Ratings & Reviews
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Recommended by 96% of travellers: 175 four- and five-star reviews
Guidekin's take
From La Spezia? in our Private Tours comparison. 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.
Trade-off: Public boat unavailable in winter or rough weather.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryA 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.
From the guide
This private tour from the port of La Spezia to Cinque Terre is a lovely daytrip that will allow you to explore the spectacular coast and towns with a private guide. The guide will meet you at the port (or train station if you are in a hotel) and you will discover the lovely towns of Cinque Terre going by boat (subject to weather conditions) and train.The price also includes boat rides and train tickets. This is a private experience, you will not be part of a group
Schedule & Availability
Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00
Available year-round
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00. 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
Flexible itinerary that we can customize for you
Private tour
Boat transfer (subject to weather conditions, not available from 1 Nov to 29 Mar, public service)
Friendly local guide (fully licensed)
Train transfers
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Itinerary
If you are coming on a cruise: your friendly local guide will meet you at the cruise terminal in La Spezia. Together with your guide, you will go from the cruise terminal to the train station (walking or by taxi - price of taxi not included) --- If you are staying in a hotel in La Spezia (or arriving from another city): you will meet your private guide directly at the train station La Spezia Centrale --- Together with your guide, you will take a short train ride of about 10 minutes and you will reach Riomaggiore, the first town (the train ticket is included).
10 min
If you are staying in a hotel in La Spezia (or arriving from another city): you will meet your private guide directly at the train station La Spezia Centrale. Together with your guide, you will take a short train ride of about 10 minutes and you will reach Riomaggiore, the first town (the train ticket is included).
10 min
Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Riomaggiore. She will make you explore the various coastal towns of Cinque Terre, taking you to the spots with the best views, making sure you will not miss out on anything that is worthwhile. Transfers between the various towns will be done by ferry-boat (included in the price - subject to weather conditions) and by train (included in the price)
1h
You will then reach Manarola where your guide will show you around this charming little town
1h
Together with your private guide you will reach and explore the lovely town of Vernazza. Here you may stop for lunch in one of the nice restaurants near the little port of the village (the price of lunch is not included but your guide will be happy to give you suggestions)
2h
Together with your private guide you will explore the lovely town of Monterosso. Please note that depending on the schedule of your cruise and how much time you wish to spend visiting each one, it is not always possible to visit all the towns.
2h
At the end of your private tour of the Cinque Terre towns, your guide will take you back by train to La Spezia and from there you will reach the port on time to board your cruise (from station to port you may walk or take a taxi - price of taxi is not included).
10 min
Departure & Return
Pickup includedIf you are on a cruise: the guide will meet you AT THE PORT of La Spezia, she will be waiting holding a sign with your name at the cruise terminal --- If you are in hotel in La Spezia or arriving from another city: you will meet the guide AT THE TRAIN STATION of La Spezia Centrale (we will email you the meeting point details) ---
Please let us know if you prefer to meet the guide at the port of La Spezia or at the train station of La Spezia Centrale (and if you are on a cruise please tell us also the cruise details) --- IMPORTANT: This tour is departing from the city of La Spezia. If your cruise is docking in other cities/ports (e.g. Livorno, Porto Venere, Marina di Carrara, etc.) it will be your responsibility to reach the meeting point in La Spezia (port or train station).
2 pickup points listed by the operator
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Medium amount of walking required
- Not suitable for people with mobility limitatations
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- The boat transfer is subject to weather conditions; if the weather is bad, the transfer will be done by train instead (with no price change or refund)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
Compared with other Private Tours
Ranked #4 of 4 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €85 to €410, median €175; typical length 5h 45m. 4 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Private Tours