About this tour
A nine-hour private excursion from La Spezia port exploring two of Italy's most storied coastal destinations. Travel by comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide through the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre and the dramatic clifftop village of Portovenere. Small groups of up to eight people ensure you move at your own pace, discovering weathered fishing villages, narrow laneways, and Mediterranean vistas without the cruise-ship crowds. Bottled water included; lunch and train tickets arranged separately.
Highlights
- Portovenere's pastel-painted harbourside and Church of Doria
- Five villages of Cinque Terre at your own tempo
- Private Mercedes minivan, no large coach groups
- Port pickup and return timed to your ship
- Moderate walking through village streets and coastal paths
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
What to expect
Your guide collects you directly from the port and drives you into the heart of the Cinque Terre World Heritage area. Portovenere comes first—expect narrow lanes, fishing boats, and views across to the islands. From there, you'll explore the five Cinque Terre villages at a pace that suits your group. Each has its own character: terraced vineyards above, pastel buildings hugging the cliffs, locals selling produce from doorways. You'll walk between them on coastal paths (Via dell'Amore and others available separately). Lunch isn't included, so you'll eat where locals do—small trattorias serving fresh catch and pesto pasta. Train journeys between villages are optional extras.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes; some sections are steep and uneven. Bring sun protection. The nine hours includes driving time, so allow roughly five hours on foot across both locations. Train or ferry passes cost extra (from €30). Infant car seats available on request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.