--- title: Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 410 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 183 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: From La Spezia? rank_in_category: 4 of 4 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-tour-cinque-terre-from-la-spezia/ --- # Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia **Guidekin's take:** 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. **From La Spezia?:** 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) ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 12:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: ages 4 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €410 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 183 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Kiss from Italy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **La Spezia Cruise Port** (10m) - 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... 2. **Stazione La Spezia Centrale** (10m) - 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... 3. **Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore** (1h) - 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... 4. **Borgo Storico di Manarola** (1h) - You will then reach Manarola where your guide will show you around this charming little town 5. **Vernazza** (2h) - 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) 6. **Borgo Antico** (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. 7. **Stazione La Spezia Centrale** (10m) - 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). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00 - 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: 2 ## Good to know - 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) Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €820 | €410 | | 4 | €1000 | €250 | | 6 | €1200 | €200 | 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 · #4 of 4** | €410 | 6h 30m | 4.83 (183) | private | | [Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-cinque-terre-trek-tour/?format=md) | €175 | 8h | 4.95 (147) | private | | [Cinque Terre private experience](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-private-experience/?format=md) | €520 per group | 5h | 4.95 (44) | 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 | Ranked #4 of 4 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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