Top La Spezia Historical Tours

It is a must-do tour for every first-time visitor! The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage. You will experience the scenic views in each of 5 impressive villages. Together with your local professional guide, you will explore one of the most popular destinations. You will be riding on a train and hopping in and out. Why there are no cars in Cinque Terre? Why the place is called "Cat heaven"? What product is very famous there? What these villages defended the country against in the past? You will learn the interesting history and fascinating facts. We have to warn you- it is very easy to fall in love with Cinque Terre!

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.

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.

Spend the morning out in the Liguran sunshine on an E-Bike tour from Levanto. Start off towards Genove, and cycle past red rock quarries before arriving at the village of Costa for stunning views. Next continue around Mount Serro, and climb back down to the port of Framura for a typical Ligurian lunch complete with white wine and Foccacia. Pass by the parish church of Saint Catherine on your way back to Levanto.

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This tour will take place: on 28th of July 2020 on 26th of August 2020 on 22th of September 2020 on 1st of October 2020 on 5th and 26 of November 2020 You can join a pre-set group and share the tour with other participants or book the same tour just for you and your family when do you prefer. La Spezia is a very interesting town, with his Castle overlooking the bay, the history of the develop of the town thanks to the Navy Museum and the connection with the sea. If you are at least 5 people we can choose a different day from these in calendar.

Florence and Pisa are two of Tuscany’s top destinations, but it’s almost impossible to visit both in one day with public transportation. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal in La Spezia and hassle-free transport on board an air-conditioned private coach. Opt for add-ons like a Florence walking tour or Leonardo da Vinci museum tickets for an all-inclusive experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is a must-do tour for every first-time visitor! The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage. You will experience the scenic views in each of 5 impressive villages. Together with your local professional guide, you will explore one of the most popular destinations. You will be riding on a train and hopping in and out. Why there are no cars in Cinque Terre? Why the place is called "Cat heaven"? What product is very famous there? What these villages defended the country against in the past? You will learn the interesting history and fascinating facts. We have to warn you- it is very easy to fall in love with Cinque Terre!

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your tour guide alongside your cruise ship and be driven to the train station by deluxe vehicle. You will take a train to reach Cinque Terre, with an amazing view while on going! The villages of the Cinque Terre, perched on rocky cliffs along the coast of Liguria, will leave you speachless. Ancient Manarola is significant because of its architectural and cultural landmarks. The tiny Corniglia is a precious village built on the cliff face and surrounded by vineyards. Vernazza is a colourful village sit among watercourses and verdant rocks. Finally, between two steep cliffs stands Riomaggiore, is a peaceful village where still today the work of fishermen daily continues.

It is a must-do tour for every first-time visitor! The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage. You will experience the scenic views in each of 5 impressive villages. Together with your local professional guide, you will explore one of the most popular destinations. You will be riding on a train and hopping in and out. Why there are no cars in Cinque Terre? Why the place is called "Cat heaven"? What product is very famous there? What these villages defended the country against in the past? You will learn the interesting history and fascinating facts. We have to warn you- it is very easy to fall in love with Cinque Terre!

Immerse yourself in the the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance with a shore excursion to Florence. Florence is a long day trip from the La Spezia port, but with a private driver you’ll be delivered directly to the historic city center of Florence where you’ll tour all the highlights such as the Piazza della Signoria, the Baptistery of St. John and the Accademia or the Uffizi Gallery, while also leaving some free time for lunch and shopping.

Hiking through the Cinque Terre is an amazing experience that gives a different perspective of this unique area, we'll be surrounded by the lushuring vegetation of the National Park with spectacular views of the multicoloured coastal villages that reflect the glittering sea. We will be close to the old tradition of wine and olive oil production admiring locals working in olive groves or vineyards. We can have the chance to see folks out working in olive groves or carrying wine grapes from the harvest, with baskets full of grapes carried on top of the head or on the "monorail", the typical and unique mean of transport on the hills. We will walk along the cliffs, amongst the forests and vineyards, private beautiful gardens surrounded by the scented mediterranean vegetation. It's an adventure that takes us off the beaten tracks and we'll be so rewarded at the end of the day with more knowledge about the envinroment and its vegetation and wildlife.

You will be able to meet your guide with driver outside the cruise terminal in La Spezia to leave for Pisa and then Florence. After an hour's journey you reach Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, to admire one of the most beautiful squares in the world with its Leaning Tower. Free visit of Piazza dei Miracoli and the tour continues to Florence with a stop in Piazzale Michelangelo. In Florence, the companion for any kind of information to discover Florence in freedom and shoot in this wonderful city / open-air museum and marvel at traveling between Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the most beautiful and elegant streets of the historic center . Possibility to be accompanied to the Accademia Gallery or Uffizi in case of booked visits. Suggestions on restaurants with Tuscan specialties or possible free wine and oil tasting in the center of Florence.

If your cruise ship stops in La Spezia, make a day out of visiting Pietrasanta, Carrara, and Colli di Luni. First see the Bozzetti Sculpture Museum, and then stop for coffee (own expense) in Piazza del Duomo. Make your way to the Tuscan city of Carrara, and pop into the ancient village of Colonnata. You can choose to take a guided tour inside a working quarry in the Apuan Alps, or go on a 4x4 tour travelling through a network of 30 open-air active quarries (also own expense). End your tour wine tasting (own expense) in Colli di Luni before returning to La Spezia.

La Spezia lies on Italy’s northern coastline, with strong naval heritage dating back to the early 19th century. On this walking tour, follow your guide from the winding streets on the Old Town to the Italian shoreline, and delve into La Spezia’s maritime heritage. Stroll along the pretty Passeggiata Costantino Morin, and discover top attractions including St. George’s Castle and La Spezia Cathedral.

Afternoon dedicated to a guided tour of Portovenere, a wonderful village with the small church of San Pietro, built on the extreme end of the village from which you can enjoy a marvelous view of the sea, the 12th century castle, the Sanctuary of the Madonna Bianca and the Byron’s Cave, where the English poet used to go to get inspiration for his poems. Later, you will departure aboard the ancient leudo Zigoela (a traditional Ligurian boat) and sail along the coast between the pastel-coloured houses of the ancient village and the uncontaminated Palmaria island, enraptured by the light of the sunset in a unique setting. The breeze of the open sea and the emerald waters will accompany you to discover the jagged coastline and hidden bays until you reach a way known as Via dell’Amore. In a romantic atmosphere, you can enjoy an aperitif of typical Ligurian products and relax with a refreshing dive in the moonlight.

Discover the wonderful Italian Riviera with a Exclusive Private Tour. Cinque Terre is one of the most suggestive tour from La Spezia Cruise Port. The Cinque Terre (ancient fishing villages) are also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itinerary: • Our english speaking driver will pick you up at your Cruise Ship around 8.00 AM • We will drive through the Poets Gulf until we get to Portovenere. • First stop in Portovenere for 1 hrs (free visit of the Church, Castle and the City) • Then we'll move to Riomaggiore (the 1°village of the 5 Terre). Free visit of Riomaggiore, and we'll move to the others (Manarola,Vernazza & Monterosso) with the typical local train. (This is the best and fastes way through the mountains). • In Monterosso there will be our driver waiting for you for the return to your location. • The return is scheduled around 5.00 PM (Take a look at our detailed description of the stops).

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your English speaking driver alongside your cruise ship and be driven to San Gimignano. A stroll through the core of San Gimignano, in the shadows of its surviving towers, is a delight. As the town was about a day's trek to Siena or Florence in the Middle Ages, it was a good stopover for pilgrims en route from those cities to Rome. Near the main gate, you can still see the remains of a 12th-century pilgrims' shelter. S.Gimignano counts 14 towers. A visit here also includes access to the archeological museum and Torre Grossa. After your walking tour enjoy a typical wine tasting and light lunch in one of the wineries of the area before heading back to La Spezia.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre is a must-see sight for anyone visiting La Spezia. Explore the colorful coastal landscapes with ease during a private tour that allows you to customize your itinerary according to your interests. Rather than navigating and driving yourself, you’ll travel between top Cinque Terre attractions in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle.