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Cinque Terre private experience

5.0 Excellent 44 reviews
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5h
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English, Italian, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Walkers paying per group in our Private Tours comparison.

Trade-off: €520 per group/vehicle; lunch and public transport excluded.

Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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.

From the guide

Private tour.
From Manarola to Corniglia through the hills overlooking the sea characterized by typical terraces made with dry stone walls that allowed the Ligurians, already in ancient times, to colonize a rugged and difficult territory.
Five villages set in the rock, rich in local traditions and history.
Crossing this territory on the ancient paths that connect the Cinque Terre gives glimpses of incomparable beauty on the sea and on the landscape characterized by Mediterranean scrub and vineyards, olive and citrus trees.

Snack with tasting of focaccia, pesto and wine, with in-depth analysis of local food and wine traditions.

The tour is personalized from time to time according to the interests and physical abilities of the participants.

You will be accompanied by an environmental Hiking Guide, in love with nature, plants and ancient local traditions

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Available year-round

This tour runs daily. 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.

What's Included

Snacks

What's Not Included

Lunch
Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation

Itinerary

Manarola Stop 1
Visit to the village, walk along the central road to the port and Punta Bonfiglio, with introduction to the Cinque Terre National Park; history, culture and traditions of these ancient villages, strategic destination of Roman domination, of the Genoese republic and of pirate raids. Guided observation of the territory characterized by sedimentary rocks overlooking the sea subject to marine erosion and landslides. Discovery of the Mediterranean scrub and the adaptations of coastal plants to the salty climate and summer heat.
1h
Volastra Stop 2
Climb to Volastra to discover the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997 for the virtuous integration of the human landscape with the nature of this enchanting but extremely fragile place. The Cinque Terre have in fact been cultivated since ancient times with the construction of terraces supported by the famous "dry stone walls" which have preserved the integrity of the territory up to the present day from the risk of frequent landslides of the sedimentary rock subjected to marine erosion. In Volastra, a break in the shade awaits us with a snack of pesto, focaccia and white wine which will offer us the opportunity to delve into the local culinary traditions and the history of Cinque Terre wine production.
1h
Corniglia Stop 3
The excursion continues between terraces and Mediterranean scrub, passing through wetlands and holm oak forests, with an incomparable view of the entire marine area of the Cinque Terre and the small villages hidden among the rocks. In Corniglia a panoramic terrace awaits us that embraces the entire day.
1h
Vernazza Stop 4
We will be able to reach Vernazza on foot or by train depending on the strength left available. Visit to the village hidden in the only natural inlet of the Cinque Terre. Here we will end our journey through botany, geology, traditions and history of this land rich in culture and rare beauty.
1h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We will agree on the place to meet according to the Customer's needs

30 pickup points listed by the operator, 30 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 4€520 per group5h4.95 (44)private
Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour€1758h4.95 (147)private
Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre€851h 40m4.87 (187)private
Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia€4106h 30m4.83 (183)private

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