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title: Cinque Terre Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Cinque Terre
country: Italy
tours: 4
price_from_eur: 85
reviews_total: 561
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/
---

# Cinque Terre Private Tour

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared all 4 private Cinque Terre tours here: guided village visits by boat and train, walking routes and a horse ride.

- **Which to book first?:** [Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-cinque-terre-trek-tour/?format=md). Book the private Cinque Terre trek with a guide and poles for 8h; moderate fitness needed: 4.95 from 147 reviews at €175 per person. Train pass and lunch excluded. Trade-off: Train pass and lunch excluded. — now €175 per person, 4.95 (147)
- **From La Spezia?:** [Private Cinque Terre from La Spezia](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-tour-cinque-terre-from-la-spezia/?format=md). From La Spezia, book a private guide with train and public boat tickets; minimum two people: 6h 30m, 4.83 from 183 reviews at €410 per person. Public boat, weather dependent. Trade-off: Public boat unavailable in winter or rough weather. — now €410 per person, 4.83 (183)
- **Prefer a horse ride?:** [Monterosso Coast Horse Ride](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/horse-ride-on-the-coast-of-monterosso-al-mare-cinque-terre/?format=md). Choose the private Monterosso horse ride with a helmet; not advised above one hundred kilos: 1h 40m, 4.87 from 187 reviews at €85 per person. Bring trousers and boots. Trade-off: Not advised above one hundred kilos. — now €85 per person, 4.87 (187)

Also compared:

- [Cinque Terre Private Experience](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-private-experience/?format=md): Walkers paying per group. Trade-off: €520 per group/vehicle; lunch and public transport excluded. — now €520 per group/vehicle, 4.95 (44)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 4 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-cinque-terre-trek-tour/?format=md) |  | €175 per person | 4.95 (147) | 8h | daily 08:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/de |
| 2 | [Cinque Terre private experience](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-private-experience/?format=md) |  | €520 per group/vehicle | 4.95 (44) | 5h | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en/fr/it |
| 3 | [Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/horse-ride-on-the-coast-of-monterosso-al-mare-cinque-terre/?format=md) |  | €85 per person | 4.87 (187) | 1h 40m | daily 09:00–18:00 | private · up to 5 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/it |
| 4 | [Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-tour-cinque-terre-from-la-spezia/?format=md) |  | €410 per person | 4.83 (183) | 6h 30m | daily 09:00–12:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour** — A full day on foot with a private guide who lives in Riomaggiore, walking the old terraced vineyards above the villages and the dry stone walls that hold them up. Walking poles are provided, the Cinque Terre train pass and lunch are not, and it asks for moderate fitness. 4.95 from 147 reviews at €175 per person.
- **Cinque Terre private experience** — A guided walk from Manarola to Corniglia on the old paths above the dry stone terraces, with the trail to your party alone and snacks along the way. It is priced per group, lunch and public transport are not included, and the climbing suits walkers in decent shape. 4.95 from 44 reviews at €520 per group/vehicle for 5h.
- **Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre** — A ride on horseback above Monterosso al Mare, crossing the woods with the sea below instead of seeing this coast from a boat or a footpath. The saddled horse and helmet are provided, riding trousers and boots are yours, and a rider weight limit applies. 4.87 from 187 reviews at €85 per person for 1h 40m.
- **Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia** — A licensed local guide meets your party at the La Spezia port or station and moves you between the villages by boat and train, with both tickets in the price. Food and drink are not included, and the boat leg is a public service that stops in winter and drops in rough weather. 4.83 from 183 reviews at €410 per person.

## Other collections in Cinque Terre

- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/boat-tours-cinque-terre/?format=md) — 26 tours
- [Sunset Cruises](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/sunset-cruises-cinque-terre/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/food-wine-cinque-terre/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Kayak & Snorkelling](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/kayak-cinque-terre/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Private Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-boat-tours-cinque-terre/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**Which private Cinque Terre tour should I book?**

Choose the Private Experience for a guided walk through the terraced hills, paid per group. Choose the La Spezia guided day for village visits with train and public boat tickets included. Cinque Terre Private Experience: 4.95 from 44 reviews, €520 per group. Divide the group price by your party size. The walk includes snacks; lunch and public transport are extra. Private Tour from La Spezia: 4.83 from 183 reviews, €410 per person. A private guide, train and public boat tickets are included; food is extra. The boat transfer is a public service, not a private boat. See private walking and village tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?duration_min=3

**What does a private Cinque Terre tour cost, per person or per group?**

Per person offers have a median of €175; the Private Experience costs €520 per group. Divide the group price by your party size. Per person prices start at €85, with the middle half at €130 to €293; this includes short outings. Horse ride above Monterosso: 4.87 from 187 reviews, €85 per person. Cinque Terre Private Experience: 4.95 from 44 reviews, €520 per group. The group price is separate from the per person median. Listed fares are not fixed for every party size. See offers up to €200 as listed: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?price_max=200 · See all private pricing units: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?tour_type=private

**What is included in a private Cinque Terre tour, and are train or ferry tickets extra?**

Choose the La Spezia guided day for included train and public boat tickets; food is extra. The private trek includes a guide and walking poles, with the train pass and lunch extra. Private Tour from La Spezia: 4.83 from 183 reviews, €410 per person. Train and public boat tickets are included. The operator says the boat is unavailable in winter or rough seas; a weather substitution by train brings no refund for that change. Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour: 4.95 from 147 reviews, €175 per person. It provides a guide and poles; the train pass and lunch are excluded. See guided days and walking tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?duration_min=3

**Do private Cinque Terre tours pick up at my hotel or at La Spezia station?**

For the La Spezia guided day, meet at the station or cruise port. Its hotel pickup flag does not mean hotel collection. Hotel pickup flags appear on 3 of 4 listings, but the itinerary defines the meeting arrangement. Private Tour from La Spezia: 4.83 from 183 reviews, €410 per person. Hotel guests meet at La Spezia Centrale; cruise passengers meet at the port. Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour: 4.95 from 147 reviews, €175 per person. It meets at Riomaggiore station. Read guided day meeting arrangements: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?duration_min=3

**Can a private Cinque Terre tour work for children or slow walkers?**

For strollers and infants, the La Spezia day carries the catalogue flag. For limited mobility, skip it: the operator explicitly says it is unsuitable. Operator marked wheelchair access: none of 4. Private Tour from La Spezia: 4.83 from 183 reviews, €410 per person. It requires walking and excludes limited mobility. Horse ride above Monterosso: 4.87 from 187 reviews, €85 per person. It admits adults and requires moderate fitness. Filter first, then confirm access needs with the operator. See strollers and infants accepted: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?kids=true

**Are private Cinque Terre tours available in English or another language?**

English is listed for all 4 private tours. For German, choose the trek or the La Spezia guided day; French, Spanish and Portuguese are offered on selected listings. Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour: 4.95 from 147 reviews, €175 per person. English and German are listed. Private Tour from La Spezia: 4.83 from 183 reviews, €410 per person. English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese are listed. A listed language is an offered guide language, not confirmed availability for every date; confirm the selected language when booking. Find private tours in German: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/private-tours-cinque-terre/?language=de · See every Cinque Terre filter: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/filters/


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