Cinque Terre Tour with Locally Produced Limoncino Tasting from La Spezia
Explore the Beaches and Picturesque Peaks in a Small Group
With a fun and expert tour leader, discover the villages of the breathtaking Cinque Terre. You can also sunbathe on the beach and learn the differences between limoncino and limoncello. Decide for yourself which spirit reigns supreme!
- Meeting point at La Spezia cruise terminal
- La Spezia
- Vernazza
- Monterosso al Mare
- Limoncino Tasting
- Riomaggiore
- Gulf of Cinque Terre
- Ending point at La Spezia cruise terminal
Can you believe that there's a better lemon liqueur than Limoncello? Well, every Ligurian will tell you that similarly named limoncino is miles ahead. On this tour you will sample some of the best limoncino that Cinque Terre has to offer in an absolutely stunning location just off the shore. In addition to the afternoon tasting, this excursion to Cinque Terre includes visits to some of its most beautiful locales with a fun and exciting tour leader.
Cinque Terre and Limoncino Tour Description
This 8-hour tour includes:
Train passes to/from La Spezia and within Cinque Terre included
Expert English-speaking Tour Leader
Local specialty liqueur tasting
Visits to the villages of Vernazza, Montrerosso al Mare, and Riomaggiore
Maximum group size of 30
Vernazza
After your train journey above the great Ligurian Sea from La Spezia, you will disembark in the quaint fishing village of Vernazza. Famous for its pastel houses, crystal clear water and perfect harbor for a leisurely passeggiata, Vernazza is the perfect first stop on your day in Cinque Terre.
Monterosso al Mare
Next after some free time in Vernazza, your small group will head to Monterosso, the largest town of the Cinque Terre. Here you can enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches, have a wonderful lunch by the water and take in the beaming Italian sunshine.
Limoncino Tasting
While in Monterosso you will enjoy a specialty made with the incredible local lemons of the Ligurian coast. Limoncino, a spirit distilled from the famous lemons that grow bountifully in the area is a treat that you'll love chilled on warm summer day at the beach. The people of Monterosso take their lemons very seriously, as they host a lemon festival dedicated to the local fruit each May.
Riomaggiore and Return to La Spezia
The final stop on the tour is the most southern of the Cinque Terre or "Five Lands" in Italian. Here you can experience incredible panoramic views as well as the the splendid harbor full of small traditional fishing vessels roped to the port. After taking a final few pictures of the vivid vistas, you will head back to La Spezia wrapping up this Cinque Terre adventure.
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Tony Dean
We had a fabulous day and saw three of the Cinque Terra villages which were stunning. A BIG thank you to Martina, our tour guide to led the group professionally and calmly making sure the group had the best experience. Totally recommended.
My Mom Loves Limoncino!
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Did this tour with my mom while travelling with her across Italy! This was one of our favorite dates of the trip and we loved the Limoncino! I never knew the difference from Limoncello. My mother keeps talking about how fun this day was and she can't wait to go back.
Limoncino! So Cool!
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We loved this trip to Cinque Terre. It was really well organized and we had a superb day. We really enjoyed the Limoncino (different than Limoncello we learned and now we will tell all our friends). We bought bottles for our friends and family to try, it was so tasty especially next to the beautiful beach!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
You'll want to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and your camera for those great pictures you'll capture. A swimsuit is optional if you want to take time to dip into the sea.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, but it's run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Cinque Terre.
What to bring?
You'll want to bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and your camera for those great pictures you'll capture. A swimsuit is optional if you want to take time to dip into the sea.