Top Cinque Terre Half-day Tours

Explore the waters of the Italian Riviera on this 3-hour kayaking trip along the Cinque Terre coastline. Departing from Monterosso, paddle alongside an expert guide, passing hidden coves, rugged cliffs and the bright, pastel hues of the five villages. Pause to stretch out on the beach or cool off with a swim before continuing on your journey. For an evening adventure, choose the sunset option with a stop in a cove for wine and snacks. Numbers are limited to twelve, with all skill levels welcome.

Book a private Cinque Terre boat cruise, and see the region’s coastline in the soft, early evening light. As a skipper navigates the boat, you’ll sit back and admire sights of the Cinque Terre’s fishing villages on a 2-hour route from Riomaggiore. Sip on wine, enjoy olives and focaccia, and watch the sun slip into the sea. Food and drinks are at your own expense. 

Explore the coast of Liguria with a half-day boat tour of the five villages of Cinque Terre. Maximize time with a sailing trip and skip the stress of parking or crowded train journeys. See the five colorful coastal villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Coniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—from the trip. Customize the itinerary according to your interests.

Wine fans looking for a tasting experience with a difference—this is the one for you. Enter a historic and beautifully preserved wine cellar in Manarola for a tasting that involves the senses of smell, sight, and taste. The experience is heightened by darkness and atmospheric music, as you try three half glasses of Cinque Terre white wine and snacks. A sommelier guides you through the experience and provide information you wouldn’t discover otherwise.

Escape the crowds and enjoy stunning views of coastal Liguria during this small-group paddling tour in Cinqueterre. Choose from one-seater or tandem kayaks, with warm and waterproof clothes supplied if needed, and get ready to hit the water. You’ll listen to an enriching history of the colorful villages along the way.

Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of the colorful villages of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour walking tour. Follow your guide around one of the UNESCO-listed villages and immerse yourself in the local fishing culture and traditions. Stop at small shops and cafes to sample treats and drinks from the Liguria region, such as focaccia, and admire the beautiful coastal scenery of the Italian Riviera.

Explore ancient seaside villages along the Italian Riviera's rugged coastline on this private Cinque Terre trekking tour. Stroll among the vineyards as you explore centuries-old settlements including Riomaggiore, Groppo, Manarola and Vernazza with your private guide. Hear of the villages' history and winegrowing heritage, and discover top attractions along the way such as the Via dell'Amore and the 14th-century church of Our Lady of Health in Volastra. Enjoy panoramic views over the Italian coastline as the azure-blue waters of the Ligurian Sea sparkle in the distance.

Dramatic yet remote, the fishing villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre have to be seen to be believed. But built into the steep cliffs above the sea, the villages are tricky to visit by land alone. Avoid the complicated train timetables and the busy walking routes, and see the villages in the best way—from the deck of a private boat. This daytime cruise from La Spezia has everything you need to visit the UNESCO-listed region with ease, and includes a short stop in Portovenere and local snacks, too.

Take in sweeping sunset views of the Cinque Terre coastline on a private boat cruise limited to six people. The evening’s itinerary includes an aperitif, Aperol Spritz, glass of prosecco, or soft drink, free time to relax with your group, and plenty of frame-worthy photo opportunities.

Intrigued by our title? Wine here is truly a life experience, and the people that made and are still making wine in this incredibly difficult terrain are following their ancestors' practices handed down since the 1300s. Wine is the cultural heart of the Cinque Terre, and this tour offers one of the only ways to visit a working wine cellar in the Cinque Terre and taste their wine. This unique opportunity is combined with a second wine tasting led by a sommelier with unparalleled experience in Cinque Terre wines, all the while looking out at the breathtaking sea from a location that only people on this tour can access. No other tourists allowed. When you finish this intimate tour, you'll have learned the ins and outs of winemaking, wine tasting, and the true history of the Cinque Terre, all the while in the company of experienced local guides who have been working with both the winemaker and the sommelier for years. Looking for something different and real? This is for you.

The private tour is a great option for small groups, families or to celebrate a special event such as a birthday, engagement or anniversary or simply to enjoy a unique and personal moment with the people you love the most. We have had the privilege of being part of many special moments of people who have chosen this possibility and for us it is always an immense emotion. We will adapt to your needs, and your requests in order to make this experience unique, contact us and we will make every moment together special. The tour will start from Monterosso dock and we'll slowly sail along the cost to give you the opportunity to discover the whole beauty of the Cinque Terre in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, accompanied by our playlist, tasty tapas and prosecco. We will tell you on board with our local english speaking guide about the real Cinque Terre: this is our home and our greatest passion is to be able to share our love and respect for this land.

Cover a shorter section of the Cinque Terre hike on a half-day tour that allows you to experience the scenery without walking all day. See Riomaggiore, Manarola, and the village of Groppo as you walk along trails that lead past olive groves and vineyards on the Mediterranean coast. Have time for photo ops and rest stops along the way.

the most complete and fascinating tour from the 5 lands. the departure from the tourist port of Framura, unique and unknown. visit and snorkeling stops in the less frequented and most spectacular coves in the area, away from the crowds. after stops and regenerating baths, the 5 lands enclosed in their wonderful gulf will materialize before our eyes. we will pass by all 5 villages capturing their best essence from the sea. There will be photographs and bathrooms on board and, to conclude, a snack offered to be tasted with a view of the 5 lands. 3 and a half hours of unique, unforgettable and fun experience with the passion transmitted by our skippers Carlo and Ricky who know the area where they were born and raised. On request, you can also pick up at the Levanto or Monterosso docks

Walk above the village of Manarola, in the heart of the Cinque Terre, among its terraced vineyards, discovering its millenary tradition of wine culture and work. Here, wine production has always meant a sense of sacrifice and self-denial in total harmony between land and sea. Here, man's work took place in communion with nature, with the construction of dry stone walls that have withstood a thousand years redesigning the landscape and the base of winemaking. Here the work breathes the sea and is transformed into nectar that tastes of the sea, and of the magical fusion of Mediterranean aromas. After a short guided walk, discovering the technique, the history, the nature of the Cinque Terre vineyards, you can enjoy a wine tasting offered by a local producer.

We have lived and worked in the Cinque Terre as guides for the past ten years, specializing in wine experiences. We weren't born here, but it is exactly because we didn't grow up here that we know how extraordinary this place is and how lucky we are to live here. We know the towns inside and out, and we take you to interact with people who are doing truly genuine things in this area. And the most genuine thing about the Cinque Terre is its wine, which has been the main product of these hills for 800 years. That's why after visiting three spectacular villages and seeing the breathtaking views, we give you the chance to really dive into the culture of local wines through a one-of-a-kind wine tasting and food pairing experience. This is indeed the Cinque Terre Classico: a tour that escapes mass tourism in an area that can often become a tourist trap. Come join us!

See the highlights of UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre from the water’s edge when you embark on a boat tour of the region. Set sail in the morning from Monterosso, and toast your trip with a welcome drink; with just a small group for company, you can admire the colorful fishing villages and rugged coastal scenery without worrying about crowds. Enjoy numerous sightseeing stops along the Cinque Terre route, pause for swimming breaks, and enjoy aperitifs and a traditional local lunch.

The five seaside villages that make up the Cinque Terre region boast some of Italy's most dramatic scenery. Meet a local guide in  Monterosso, where you’ll board the “Cinque Terre Express," a train that winds through all five towns. Your guide can help you purchase the right tickets according to which villages you’d like to visit, or you can attempt to visit all five.

There is so much to do in Cinque Terre – more than just snapping the perfect Instagram photo or stopping by for a few hours. Cinque Terre is composed of five dazzling villages perched along the Ligurian Coast. Each one has its own unique character and set of things to do. Trekking from one village to another is an amazing experience with nature on one side and ocean on the other. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Italian culture.

There is so much to do in Cinque Terre – more than just snapping the perfect Instagram photo or stopping by for a few hours. Cinque Terre is composed of five dazzling villages perched along the Ligurian Coast. Each one has its own unique character and set of things to do. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Italian culture.

There is so much to do in Cinque Terre – more than just snapping the perfect Instagram photo or stopping by for a few hours. Experience the wine tasting experience, it can't get better than this, wine glass in hand and picture perfect ocean in front of you. Cinque Terre is composed of five dazzling villages perched along the Ligurian Coast. Each one has its own unique character and set of things to do. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Italian culture.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre National Park by boat—and enjoy a rare perspective on the sights, when you time your visit for sunset. Meet in Monterosso, climb aboard your vessel, and enjoy a welcome drink: with just a small group for company, you’re guaranteed a personal sightseeing experience. Venture all the way along the Cinque Terre coast, pause to swim or snorkel in the turquoise waters, and enjoy traditional aperitif nibbles on board.

There is so much to do in Cinque Terre – more than just snapping the perfect Instagram photo or stopping by for a few hours. Cinque Terre is composed of five dazzling villages perched along the Ligurian Coast. Each one has its own unique character and set of things to do. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Italian culture.

The private tour is a great option for small groups, families or to celebrate a special event such as a birthday, engagement or anniversary or simply to enjoy a unique and personal moment with the people you love the most. We have had the privilege of being part of many special moments of people who have chosen this possibility and for us it is always an immense emotion. We will adapt to your needs, and your requests in order to make this experience unique, contact us and we will make every moment together special. Do not miss the opportunity to live the experience of a boat tour sailing along the Cinque Terre coast on a traditional Ligurian boat, our Giulin, a wooden Gozzo carved by a famous shipwright like Dino Schiaffino. An unmissable opportunity to fully enjoy all the beauty and poetry of the Cinque Terre from the sea, lulled by a romantic and relaxed atmosphere and surrounded by the beauty of the colors of our land.

Do not miss the opportunity to live the experience of a boat tour sailing along the Cinque Terre coast on a traditional Ligurian boat, our Giulin, a wooden Gozzo carved by a famous shipwright like Dino Schiaffino. An unmissable opportunity to fully enjoy all the beauty and poetry of the Cinque Terre from the sea, lulled by a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and surrounded by the beauty of the colors of Cinque Terre. It will be our pleasure to have you on board: during the trip we'll stop two times for a dip in the clear crystal waters of Cinque Terre and after then you'll enjoy on board a local tapas aperitivo based on various snacks, accompanied by bottomless prosecco, beer and soft drinks in good company, lulled by our playlist and have a dip together! Our local guide will be at your disposal all the time and he/she will tell you the history and curiosities of this land that we love so much and that we can call home.