Pesto, lunch and a boat trip in our Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings comparison.
Trade-off: Rough seas replace the boat leg with a train.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Three things in one outing: pesto pounded by hand outdoors, a sit down lunch with Cinque Terre wine, and a boat hop between the villages. There is no hotel pickup, the guiding runs in English only, and in rough seas the boat leg is swapped for the train. 4.59 from 46 reviews at €310 per person for 4h.
This tour is accompanied by a Cinque Terre licensed Tour Guide .
Fun combination including a pesto class in beautiful picturesque outdoor location ,relaxed lunch including cinque terre wine tasting , small group boat trip between villages .
We take a short walk to the pesto location taking a moment to take photos and enjoy the stunning village surroundings. Next, a fun hands on experience in the ancient art of making a delicious pesto the traditional way. Once the pesto is finished, sit down to taste the delicious pesto served on local breads, olives, salami and cheeses and Cinque Terre white wine.
Next, we walk down to the harbour for a comfortable small boat trip to enjoy the spectacular coastline from the sea .Experience the unforgettable sights of the Cinque Terre. We take the boat past Corneglia & head to Vernazza another stunning village on the Italian Riviera.
We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in case of:
Bad weather
Not enough travelers
This tour runs every day except Tue, departing at 12:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.
Meeting point For guests who have opted for the tour version included the Cinque Terre card 9.30 am in front of the main ticket office next to the roundabout with red statue , outside the glass building with an elevator inside, Our guide will have a red backpack. , The meeting point in Manarola is in the station at 10.10 am , exit the platform via the stairs, at the top of the stairs there is a Cinque Terre Information Office . We meet outside here under the TV screen which displays the train departure times.Our guide will have a red backpack.
Open in Google MapsThe tour ends in Vernazza harbour where guests can independently explore the other villages of the Cinque Terre or walking trails etc.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #25 of 26 | €310 | 4h | 4.59 (46) | shared |
| Private Boat Tour in Cinque Terre from Monterosso | €176 | 2h | 4.96 (216) | private |
| Where the Sun sets: your 5Terre Chill Cruise | €110 | 2h | 4.97 (169) | shared |
| Cinque Terre Hybrid Boat Tour from Monterosso | €119 | 2h 45m | 4.92 (1521) | shared |
Ranked #25 of 26 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €66 to €420, median €117; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Boat Tours