Location: Monterosso al Mare
Top Things to do in Monterosso al Mare
What to do and see in Monterosso al Mare, Liguria: The Best Day Trips from
The last of the five villages along the Cinque Terre strip, Monterosso al Mare is the most visited, largely because it has the only sizable sand beach and the biggest hotels. Though it can get very crowded with tourists during the peak summer months, Monterosso is still delightful. The old town area, separated from the more modern resort area by the Aurora tower, is home to the ruins of a medieval castle and San Francesco church, which houses an important Van Dyck painting of the crucifixion.
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1. Cinque terre walking holiday self-guided
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hike through beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths among nature and spectacular views Stay in one of the characteristic sea villages with its colourful house Taste locally produced wines in a nice bar in Manarola Enjoy a dinner in typical restaurant with sea food specialities
Inclusions: Dinner, Accommodation in double room with ensuite bathroom in Cinque Terre, Roadmap with description of suggested itineraries and map of the National Park Cinque Terre, 1 tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola, 1 dinner with 3 courses and fish specialities, drinks not included, 1 book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by local travel photographer, Cinque Terre card including use of the public buses and free Wi-Fi at the National Park's hotspots., Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 3 consecutive days for local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, Entrance fee at National Park Cinque Terre and trails
Exclusions: Local city tax, transfers in/out, everything not mentioned under the item “the tour includes
Reviewed By TraceyCannon2013
I contacted Daniela at Find Your Italy for a last minute itinerary for a friend's birthday. Her response time was amazing and so was our itinerary. We both enjoyed her celebration trip which included wine and cheese tasting, cooking school and several other fun things. I am looking forward to a return trip to Italy with my mother, and to see what Daniela plans for us.
2. Cinque Terre Private Day Trip from Genoa with Local English Speaking Driver
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
At the first village you will stop, it seems to go back in time! Riomaggiore, where your driver drops you off, is a gem, with its alleys, its castle and the typical colored houses overlooking the small harbor of the seaside village. After some leisure time to spend in this picturesque village, take the boat or train (your own epenses) to reach Manarola, another wonderful village. Here your driver will pick you up to drive you to Vernazza, probably the most charming of the Cinque Terre. Here you will have lunch in one of the typical restaurants. After lunch, you will take the route to Monterosso (by boat or train at your expenses) and enjoy a pleasant walk along the waterfront. at the end of your visit in this wonderful village, you will go back to Genoa with your dirver Please note that it's not possible to move by car between the villages, ths is why the route shoud be made by trains or boats.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private English speaking driver
Exclusions: Boat or train ride approximately € 4.00 to € 13.00 per person
Reviewed By Z1564SZmichaels
Our tour guide was amazing! We highly recommend her for anyone doing tours in Genoa. Very informative and answered all our questions.
3. "Wonderland 5 Terre Tour" from Florence
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cinque Terre is one of the most popular day trip from Florence: - Our english speaking driver - escort will pick you up at your location (hotel or apartment) around 8.00 AM - We will drive through the A11 / A12 highway between Tuscany and Liguria for about 1h and 40 minutes passing near the beautiful Apuan Alps, (the Marble Mountains). - We will pass through the city of La Spezia and its famous Gulf (Gulf of Poets) until we get to Riomaggiore. We will visit Riomaggiore (the first of the 5 lands) and we will move to the others (Manarola - Vernazza & Monterosso) with the typical local train. - In Monterosso there will be our driver waiting for you for the return to Florence. - The return is scheduled for 8.00 PM
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Train Ticket from Riomaggiore / Manarola / Vernazza to Monterooso
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Reviewed By craiga904
Excellent transfer Andrea was outstanding. More a friend showing us his wonderful Tuscan region. Very charming and insightful. Excellent knowledge and sharing of experiences Transferred from Firenze to Rome. Stopping at San Gimignano , Siena and at Andreas advice a wonderful winery tour and tasting and lunch. Exceptional service and quality tour. A great driver and tour guide. Would thoroughly recommend and be back next time we are in Tuscany!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Shore Excursion from Livorno Port: Private Full day Tour Cinque Terre and Pisa
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy the Cinque Terre region with the best views from the water, and a stop in Pisa to see the famous sites. Your guide will drive you to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Enjoy a wine tasting of the famous wine "Sciacchetrà," a typical DOC wine from Cinque Terre vineyards. The driver will be waiting in Monterosso, to pick you up and drive back to Pisa, where you will stop in "Miracle Field", the most famous square with the "Leaning Tower," the Duomo and the Baptistery. The vehicle used is a Mercedes van which can hold up to 8 passengers for a full-day private excursion.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide (drivers are not official licensed guides but they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. Your professional English speaking drivers are not allowed, by an agreement with the Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments), Port pickup/drop-off, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private tour, Private transportation
Exclusions: Entrance fees (maximum fee of $18), Lunch, Drinks, Wine tasting, Gratuities
Reviewed By FarAway620912
I hired Mauricio in the past Oct 2019! We had a great tour, great food and of course great wines. Bolgheri is a wonderful place worth to visit! It's very close to Piombino dock! Thanks
5. Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan With Hotel Pickup
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4.4 based on 16 reviews
Discover the beautiful Cinque Terre! A UNESCO World Heritage site, Cinque Terre, meaning ‘five lands’ (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are five perilously perched villages strung along a short stretch of cliffs that face the Liguria Sea on one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of coastline.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat trip Monterosso to La Spezia, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup, The tour may be bilingual. Please check at reservation.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel 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).
6. The pearls in the gulf of poets: Cinque Terre private tour
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4.3 based on 4 reviews
An authentic earthly paradise just around the corner. A place suspended in time, 5 villages hanging between sea and land, one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world, celebrated by such Romantic poets as Lord Byron and Shelley!
Inclusions: Pick up & drop off at your hotel, 10 hours chauffeur driven hire, Free time in the Cinque Terre National Park, Possibility of adding a scenic boat ride from Monterosso to Riomaggiore at an additional cost
Exclusions: Guided visit of Cinque Terre National Park, Entry tickets to churches or landmarks, Lunch, Train tickets
Reviewed By J Adam K
Took the walking tour today with Safe as our guide. Wonderful experience. Safe spoke flawless English and his passion for Florence, art and history was addicting. We hope to do something similar in the future.
7. Livorno Shore Excursion Small Shared Group Tour : Cinque Terre and Pisa
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3.7 based on 9 reviews
Enjoy the Cinque Terre region with the best views from the water, and a stop in Pisa to see the famous sites. Your guide will drive you to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Enjoy a wine tasting of the famous wine "Sciacchetrà," a typical DOC wine from Cinque Terre vineyards. The driver will be waiting in Monterosso, to pick you up and drive back to Pisa, where you will stop in "Miracle Field", the most famous square with the "Leaning Tower," the Duomo and the Baptistery. The vehicle used is a Mercedes van which can hold up to 8 passengers for a full-day shared excursion.
Inclusions: Driver/guide (drivers are not official licensed guides but they can give you commentaries of the sites seen from inside the vehicle. Your professional English speaking drivers are not allowed, by an agreement with the Labour Union, to enter museums, churches and other monuments), Port pickup/drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board on all most our vehicles
Exclusions: Entrance fees (maximum fee of $18), Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities, Ferry or train tickets
Reviewed By FarAway620912
I hired Mauricio in the past Oct 2019! We had a great tour, great food and of course great wines. Bolgheri is a wonderful place worth to visit! It's very close to Piombino dock! Thanks
8. Private tour to Cinque Terre from Florence or Siena
You will experience an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. You will visit the village of Manarola, a tiny urban jewel full of typical genoese style ‘case-torri’, the village of Vernazza overlooked by the remains of a castle and a Medieval cylindrical tower from the XI century, the village of Riomaggiore, a village famous for its wine where we will walk through its characteristic paths, the village of Corniglia, the only village of the Cinque Terre not in contact with the sea, and the village of Monterosso, known as “the pearl of 5 Terre”, an ancient fishing village that will catch your attention with the beauty of its beaches. Here you will taste the local ‘limoncino ligure’ in a typical wine shop in the city centre. In the afternoon we will have free time to swim or to visit the centre of the village.
Inclusions: Transport in air conditioned luxury car or minivan, Pick up and drop off at the hotel, Professional driving escort (other languages available on request), Free tour of Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza, Limoncino tasting, Free time to take a swim in the sea, Motor vessel and train tickets
Exclusions: 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.
9. Private Day Trip to Cinque Terre from Genoa With Local Driver and Pick-Up
A driver will pick you up in Genoa and take you to visit the Cinque Terre. It takes one hour and a half drive to get there. The first village will be Riomaggiore, where your driver drops you off, a historic town, dating XIII century, full of vineyards where you can try some delicious local wine. You will go to your next stop, Manarola, taking the train or boat (your own espenses). Manarola is a lovely town where you can enjoy some leisure time and some shopping. Then your driver will pick up you to drive you in Vernazza, here you will enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant. After that, you will take the boat or train and will reach your last stop, Monterosso, where you can enjoy a gelato and relax through the streets of this charming town. Finished the tour, your driver will take you back to Genoa. Please note that it's not possible to move by car between the villages, that's why among the villages you need to move by train or boat.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private English Speaking Driver
Exclusions: Boat or train ride approximately €4,00 to €13,00 a person
10. Private tour from La Spezia port Pisa and Cinque Terre full day tour by minivan
Your full-day Cinque Terre and Pisa shore excursion is a must when visiting Italy. Your knowledgeable English speaking driver will show you the picturesque villages scattered along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. Your private tour will have a maximum of 8 people per booking (more people will be accommodate in 2 tours group). Round-trip transport from the La Spezia port is included. First you will visit Pisa and Leaning Tower (no fees included). Later you will reach Monterosso. Your driver/guide will explain you everything about you can move in Cinque Terre by ferry-boat or train (weather depending) and will be at the last village in order to pick you up and drive you back at the cruise
Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Travel by minivan
Exclusions: Boat and/or train fares, Lunch, Tour Leader different than driver for all day which will lead you village by village
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