What to do and see in La Spezia, Liguria: The Best Tours

Florence & Pisa private tours  from La Spezia port. This tour lasts approximately 9 hours.There’s a reason they’re the most popular tourist destinations in Tuscany! Come and let the incomparable architecture, art and history fill you with appreciation for the creativity, ingenuity and fortitude of the human spirit. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Sedan, Car at disposal, Private tour, Service duration 9 hours total, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( Uffizi Gallery,Leaning Tower,Academy in Florence and see Michelangelo's David), Other Destinations, Extra Hours, Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional art historian guide, Gratuities at your leisure if enjoyed

Join this private tour led by a local guide to discover the stunning Cinque Terre, a precious UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. The tour will start from the train station of La Spezia, where you will board the train "5 Terre Express", a dedicated train which goes through these 5 fishing villages and will allow you to discover them at your own pace and time.  In fact, you'll have the chance to decide, together with your expert guide which lands you prefer to visit among: Monterosso, Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Corniglia. The 5ht village is Manarola, where your guide will take you to visit some beautiful local vineyards too. Get ready for wonderful scenery and stunning landscapes all around you in a place where cars were banned over a decade ago. During the tour, you'll also have the chance to stop at a typical wine shop and enjoy a wine tasting to discover some of the best wines of Cinque Terre. At the end of your tour, your guide will accompany you back to the La Spezia station.

Inclusions: Private tour led by an expert guide, Guided visit to the vineyards in Manarola, Wine tasting, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Train ticket to visit Cinque Terre (your guide can help you buy it at La Spezia train station)

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic regional recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.  Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Inclusions: Local market tour, Private show cooking, Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch, Water, local wines and Espresso

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Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Private Pasta-making Class, Tasting of the 3 pasta recipes, Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

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After you meet your tour leader at La Spezia train station, you will take the first train that will take you to the small town of Manarola from where it will begin with your intrepid trekking experience. Get ready and explore the ancient trails of this mountain passing through the vineyards perched on the rock. Consider that the maximum height is 1000 ft and the climb is very steep. When you reach the top of the mountain and begin the descent towards Corniglia, you will be able to appreciate the charm of this little village that is more than 100 meters high at sea level!. After lunch, you will go to the train station to head towards our next destination, 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! Finally, and before going back to La Spezia, we will go to Riomaggiore where you will have some free time to walk through its narrow streets and enjoy beautiful places

Inclusions: 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, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee: return on time to the cruise ship

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You will have luxury Italian boat just for your couple to experience an unforgettable and romantic moment at sunset. 3 hours just for you in a romantic setting, in front of Portovenere, between relax, Prosecco, music, sea, Aperitivo and sunset colors as a backdrop.

Inclusions: Local snacks, 1 bottle of Prosecco and Aperol Spritz or white local wine, Bottled water, Extra requests must be communicated and have a different price

Exclusions: For hygienic-sanitary reasons we do not supply beach towels, masks, swimsuits, creams.

5/6 hours - 10:00 am Departure from La Spezia (includes all day service of : water, beer, local wine and soft drinks ) Our Day Tours are the perfect way to experince the Cinque Terre, allowing you to explore the beautiful coastline and picturesque villages of the area from the comfort of a private boat and under the guidance of our expert crew. Departing from La Spezia, we will sail across the Gulf of the Poets towards Portovenere. Once we enter the Cinque Terre National Park, we will explore the five villages by sea. Depending on the tour you decide on, there will also be an opportunity to get off the boat and explore these charming villages. The 5-Hour Day Tour include two stop villages, however the 6-Hour Day Tour allows you to get off and visit either Portovenere or Vernazza and Monterosso. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to stop and swim and snorkel in some of the pristine, protected coves along the coast.

Inclusions: beer and white wine, Private transportation, Use of Snorkelling equipment, gasoline , capitan

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It is an exclusive boat trip that will help you experiencing the meaning of Italian "Dolce Vita", exploring one of the world’s most inspiring Gulf, loved by the English poets Shelley and Byron. It’s perfect for those who want to enjoy in style the area's most secret and inaccessible coves along Portovenere or Cinque Terre Coast, avoiding the crowd, and, at the same time, to explore the coast and its picturesque fishing villages without any stress.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Floating Water Toys

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5/6 hours - 10:00 am Departure from La Spezia (includes all day service of : water, beer, local wine and soft drinks ) Our Day Tours are the perfect way to experince the Cinque Terre, allowing you to explore the beautiful coastline and picturesque villages of the area from the comfort of a private boat and under the guidance of our expert crew. Departing from La Spezia, we will sail across the Gulf of the Poets towards Portovenere. Once we enter the Cinque Terre National Park, we will explore the five villages by sea. Depending on the tour you decide on, there will also be an opportunity to get off the boat and explore these charming villages. The 5-Hour Day Tour include two stop villages, however the 6-Hour Day Tour allows you to get off and visit either Portovenere or Vernazza and Monterosso. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to stop and swim and snorkel in some of the pristine, protected coves along the coast.

Inclusions: capitan , gasoline , beer and white wine, Private transportation, Use of Snorkelling equipment

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The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of La Spezia. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Top 5 food stops in La Spezia for a memorable and rich dining experience! Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Dinner, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off