Top La Spezia Half-day Tours

Let’s visit Florence and Pisa in 1 day! On board our shuttle bus with our expert excort you will easly let you reach and visit this 2 cities. We grant you the return on time at the cruise ship! You can add to your excursion the entrance ticket at the Leonardo Interactive Museum, the entrance or if you prefer visiting Florence on your own you can chose the Low Cost Option that includes only the transfer.

See the best of Florence and Pisa on this full-day private shore excursion from La Spezia Port. This is a chance to explore two of Italy’s most famous cities and see landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, and Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Learn about the history, art, and culture of these two great cities as you explore by car and on foot.

Embark on a savory gastronomic journey through the historic port city of La Spezia, led by a friendly foodie guide. Sample tasty regional specialties at 5 different food stops, pre-selected to bring you the best of local cuisine. Taste briny fried anchovies, or a delicate chickpea pancake. Menus are seasonal, guaranteeing the freshest ingredients, and small groups are capped to ensure a personalized tasting adventure.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

Learn the secrets of the Italian kitchen with this 3-hour cooking class in La Spezia. Led by an expert chef, begin at the local market to select fresh seafood and vegetables for your dishes. Then, bring your ingredients to the kitchen of a nearby ‘osteria.’ Receive hands-on training in your small group as you craft three courses of delicious Ligurian cuisine, sitting down to feast on your creations afterward. Numbers are limited to four people to keep the experience intimate.

Explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace with this full-day shore excursion. Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving. See top landmarks in Florence including the Duomo and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge. The itinerary also includes a stop in Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower.

Discover the stunning Cinque Terre—or “five lands”—during this hiking tour from La Spezia Port. Explore Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore with a combination of hikes and train rides. Stroll through the colorful villages and enjoy plenty of free time to relax over the course of the day. The main hike takes place between Manarola and Corniglia where you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean.

Skip the exhausting hikes and fast train rides and experience Cinque Terre by e-bike on a 4-hour guided tour. The bike's electric motor allows you to maximize your time and traverse the hilly terrain with ease. Eat traditional focaccia and taste locally produced wine during a break at the Sanctuary of Soviore. The scenic route also includes stops at charming churches, including Soviore and San Giovanni Battista.

Explore Cinque Terre on a private tour with a guide. Travel by boat and train from La Spezia Port and visit three charming towns. Don’t worry about train schedules, or navigating, just relax and settle in to the Ligurian lifestyle while your guide takes care of the logistics. Have time to explore on your own and choose a spot for lunch (own expense) and learn about the region’s history and culture on the guided portions of the tour.

Take in sweeping sunset views of the Cinque Terre coastline on a private boat cruise limited to six people. The evening’s itinerary includes an aperitif, Aperol Spritz, glass of prosecco, or soft drink, free time to relax with your group, and plenty of frame-worthy photo opportunities.

The guide will provide all the information you need to be able to ride a mountain bike (pedal assisted) in complete safety. In this excursion we will explore the valley of Levanto until the mountain called Bardellone. These alternative routes, not very frequented, are immersed in unspoiled nature. Usually it is also possible to spot local hawks flying high. Along the way we will be able to admire the spontaneous vegetation of holm oaks, olive trees, chestnut trees, Mediterranean scrub. The pleasure of mountain biking lies in the relaxation of traveling along dirt roads that are often of ancient memory. An expert guide will make this sport easy for everyone, and you will be able to drive at your favorite pace. This tour is perfect for those who are looking for a little bit of adventure. The excursion includes a stop where we will taste Ligurian focaccia and local white wine.

In this magic tour we will see landscapes hidden from the crowd, making easy ups and exciting downs with our e-bikes among the colors and scents of this part of Ligurian coast which is like a secret Cinque Terre area, but not as crowded as the original villages. We will make a visit of a typical vinyard, from which we will admire the sea from unique perspectives. The owner of the vinyard will illustrate the traditional cultivation method that him and his family have been rediscovering through the years. He will also explain their restoring projects of ancient heritage grape varieties. Comfortably sitting in the garden, we will taste two traditional white and red wines, typical of this region, paired with seasonal products. Finally, we will go downhill, making return to Levanto in the enchanting light of a beautiful sunset.

During your stay in Levanto, your captain Marco will offer you the opportunity to experience and learn about the natural and scenic beauty of this beautiful stretch of Ligurian coast in an exclusive way. During the navigation we will have the opportunity to admire the characteristic fishing villages of the Cinque Terre from the sea: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore. As this is a private tour, guests can customize it as they wish and can ask to stop for a swim at any time. During the excursions, there will be stops with swimming and snorkeling in splendid bays, coves and caves in the Cinque Terre National Marine Park. On board you can also taste typical products such as focaccia, pizza and various cakes. Drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, included. For more information and for any discounts you can contact us by searching our website, RosaDeiVentiBoatTours, thank you.

In this afternoon tour, we will depart from Levanto in the afternoon and riding our electric bikes we will reach Monterosso in about an hour, making some stops in scenic and touristic places. In Monterosso, where we will stay for an hour, we will explore the old part of the village, which at sunset is very quiet and has a unique and enchanting atmosphere. There will be 30 minutes of free time for autonomously exploring this town. Afterwards, we will start our ride back to Levanto, during which we will have other breathtaking views of the Cinque Terre coast at sunset.

Enjoy a leisurely e-bike ride in the La Spezia region with an option of four fun tours. Take the classic tour from La Spezia to Cinque Terre, bike around the Gulf of Poets from La Spezia to either Portovenere or Montemarcello, or tour Val di Magra. Each tour option features beautiful views of the seaside scenery and takes about four hours to complete.

Experience Cinque Terre on a 6-hour, private tour form La Spezia Cruise Terminal. Meet your guide and board the “5 Terre Express” train to wind through the five charming fishing villages that make u the region. Learn about Ligurian history and culture and work with your guide the shape your ideal day in Cinque Terre. See all five villages or customize your tour to spend more time on one. Avoid tourist traps and see the area with a local.

Rather than navigating on your own, sit back and enjoy the scenery when you book a private day trip to Cinque Terre, a group of fishing villages just 40 kilometers north of La Spezia. The private tour ensures you are able to customize the itinerary according to your interests. With your guide’s insider recommendations, explore the area at your own pace and enjoy vineyard tours with complimentary wine tastings.

Have a sustainable tourism experience discovering the hidden side of the Cinque Terre, away from crowds. Breathe a quiet country atmosphere, at just 10 minutes train from Monterosso. Accompanied by your local and passionate guide, explore the beautiful village of Framura nestled on a hill that slopes down towards the sea. From the top of the village, in front of a magnificent panorama, walk on an easy paved path passing through colorful houses, vineyards, and gardens until reaching the picturesque tiny port. Meet a local winemaker, learn about the heroic Cinque Terre wines and have a wine tasting in the vineyard. That's a great way to support the hard work of local producers! - Sustainable travel experience - Support a local winemaker - Travel like a local, far from mass tourism - Easy path suitable for children - Walk gently downhill - Walk at your own pace, with no rush or strict schedule - Private guide at disposal, just for you

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.

On the Eastern part of the Gulf of La Spezia, just in front of Portovenere and Palmaria island, stands one of theist known marine location in Italy: Lerici. This town has a long and prestigious history, testified by the impressive presence of the Castle, aside the harbor. All around, marvelous small villages like Tellaro and San Terenzo create a unique surrounding. This private guided tour will lead you across the Southern edge of Golfo dei Poeti, uphill to some amazing viewpoints and back down to the sea, where you will enjoy a relaxing aperitif near the beach.

Together with Sebastiano, a professional photographer, set out to discover the best spots to take pictures in the Gulf of Poets, between Portovenere and Lerici, on the border with the Cinque Terre and already in sight of the high Tuscan coast. A special opportunity to combine a visit to one of the most evocative places in Italy with the opportunity to test your photographic skills and collect unforgettable shots of natural and scenic beauty.

Hike off the beaten path enjoying the beauty of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre coast from a different point of view. Enjoy the best view of Portovenere. Discover the wild and intact natural beauty of the tiny Palmaria island. Hike a ring trail that skirts the beautiful coast, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. This is a good itinerary also for summer since you will have the possibility to swim in the crystalline water of secluded coves. Hiking: about 3h30 Difficulty: medium Difference in altitude: 200 mt. Suitable for families

Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient La Spezia with its main monuments and historical buildings. La Spezia is a colorful Italian town various from the quiet, calm, and rural surrounding landscapes. It is noisy and fun, a very beautiful historical center with many small and cozy restaurants serving a local specific dish - chickpea flour pizza Farinata. When Italians visit another region of Italy, they always try the local specialties, so you should try them too as La Spezia has many famous food specialties fit for every taste.