All Manarola Tours & Excursions in 2026

Enjoy stunning coastal views of Cinqueterre’s iconic villages from a unique vantage point as you cruise along the shore, from Manarola up until Punta Mesco. Small-group boat tours include plenty of enriching commentary from your captain on the history and culture of the Lingurian coastline and a chance to spot bottlenosed dolphins along the way.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pesto with a local chef who grows all the ingredients themselves. Discover more about local culinary traditions from your teacher as you grind the fresh ingredients on a mortar and pestle. Relax and enjoy your handiwork with a glass of crisp white wine and homemade focaccia at the end of the class.

Discover the beauty of Cinque Terre, where colorful villages rise dramatically above the Mediterranean. Explore Monterosso with its beautiful beach & medieval center; Vernazza known for its charming harbor; Manarola one of the coast’s most iconic villages; and Corniglia perched high above the sea with spectacular views. In Riomaggiore visit a scenic local winery, learn about Cinque Terre’s ancient wine-making traditions, and enjoy a premium tasting of local wines. Wine tasting is available for an additional €70 per person. The tour includes round-trip transfer between the cruise terminal and train station, but does not include the Cinque Terre day pass. The experience is primarily a walking tour, and while all five villages can be visited in one day, we recommend focusing on three or four (max) villages for a more relaxed experience. The tours are guided by handpicked professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles. *Back-to-ship on-time guarantee!

Departing from Manarola, while enjoying a welcome drink, you will sail through the entire Cinque Terre coast, to Punta Montenero which closes the southeast side of the wonderful Cinque Terre National Park. You will also have the chance to swim near the coast, diving into the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea. Once everyone is back on the boat, we will head to Punta Mesco, the most northwestern point of the National Park. From there you can admire the fascinating landscape of lights and colours and - if you are lucky enough - you will see the dolphins playing on the surface of the sea. On the tour we stop to take pictures of the villages of the Cinque Terre while our skipper explains and gives more detailed information for the villages of the Cinque Terre. We stop at some places to swim and snorkel, and there is compressed onboard aperitif with local wine, soft drinks.

Private tour. From Manarola to Corniglia through the hills overlooking the sea characterized by typical terraces made with dry stone walls that allowed the Ligurians, already in ancient times, to colonize a rugged and difficult territory. Five villages set in the rock, rich in local traditions and history. Crossing this territory on the ancient paths that connect the Cinque Terre gives glimpses of incomparable beauty on the sea and on the landscape characterized by Mediterranean scrub and vineyards, olive and citrus trees. Snack with tasting of focaccia, pesto and wine, with in-depth analysis of local food and wine traditions. The tour is personalized from time to time according to the interests and physical abilities of the participants. You will be accompanied by an environmental Hiking Guide, in love with nature, plants and ancient local traditions

We start from the marina of Manarola on board our elegant and comfortable gozzo to admire by sea all the beautiful and picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre You will have the opportunity to take unforgettable souvenir photos of each country, dive into the clear waters, where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and see the beautiful seabed with all the typical local fish. During the tour, some knowledge about our territory will be provided, drinks, aperitif (during sunset) and music on board The tour may vary according to marine weather conditions and the needs of guests on board

A chance to soak in the atmosphere of the Cinque Terre in a picture postcard location while enjoying a tasty lunch, a relaxed and fun experience!

Enjoy the convenience and comfort of this private transfer from the Cinque Terre to Florence. Your local driver will take you on a scenic journey, with stops in Pisa and Lucca along the way. Admire the Leaning Tower in Pisa's "Piazza Dei Miracoli" and delve into the charm of Lucca's historic center and ancient walls. Along the way, enjoy the views as you make your way to the city of Florence. Choose your drop-off location for a personalized experience.

Learn the secrets of Ligurian cuisine with a private half-day cooking class in a local home in Cinque Terre. Join a Cesarina—an ambassador of Italian culinary tradition—to prepare three authentic regional dishes. Choose a morning or afternoon session, enjoy hands-on instruction, and savor your creations paired with local wines, ensuring an authentic and delicious experience.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Manarola wine tasting experience is a nice walk through the Manarola vineyards among panoramic points to take beautiful photos, good local wine and flavors, snacks and an exclusive moment in an amazing old cellar from the 1800s, relax and sharing at the convivial table, nice music.

The aim is to make the real Cinque Terre known, their history which is very much linked to the production of wine, for this we will take a walk in the vineyards to be able to see up close the famous dry stone walls and the vineyards clinging to the rock. Later we will visit an authentic and ancient production cellar in the country and then we will taste with a technical guide of a native sommelier of Manarola and connoisseur of the wine of the Cinque Terre and their history. We will taste 3 wines and recognize the different wine aromas and its sensations.

the course is interactive, you will use the marble mortar. You will receive information on the history and origins of pesto and the best ingredients we will use. You will learn to make pesto like you have never tasted before, and you will be able to make it again at home, which is why it is a unique and unforgettable experience. If you've been good, there will be a little surprise for you at the end.

After pick-up from your ship at Livorno, Italy’s Cinque Terre is a bit like a beauty pageant, with one village after another competing to have the most charming backstreets, the cutest pastel buildings and the most Instagrammable views. Just when you think you’ve found the most beautiful spot, another one comes along and blows you away again. But like real-life beauty queens, each of the five villages has its own different charms. Some are showy and others are a bit more subtle – like Corniglia. It might not have Monterosso’s beach or Riomaggiore’s colourful harbour, but it has its own understated beauty – which is why I chose it as the base for your trip to the Cinque Terre. *Explore the Towns of Manarola, Vernazza and Corniglia *Enjoy lunch in a beautiful borgo like Vernazza (not included) *Enjoy the wonderful atmosfere and have a wine tasting in Corniglia

Sardinia produces exceptional olive oil and instead of just tasting it in a restaurant, this experience allows you to visit a family-run olive oil company in Budoni, Provincia della Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna. Enter a tasting room and meet the farm’s owner to learn the secrets of their award-winning extra virgin olive oil production. Then enjoy a tasting session with bruschettas, meat, cheese, and local wine paired with the olive oil.

One of the most charming stretches of coastline in Italy, the Cinque Terre can be hard to reach by public transportation. Save hours with this private tour that takes you straight from the ports of Livorno or La Spezia to the five fishing villages along the coast. Take in Riomaggiore, Vernazza, and Corniglia by car, and Monterosso al Mare via scenic train. Enjoy free time to sightsee, shop, and dine.

Bask in the history, flavor and aromas of Cinque Terre wine on this tour of Manarola. Led by a local wine lover, discover the emotional depths of the iconic beverage. The vineyard features a natural amphitheater with a famous dry wall. Admire the view over Manarola village before visiting the grapes. Learn how soil, pruning and production practices impact the wine. Finish with a tasting session and homemade focacacia.

You won't have many other opportunities to make both pesto and trofie, without knowing the secret they are difficult to realize, but I will reveal it to you! We will make pesto made with a marble mortar, just like my grandmother used to make it, and she taught me how to roll trofie, with a little secret that only in Ligurian kitchens is used. You will feel involved in Ligurian cuisine, when you taste the trofie with pesto, you will not believe that you made them, how good they are.

Immerse yourself in the authentic Cinque Terre experience with a guided tour through its historic vineyards. Discover the famous dry stone walls, the natural amphitheater, and stunning views of Manarola. Learn about local wine production, soil, and pruning techniques before enjoying a wine tasting of three distinct wines with a native sommelier. Pair your wines with traditional focaccia for a complete sensory experience.

Relax and escape the heat and crowds on a hot summer's day and take in the dynamic rugged landscape of the famous Cinque Terre aboard our motor boats. This alternative perspective from the sea gives you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magnificent landscape, where colorful houses and ancient vineyards cling to the steep terraces.   There is the possibility to swim in the turquoise waters only reachable by private boat! Enjoy a glass of  Cinque Terre wine originating from the terraces above  this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

**Capture the essence of Cinque Terre with a professional photographer** I offer personalized photo sessions for couples, families, marriage proposals and engagements. I know every corner of this paradise: from panoramic terraces to hidden alleys, I will take you to the most suggestive places for unforgettable shots. I use state-of-the-art professional equipment and techniques to ensure the highest quality photos. Each image is carefully retouched to give you a perfect result. **What makes me unique?** - **Experience and passion**: years of work in the field of photography. - **Knowledge of the territory**: iconic places and secret views. - **Personalized services**: flexible sessions and tailored packages. Book now and turn your memories into works of art. The Cinque Terre are the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments, and I'm here to capture them for you. Contact me for more information or to create a customized package.

A great day in Cinque Terre to discover the fabulous and scenographic villages with an authorized tour guide photographer. You will meet your guide/photographer at La Spezia harbour (or any other place upon request) . We will take the private car to reach Manarola and on the way we will stop in a secret spots where we will take magical pics. Visit of Manarola, surronded by vinyards, and his magical photo spots, Vernazza the so called The pearl of Cinque Terre, Monterosso the biggest fishing village and the only one with a real sandy beach famous alla round the world for is beauty. We will move by car, train and ferry to have contiunsly different prospectives of the area. During the walking tour you will discover the history of these small and charming villages dating back to the Middle Ages and we will help you to get unforgettable pictures! Your memories. . . your life. . . PLEASE NOTE : NECESSARY EQUIPMENT : REFLEX MIRRORLESS CAMERA OR VERY GOOD QUALITY CAMERA PHONE

The focaccia you cook will be so good that you will want to give it back at home, and you will succeed because we will teach you how to make it at home. For pesto I'll teach you all the secrets to give it the best, trust me