Top Things to do in Liguria
10 Cultural Tours in Liguria That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Liguria, Italy including Pisa & Florence highlights shore excursion from Livorno port, Your first time in Genoa - shared tour, Experience Cinque Terre from Florence in One Day, Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip with Typical Lunch, Full-Day Cinque Terre Tour from Pisa, Tour of Genoa and Day Trip to Portofino from Genoa, Discover Genoa with the electric bike, 7 Days Gran Tour Sardinia and Corsica from Genoa or Rome, CINQUE TERRE TOUR: levante ligure extraordinary landscapes from Florence, 4 Day Italian Riviera from Milan.
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1. Pisa & Florence highlights shore excursion from Livorno port
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Top of the range Mercedes private minivan transfer, WIFI on board, air conditioning, drivers available for the duration of the tour, English speaking driver.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Not included: guides, tickets for musems, lunch
2. Your first time in Genoa - shared tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you! Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference! Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders' track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider's tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.
Inclusions: Private tour guide
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Reviewed By bearaggio73
The class was truly wonderful! We learned so much about how to make homemade pasta and especially pesto with mortar and pastle. The location was outstanding, we didn’t expect such a wonderful place! We entered a private palace dating back to 1500 and learned about the history of the family who built it. Our hosts Mario and Cristina were amazing and we had a lot of fun!
3. Experience Cinque Terre from Florence in One Day
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4.7 based on 64 reviews
Get an early start on an amazing day journeying out of Florence, and its man-made masterpieces, because you are off to the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, a spectacular region and home of Cinque Terre – the much acclaimed string of seaside villages along the Italian Riviera. Steep terraces adorned with colorful homes and vineyards, rugged fishermen reeling in their daily catches, and the region’s most famous flavor – pesto. All experiences you can enjoy on this tour.
Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, Free time in Vernazza, Monterosso, Manarola and Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre Card train tickets, 45mins optional light hike with tour leader, Expert bilingual local guide English/German (commentary in both languages)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up/drop-off, Food/beverage
Reviewed By carloseqg
This tour was so so good. Our tour guide Angelo was amazing. He knew everything there was to know and was able to answer any and all questions brought up to him even if they were about things not related to the tour exhibitions. It was worth seeing both the Uffizi and the Accademia. There were no lines to skip due to the covid-19 situation as we took this tour a week before things got shut down but I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to florence as it is not only a tour of the two big galleries but also a small city walking tour.
4. Best of Cinque Terre Day Trip with Typical Lunch
Overall Ratings
3.8 based on 17 reviews
Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Walking from village to village admiring the cultivated terraces and the pastel coloured villages hovering between the sky and the sea: this is the best and only way to experience the unique magic of the Cinque Terre! On this tour you will walk through the villages of the Cinque Terre in one day, admiring and exploring these picturesque small towns. The Cinque Terre is a beautiful stretch of rugged coast and the only unspoilt part left of the lovely Italian Riviera. It takes its name from the five picturesque fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Cinque Terre have been inaccessible from the land for centuries, isolated by steep mountains and valleys on one side and by the sea itself on the other. Thanks to its isolation, the unspoilt charm of the Cinque Terre is a protected World Heritage Site and a National Park. Led by our knowledgeable guide, you will discover the spectacular coastline.
Inclusions: Transport by G.T. air-conditioned coach with WIFI on board, Licensed Tour escort, Boat Trip (weather permitting), Typical Lunch with drinks, Transfers by local trains between the Villages, Multilingual Assistance at the meeting point, Small Group Tour - max 25 participants
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Reviewed By aakebe
Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????
5. Full-Day Cinque Terre Tour from Pisa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Explore the Cinque Terre on a day tour through a slice of paradise. This unique experience has you visiting an area subdivided into five villages suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea, where vegetation and lush vineyards frame breathtaking scenery.
Inclusions: Travel by GT coach or minivan, Expert multilingual escorts, Free time in Portovenere, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso, Typical Ligurian lunch (only if option selected)
Exclusions: Pickup and Dropoff, Gratuities
Reviewed By Oversunsetplain
I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.
6. Tour of Genoa and Day Trip to Portofino from Genoa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
Discover Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, a city with a glorious past. Spend your morning in is one of the most charming cities in Northern Italy. Also visit Portofino, the pearl of the Ligurian sea, and see its crystalline green waters.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, 2-hour Genoa walking tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By adcdiving
Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).
7. Discover Genoa with the electric bike
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
Discovering Genoa with the Ebike is the best solution to visit the historic center. A unique experience suitable for everyone
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
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8. 7 Days Gran Tour Sardinia and Corsica from Genoa or Rome
7 days and 6 nights leaving from Genoa or Roma. Overnight by ferry. Discover the wildest and oldest of all the Italian region. Visit of the legendary islands Caprera and La Maddalena. Excursion to Costa Smeralda. Through the region of Gallura, you'll visit Santa Teresa, the beaches of Stintino, Capo Caccia and its landscape and Alghero. Continuation to Corsica: Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia. Return to Italy by daily ferry. Sleeping in Palau, Alghero, Bonifacio and Bastia.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7., Myrtle liquor (mirto) and local cakes tasting., All activities, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points (hotel in Genoa city centre), Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private cabin on board the ferry from continent to Sardinia, Ferry from Santa Teresa to Bonifacio, Daily ferry from Corsica to Italy (Savona or Livorno), Train Livorno to Rome (only option from Rome)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
9. CINQUE TERRE TOUR: levante ligure extraordinary landscapes from Florence
Cinque Terre, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, are made up of five beautiful villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, placed in a corner of Liguria. The beauty of this land is not only due to its nature and its beautiful beaches, in fact these five quaint fishing villages offer amazing works: sanctuaries, ancient fortresses and rest of castles, remains of fortifications and the Ligurian Gothic style churches. • Private tour for couple or small groups • Visit of 4 villages • Lunch with wine in local restaurant • Short break for an ice cream • Return to your hotel in Florence • Driver/guide with commentary on board • Boat ticket for transfer in between the villages • Language: English
Inclusions: All activities, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch with wine, Minivan or car at disposal, Private tour, Professional Tour escort, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 628brendah
What an amazing day! It started with truffle hunting with Roberto and his two dogs - Ori and Chloe! We learned a lot about truffle hunting and how the dogs are trained. Chloe was 'in training' and it was fun to see how Roberto used both dogs. They found about 12 truffles in all of various sizes! Then we headed to a small family winery where we ate the fruits of our labor!!! We had a 4 course 'absolutely delicious' meal, tasted a lot of great wines, in addition to olive oil and honey! We even bought a bottle of wine to take with us and watched Sylvia add the DOCG label by hand (which are closely tracked by the region)! We had a great tour guide, Paelo, with us the entire day! He picked us us at our farmhouse, was our translator when needed, was very courteous and informative! I would highly recommend this very unique experience! And I would recommend Tuscany Private Tours. They were very easy to communicate with and very responsive!
10. 4 Day Italian Riviera from Milan
Departure from Milan. Visit of Genoa and an entire afternoon at your own. Excursion to Rapallo, Portofino and Santa Margherita. Visit of Portovenere and Cinque Terre with boat (if weather permits, otherwise by train); Excursion to West Coast of Liguria visiting Laigueglia, antique village of fishermen and Finalborgo, a medieval walled village. Return to Milan. Departures on 2021 June 7th, July 5th, August 5th, September 7th and October 11th and 2022 May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 4th, September 9th and October 10 th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Food tasting (focaccia/cheese focaccia), Local guide at Cinque Terre, Tour escort/host, Air-conditioned vehicle, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October, with good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pick up and drop off, City taxes, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
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