Cinque Terre

CINQUE TERRE · VILLAGE

10 Things To Do In Cinque Terre

The standouts on this stretch of coast.

The 10 things travellers actually do when they come to the five villages. Walking between the cliffs, riding the train pass, tasting the sciacchetrà, hopping the ferries when the sea is calm.

10 Things To Do In Cinque Terre

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Riomaggiore

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Riomaggiore - The Evening Flow: Aperitivo, Hands-On Cooking, and a Long Table Meal

1.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Riomaggiore

Most Popular★ 5.0

Small-group pasta and tiramisu class in Riomaggiore with a local host, hands-on cooking, prosecco, and a sit-down meal.

“Exceptional, in every way. How to describe a breathtaking location/home; welcoming hosts allowing us into their personal space; paid for 3 hours, got 4; allowed us to tour their small farm, then there was the cooking lessons! My wife and I now have an instruction manual and recipe book (we took notes) that will become…”

148 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $173.25by Cesarine: Cooking Class

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Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre

Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre - The Marble Mortar Lesson: What You’re Really Learning

2.Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre

★ 4.7

Learn traditional Ligurian pesto in Manarola with a small group, marble mortar technique, handmade focaccia, and local wine, plus a take-home recipe.

“What a wonderful experience and delicious pesto!!!. An authentic class with Yvonne, learning about the history of pesto, the ingredients and technique. Would definately recommend.”

133 reviews1 hourFrom $98by Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote

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Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour

Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour - Monterosso by Train: A Simple Transition That Keeps the Day Enjoyable

3.Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour

★ 5.0

Private Cinque Terre trek with local guide Pall, herbs and vineyard stories, then train to Monterosso. Avoid crowds at your pace.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Pall through Cinque Terre. He knows so many people in town and everywhere we went many of the locals greeted him warmly. He also knows a great deal about the history of the area and we learned a lot about how it evolved over the centuries. Best of all,…”

122 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $211.64by Trekguyd

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Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisu class Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisu class Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre - The Three Stages: Tiramisu, Pesto, and Trofie Pasta

4.Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisu class Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

★ 5.0

Riomaggiore cooking class with Luca: make tiramisu, pesto and trofie pasta from scratch, paired with wine and dinner in a small home setting.

“Luca was a fun host and it was a very enjoyable experience. We made a delicious meal and there were a lot of laughs. You must be prepared that there is NO restroom for use during the experience and lots of steps to get to the apartment.”

57 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $144.82by Cooking with Luca

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Cinque Terre: 2-Hour Private Boat Tour

Cinque Terre: 2-Hour Private Boat Tour - Getting started at Riomaggiore: where the tour begins

5.Cinque Terre: 2-Hour Private Boat Tour

★ 4.8

Private 2-hour sunset boat from Riomaggiore to all five Cinque Terre villages, with snorkeling at Guvano Beach and snacks available.

“The 2 hour private boat tour with David was the highlight of our trip in Cinque Terre. It was my boyfriends birthday so I wanted to plan something fun/special with him and his family. I looked at all the different tours and reviews and decided on this one. We went by each of the 5…”

55 reviewsFrom $574.78by Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote

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Pesto Class and Wine Tasting in Vernazza, Cinque Terre


6.Pesto Class and Wine Tasting in Vernazza, Cinque Terre

★ 5.0

Make traditional Ligurian pesto in Vernazza, then taste Cinque Terre wines and olive oils with gnocchi and lemon dessert.

“Although I make Pesto at home, I learned some new techniques in this class. We would have liked a printed list of the wines. All together a fun experience and enjoyed talking with those around us.”

55 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $74.82by Vernazza Cinque Sensi

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BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class

BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class - Entering the cellar: how BarCa explains Cinque Terre wine

7.BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class

★ 5.0

BarCa Winery in Cinque Terre mixes vineyard trekking, a cellar visit, three wine tastings, and a pesto class with focaccia.

“Amazingly amazing views! More than you could imagine! So beautiful! Excellent wine with great teachings and fun and delicious pesto making, which we ate with yummy focciaca bread over looking the sea! Our host was wonderful!!! This is a MUST DO activity in Cinque Terre!”

48 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $78.10by BarCa wine

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Cinque Terre wonders Full Day Boat Tour

Cinque Terre wonders Full Day Boat Tour - Riomaggiore and Manarola: the sea-view “why it’s worth it” moment

8.Cinque Terre wonders Full Day Boat Tour

★ 5.0

Cruise Cinque Terre by boat with stops in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza area, Porto Venere, Lerici, and Palmaria’s islands.

“Relaxing, fun, beautiful - we enjoyed swimming, seeing new towns, and focaccias. Excellent spritz and good conversation!! And very many sent clean boat.”

47 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $300.37by Kalos Cinque Terre Portofino Boat Tour

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Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch

Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch - The timing and flow in a 4-hour day

9.Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch

★ 4.5

Make pesto in Manarola with lunch and wine, then sail Cinque Terre’s coast from Vernazza on a small-group boat tour.

“Everything about tour from start to finish was perfect. Meeting and the train station pick-up, train ride and walk to the restaurant, pesto and food were amazing! Simone is extremely knowledgeable, everyone had a great (and delicious) time. I will suggest this tour to everyone.”

46 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $372.45by Cinque Terre Tours snc

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La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour

La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour - From Manarola to Corniglia: The 3-Hour Vineyard Stair Climb

10.La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour

★ 4.0

Guided hike from Manarola to Corniglia plus train visits to Vernazza and Riomaggiore. Expert English guide, sea views, 8 hours.

“This is probably the worst tour I’ve ever been on! And we’ve been traveling through Europe every year for last few years. They started by bumping us from the tour that we had originally booked the day before to “give us the option” for a tour they considered “similar” we went from a guided hike…”

44 reviews7.5 - 8 hoursFrom $94by Shore Emotion

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