Portovenere Tours and Activities

Tap into the beauty of Italy’s famous Cinque Terre coast on this day trip from Milan. Travel in the comfort of a coach bus to the terraced landscape of five cliff-side villages and experience the landscapes by boat as you make your way from Monterosso to La Spezia. This tour includes plenty of free time to explore Monterosso and Manarola, as well as a scenic train trip between the two towns. This Cinque Terre day trip showcases the best of this stunning destination and offers travelers a hassle-free way to explore all the highlights.

Discover the Cinque Terre of Italy’s Riviera on this full-day trip from Milan. Drive along this UNESCO-listed coast, home to the five colorful villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Explore cliffside Manarola independently, and take the coastal train to Monterosso for more free time to relax, eat, and stroll. Finish with a scenic boat trip, admiring the cliff-perched villages from the sea. Round-trip coach transport and Milan hotel pickup included.

See Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Spend a full day sailing along the Italian riviera, viewing the five seaside towns and learning about the history of the area from your skipper. Drink in the views of the colorful villages that hug the coastline. Learn some sailing tips from the crew. Stop to swim in the shimmering sea. And then indulge in a lunch of Ligurian specialties, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour, ensuring plenty of personalized attention.

Explore the hidden treasures of the Cinque Terre on a 6-hour mountain bike tour that is suitable for fit participants. The moderately challenging non-technical route includes long climbs into the hills where you get sweeping views over the Gulf of La Spezia and National Park of the Cinque Terre. Includes knowledgeable guide, light refreshments, and use of bike equipment.

Explore the cliffs overlooking the ocean on a private rock climbing adventure in Cinque Terre. Ideal for experienced climbers or beginners, the day’s itinerary can be customized to your skill level. Participants should be in good physical shape as the day begins with a45-minute hike up to 1000 feet (300 meters) above sea level for stunning views of the Mediterranean. All climbing gear is provided and you climb alongside a professional, multilingual, alpine guide.

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.

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.

Visit the villages of the Cinque Terre on a day trip from Pisa. The dramatic coastal area is known for its beauty, and you’ll discover its highlights with this hassle-free day out. Travel by train between the villages of Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, and Manarola, and enjoy ample free time to swim and soak up the coastal sights. A tasting of the local ‘limoncino’ is also included.

The UNESCO-listed coastline of the Cinque Terre is the star of the Italian Riviera and this full-day tour from Lucca crams all the highlights into one day. Visit the villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, and Vernazza; sample Limoncino liqueur; cool off with a swim in the sea; and tuck into a delicious Ligurian lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant.

Spend a full day on the majestic Italian coast with this full-day trip to the Cinque Terre from Montecatini. Explore four out of the five villages, admiring the ingenious terraced vineyards and pastel-colored buildings. Enjoy time to swim in the beautiful water and have lunch at a stunning restaurant in Monterosso (if option selected).

Pack more of northern Italy into your vacation with this 4-day trip to the Italian Riviera. Making it easy to visit Genoa, the Cinque Terre, and the Ligurian coast in one trip, the experience combines daily excursions with prebooked hotel accommodation and air-conditioned transport right from your Milan hotel. Ample free time is worked in to the itinerary so you can discover Italy’s seaside delights at your own pace, too.

While docking ship in La Spezia, go on a private shore excursion to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cinque Terre, and the fishing village of Portovenere. Since this is a private tour, you can choose which places you go to from a wide variety of areas along the Italian Riviera. Take a ferry ride to Vernazza (own expense), or stroll around Riomaggiore—the choice is yours.

Spend the day exploring the Italian coast on a private excursion from Livorno to Cinque Terre. Travel by climate-controlled car, and boat (and train if the weather calls for it). Visit seaside villages, shop at local markets and taste locally made wine, olive, oils, honey and other products. Your multilingual guide will handle the logistics of the day and negotiate boat and train tickets (own expense). This tour is ideal for visitors who want to see more of Italy explore the coast, and value exclusivity.

Our goal is to make your day unique and unforgettable, to let you know and appreciate this heritage of rare beauty, making you relax and feel pampered, far from the madding crowd. Together with us you will have the opportunity to live a 360 ° experience: curiosity and culture of this unique and fragile area, but also a beautiful bath in our crystal clear waters, a walk among the colorful lanes of Porto Venere and the Cinque Terre, tasting local products and typical dishes.

Discover quaint and colorful Ligurian villages during this private tour from Florence. Travel along the Tyrrhenian coast to the “Five Lands” of Cinque Terre where you travel by train from Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Vernazza. Then, hop on a boat and take in the beautiful views before hopping out to explore the historic center of Portovenere. Train and boat tickets are included in the tour package for your convenience.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cinque Terre on this full-day, private shore excursion. Don’t worry about organizing logistics: your guide will pick you up directly from the Livorno port, and you’ll travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan. Venture first to Riomaggiore, one of the five Cinque Terre villages, to explore at your own pace. Continue next to Manarola for more sightseeing. You’ll also have the chance to admire Vernazza and Corniglia, where you can stroll, shop, and dine (own expense) at your own pace.

Maximise your time in La Spezia and head to the Cinque Terre on a private day trip. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is home to five fishing villages that are stacked into the cliffs, making for stunning coastal views. This shore excursion packages private transport with your own guide to give you more time there, and is one of the few day trips to visit all five of the Cinque Terre’s picture-perfect villages.

Make the most of your time ashore in Livorno with a private, full-day tour of Cinque Terre. Meet your guide at the Livorno port, climb aboard a luxury minivan, and head to the fishing village of Portovenere, where you’ll have time to explore. Then, continue to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Dine alfresco in Vernazza (own expense), browse shops in Monterosso, wander Corniglia, and more—the flexible itinerary is up to you.

Discover the untouched beauty of the Gulf of Poets on board a fast and comfortable dinghy. Take your time to explore the picturesque villages of Portovenere and Lerici and enjoy the best view of Tellaro from the sea. Sail along the jagged coast of the islands of the Poets Gulf where the sea is calm and crystalline. The Cinque Terre are just around the corner but here you will be away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. Take a dip in a secluded cove and toast onboard with cool local wine. Take the opportunity to have a delicious lunch in Lerici, tasting mussels breed in the Gulf. Please note that the first part of the tour, islands and Portovenere, will be shared with other guests (up to 8) while the second part with Lerici and Tellaro will be private, with the boat just for you.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Italy’s Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed coastal region, on a private full-day tour from Florence. Customize the itinerary according to your personal preferences, choosing to explore the colorful fishing town of Portovenere and some of the five Cinque Terre villages. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Florence are included, however entrance fees, and food and drink are not.

Spend the day exploring the beauty and culture of Cinque Terre on a full-day, private tour from Lucca. Visit Cinque Terre’s charming villages with time to explore on your own and a stop for lunch. Opt to take a hike or a ferry ride depending on your tastes. Enjoy total flexibility on your a private tour with space for up to eight guests. Avoid the hassles of driving or navigating and leave the details to your guide.

Leave the large crowds of Cinque Terre behind on a private 8-hour tour of the Poet’s Gulf. A ferry from Portovenere takes you to the picturesque Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. Serving as inspiration for Byron, DH Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and other literary greats, the islands are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with your guide, decide how much time to spend at each location.

Leaving from La Spezia train station, where you will meet your private guide, you will get on a private taxi to reach the beautiful village of Lerici, one of the places that the Shelleys loved the most. In Lerici, after seeing the famous Shelley's house, you will board a ferry boat until you arrive to the picturesque village of Portovenere. Once there, you will start a proper boat tour to see the islands of the Poet's Gulf, such as Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. These islands are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have some time to explore the islands with your guide (you will decide together how much time to dedicate to each island, where to eat and so on). You will discover why poets and writers were fascinated by these places. Byron, Shelley, Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence: all have dedicated poems and thoughts in this stretch of the Ligurian coast, so rugged and sometimes inaccessible. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to La Spezia train station.

SAILING FOR THE FANTASTIC COASTS OF THE CINQUE TERRE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF BATHS AND RELAXATION ENJOYING THE SUN OR ENJOYING BY SNORKELING IN THE CRYSTAL WATERS OF THE GULF OF POETS. POSSIBILITY OF BRUNCH ON BOARD.