The 15 Best Cinque Terre Day Trips from Milan

Milan: Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise - First Stop: La Spezia and the Scenic Boat Ride to Manarola

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $157Our pick

Guided full-day Cinque Terre day trip from Milan with coach, boat to Manarola, train to Monterosso, village time, and return.

“The trip was good, we had great weather. I only wish we knew the meeting point before looking at other places. It took time away from being able to utilize my time at each island being able to eat or get some drinks before going to the next place since lunch ran so late. Overall great experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Day Trips from Milan, Full-Day, Guided, Tour Reviews

From Milan: Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

2.Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 559 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169

Full-day Cinque Terre day trip from Milan with coach transport, Manarola and Monterosso free time, plus a 90-minute boat cruise to La Spezia.

“The tour guide on bus ride over is very loud on bus speakers talking the whole time in multiple languages. Bring earphones if this bothers you. She was very knowledgeable and the towns were spectacular. I wish we had more time in each spot.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Pasta, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Riomaggiore

3.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Riomaggiore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Small-group pasta and tiramisu class in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre. Learn fresh pasta, make tiramisù, with prosecco and snacks.

“Please, BOOK this experience with Giulia! You will thank me later. My wife and I have been travelling for 3.5 weeks throughout Europe, this by far is in our top experiences of our holiday so far and I don’t imagine it will be topped. Giulia is very knowledgeable, very kind, easy to get along with and very experienced. It was the perfect amount of involvement in the preparations of the food, with moments of rest with some wine with painting like views. And then you finish off your time with a meal around the table with Giulia and her husband Alessandro, a true Italian experience with great conversation. I cannot…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre

4.Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1 hour · from $98

In Manarola, learn traditional Ligurian pesto in a small class with marble mortar, plus homemade focaccia and wine.

“We had a great time in our pesto making class! Our instructor was a local, she knew a lot about the pesto making process, and the region’s food. She also took the time to recommend restaurants for other parts of our trip! We loved it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour

5.Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $211

Private hike and tour through Cinque Terre, learning local herbs on shaded trails, then train to Monterosso for boardwalk to Old Town.

“Our guide Pall was incredible! Lives in the area and has a passion for the history and features that make Riomaggiore special and is great at sharing it with you❤️.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Riomaggiore: Vineyard & Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

6.Vineyard & Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Riomaggiore vineyard and wine cellar tour with 5 organic wines, sea-swept vineyard views, and Cinque Terre winemaking philosophy in 2 hours.

“Really tasty wine and very informative tour! Would definitely recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Fezzano: Portovenere & Gulf of Poets Half-Day Boat Tour

7.From Fezzano: Portovenere & Gulf of Poets Half-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · from $101

Half-day shared boat tour from Fezzano for Portovenere views, snorkeling gear, and swim stops in the Gulf of Poets.

“Nico was great. Very accommodating and easy to communicate with. The spots we visited for swimming were stunning and we were glad to get a visit to Portovenere. We would happily do it all over again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Pasta, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisu class Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Small-group cooking in Riomaggiore making tiramisù, pesto, and trofie pasta from scratch, with wine and dinner in Luca’s home.

“By far our favorite experience so far in Italy. Our host Luca welcomed us into his home and made us feel like we had known each other for years. The cooking experience was amazing and will be utilized extensively with our family.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2-Hour Experiences, Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cinque Terre: 2-Hour Private Boat Tour

9.Cinque Terre: 2-Hour Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · from $574

2-hour private Cinque Terre boat tour from Riomaggiore, see five villages from the sea, snorkel at Guvano Beach in a protected area.

“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 villages and David explained history behind each village. We also stopped for a swim in the ocean which was so beautiful and crystal clear. He played music and offered us noodles to swim with. He also offered to take pictures of our group. All over great experience and would definitely recommend to anyone coming to…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cinque Terre wonders Full Day Boat Tour

10.Cinque Terre wonders Full Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Full-day boat tour along Cinque Terre with brunch, swim stops, scuba gear, and dock time in Porto Venere, Lerici, and the Three Islands.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $372

Cinque Terre pesto making with lunch and wine, plus a private boat tour past Manarola and Corniglia, ending in Vernazza.

“This tour is absolutely awesome! Gary, the tour operator and guide, met us at the train station in La Spezia, and guided us to the Cinque Terre. He had already secured our train tickets and knew exactly where to go, making it a stress-free experience. Once on the train, he showed us a map and thoughtfully explained the layout of the five towns, as well as the game plan for our tour. The pesto making class was a highlight of our Italian vacation. Our three teenagers absolutely loved it! We made fresh and delicious pesto from scratch with a passionate Italian chef, and proceeded to eat it, along with a…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Tours

La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour

12.La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $94

Hike Manarola to Corniglia and explore Vernazza and Riomaggiore with an English guide, train rides from La Spezia, and free time.

“Nous avons passé un moment incroyable avec notre guide, Lisa. Étant que nous et la guide (9 personnes) nous avons pu profiter pour visiter les villes, elle a su adapter notre trekking (une des personnes était blessée aux genoux) et a volontiers accepté notre rythme de marche sans soucis et tout en faisant attention au bien être de nous toutes. Elle nous a aussi raconté l’histoire de cinque terres le long de l’activité et nous a même conseillé quelques plages à ne pas rater. Je conseille vivement cette activité 😊 bon humeur et bonne compagnie, rien de mieux 😌”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

Riomaggiore : experience from the sea with focaccia and wine

13.experience from the sea with focaccia and wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142

Sail the Cinque Terre coast from Riomaggiore by boat, snap photos at each village, swim in clear coves, and sip local wine with a small group.

“Perfect way to see the five Cinque Terre villages. The boat was clean and our ‘captain’ Tommy was excellent, giving us the right amount of information and was very easy to chat to.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore

14.Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $215

Small-group home cooking in Riomaggiore: make pesto and fresh pasta, learn a dessert, then enjoy a 3-course meal with local wine.

“The setting for this experience submerges you into the Cinque Terre life. Barbarino and Stephon make you feel at home in their home and share their life experiences through their cooking. We spent 4 plus hours cooking eating and drinking local dishes including pastes from scratch. I would do this day again and again because our host made us feel so relaxed. They made our trip very special.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cinque Terre Day Trips, Cooking Classes, Pasta, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Riomaggiore: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class

15.Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews

Make trofie pasta, Ligurian pesto, and tiramisù in Riomaggiore with Luca, then eat your meal with wine and sea views.

“Thé experience was fabulous . Making home made pasta, pesto with the Best ingrédients and finally tiramisu all well layered will be in our memory for a long time. Thank you Luca”

Check availability →Read our full review