train to Vernazzo, the first of the three villages on the itinerary. The Cinque Terre Card, included in your tour, covers all train travel between the stops, so you move between villages without arranging separate tickets. Vernazzo is known for its colorful harbor and narrow streets. You get free time to walk through the village and take in the panoramic views from the waterfront.

Monterosso is the second stop, and this is where the limoncino tasting happens. A traditional lemon liqueur from the region, limoncino is offered at one of the village's traditional shops as part of the tour. After the tasting, you have time to explore Monterosso's attractions: restaurants, shops, and a panoramic terrace with a view toward a statue of St. Francis of Assisi, or grab lunch before moving on.

Riomaggiore, the final village, gives you free time to walk the narrow streets, visit the fishing port, and stand on a panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Cinque Terre and the distinctive architecture of the town itself. A multilingual guide accompanies the group throughout, and the tour is structured to return you to La Spezia Port in time for your ship's departure.

What’s included

• Cinque Terre Card (train pass for all three villages).
• expert multilingual guide in your chosen language.
• limoncino tasting in Monterosso.
• guaranteed return to La Spezia Port timed to your ship's departure.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour in Spanish08:15 and 09:15

Tour in English08:15 and 09:15

Tour in Italian08:15 and 09:15

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:15 and 09:15

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

Is this one for you?Choose this if your ship docks at La Spezia and you want a guided walk through three Cinque Terre villages with a fixed return time that syncs to your cruise schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 Vernazzo like when we arrive?

Vernazzo is known for its colorful harbor and narrow streets built into the cliffside. You'll have free time to walk through the village and enjoy views from the waterfront. The guide will point out the main sights before leaving you to explore on your own pace.

How do we get between the three villages?

You travel by train between Vernazzo, Monterosso and Riomaggiore. The Cinque Terre Card included in your tour covers all train travel, so you board and ride without buying additional tickets at each stop.

What exactly happens during the limoncino tasting?

In Monterosso, you visit a traditional shop where you'll taste limoncino, a lemon liqueur made in the region. The tasting is arranged as part of the tour, and afterward you have free time to explore the village or have lunch before the next stop.

How long do we spend in each village?

The itinerary gives you free time in Vernazzo and Riomaggiore to explore at your own pace, and time in Monterosso for the limoncino tasting plus lunch and browsing. The guide manages the group's movement between villages to keep the tour on schedule for your ship's return.