--- title: Cinque Terre private experience lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 520 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Walkers paying per group rank_in_category: 2 of 4 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-30 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-private-experience/ --- # Cinque Terre private experience **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €520 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Montidamare ## What's included - Snacks ## Not included - Lunch - Public transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Manarola** (1h) - 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... 2. **Volastra** (1h) - 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... 3. **Corniglia** (1h) - 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... 4. **Vernazza** (1h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 30 ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €520 | €260 | | 4 | €520 | €130 | | 6 | €520 | €87 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 4** | €520 per group | 5h | 4.95 (44) | private | | [Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-cinque-terre-trek-tour/?format=md) | €175 | 8h | 4.95 (147) | private | | [Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/horse-ride-on-the-coast-of-monterosso-al-mare-cinque-terre/?format=md) | €85 | 1h 40m | 4.87 (187) | private | | [Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-tour-cinque-terre-from-la-spezia/?format=md) | €410 | 6h 30m | 4.83 (183) | private | Ranked #2 of 4 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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