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Cinque Terre Hiking Small Group Tour from La Spezia port

8 Hours Round trip from La Spezia Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Small-group Cinque Terre hiking tour from La Spezia
02 Scenic trek from Manarola to Corniglia
03 Visit Vernazza and Riomaggiore during the day
04 Travel between villages by train with Cinque Terre Card included
05 Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and cliffside houses
06 Explore colorful coastal villages and narrow historic alleys
07 Led by an expert multilingual tour leader
08 Designed as a shore excursion with return-on-time guarantee

Discover the dramatic beauty of Cinque Terre on an active small-group shore excursion from La Spezia. Accompanied by an expert tour leader, you’ll combine scenic train journeys with a rewarding hike through one of Italy’s most iconic coastal landscapes, passing colorful villages, cliffside vineyards, and sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Starting from La Spezia, the day takes you to Manarola, where your trekking experience begins, before continuing to Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore. Along the way, enjoy time to explore narrow alleys, panoramic terraces, and the distinctive character of each village, all while taking in the unforgettable scenery of the Cinque Terre coast.

Designed for cruise passengers, this excursion offers a memorable way to experience the region’s nature, villages, and sea views in a single day.

Discover the dramatic beauty of Cinque Terre on an active small-group shore excursion from La Spezia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City La Spezia

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

La Spezia

After you meet the tour leader at the port, you will start your adventure with a walk to the train station. Admire the beautiful and colorful city center of La Spezia during your journey and breathe the scent of the breeze that characterizes this unique port city.

Manarola

Once you arrive at the station, we will take the first train that will take us to the small town of Manarola from where we will begin with our intrepid trekking experience.

Vernazza

This village has best preserved the aspect of a marine town, the perfect place to relax while you admire the wonderful landscape, we are sure you will love it!

Riomaggiore

Admire the particular construction of Riomaggiore and the Gulf of Cinque Terre from the panoramic terrace you will find here.

Corniglia

You will be able to appreciate the charm of this little village that is more than 100 meters high at sea level! Discover the center of Corniglia as you walk through its narrow alleys.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from La Spezia 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Expert multilingual tour leader
3 hours of trekking from Manarola to Corniglia
Cinque Terre Card, for the use of the trains that you will need to go from one town to another
Wifi in the train station of each town to visit
Access to the bathrooms (except in La Spezia)
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee: return on time to the boat

Know before you go

Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Consider that the maximum height during the trekking is 1000 ft and the climb is very steep
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for walking
The order of visits may change
We recommend you bring water, sunscreen, and a cap
Keep in mind that the trails to hike are hard but not impossible. Since the beauty of the area lies in its nature, you won’t find handrails or safety rails even when the steps formed by the rocks of the mountain are inclined or when the path is near to the edge of the cliff. For the above-mentioned reasons, this tour is not suitable for kids under 8 years old
In case the original itinerary cannot be carried out due to major causes such as weather and/or road conditions, CiaoFlorence can modify the itinerary with alternative solutions by train.
Please note that once you make the reservation, you have to send an email with the names, surnames, and date of birth of each of the participants of the tour. This information is necessary for the issuance of train tickets
You have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
Small group tour with other participants (max. 20 guests)