This was an excellent tour. Our guide (and driver) was very pleasant and informative. Lunch on the island and the opportunity to swim was very nice. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Review by: Naomi A, July 2018
I've been wanting to see Cinque Terre for years. Friends and family members have stayed overnight and have enjoyed hiking between the towns. However, due to some orthopedic issues, my husband and I are no longer able to hike. We were very pleased to find this day tour, which enabled us to see the towns without the stress of hiking in the summer heat. The van arrived exactly on time and our driver was courteous. However, he wasn't entirely fluent in English to the point of sharing in-depth information about the sights. He drove safely and speedily, but shared minimal information along the way. The views of Cinque Terre from the cliffs were stunning and we appreciated the extra stops to take pictures. However, we were unable to take a boat between two towns, as hoped, due to choppy sea conditions. Having to take the train between the towns was a bit disappointing-- but couldn't be helped. We enjoyed walking through each town, but noted that the little shops carried mostly the same, tacky souvenirs. We were surprised that there weren't more original artists and more variety in the store offerings to make the feel of each village more unique. We'd heard there was a swimming opportunity in Vernazza, and it was a very hot day. However, the swimming area was small and the beach was crowded and dingy. We could wade a bit, but it certainly wasn't enticing to swim. We enjoyed a generous sample of gelato, included in our tour fee, while we stopped in Corniglia, which was a nice treat. Perhaps if one has the stamina to hike through the lovely olive groves and vineyards, it would add to the experience of Cinque Terre. However, it wasn't the kind of place to which I'd like to return. I think if we'd had a more animated tour guide it might have been a more memorable experience.
Review by: Thomas P, July 2018
The scenery and history of these quaint fishing towns is beyond compare. Swimming in the sea is a terrific option, especially when it is hot, so bring a bathing suit and towel. Francesco was an excellent guide and helped us at every stage, including reservations for lunch. The locations are postcard perfect.
Review by: Carol T, July 2018
One of the best tours I have ever taken--simply breathtaking scenery and the guide was fantastic,
Review by: cynthia b, June 2018
Lorenzo was a wonderful Tour guide. Very informative and kind._br/_ Cinque Terra is a Beautiful destination not to be missed.
Review by: Caroline P, June 2018
Enjoyed the tour but be aware in the 8 seater van, 1 person will end up in the center front seat, which is not very comfortable. Guide could have spent more time explaining the itinerary and making sure his group was keeping up. For our lunch stop, it was recommended that we go to a restaurant Le Pirato. you can't miss it he said. It was very hard to find and turned out to be high above the village by the parking lot which was convenient for him to find us, I guess! NO view whatsoever, they didn't take credit cards and refused to split the bill amongst the travelers. I'd skip that and get a meal with a view! The logistics of the day were also not well explained.
Review by: stoked1000, June 2018
It's a long day but worth it. The driver/guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly. Next time I might spend the night there and really see all 5 villages instead of 3. Loved the colors and serenity of each village. The boat ride was just right after being the car for over 2 hours.
Review by: stephlabasco, May 2018
This tour was just spectacular! Our tour guide Jonathon was amazing, super knowledgeable, friendly and fun. It is A LOT of walking down steep steps so I would recommend wearing sneakers or even hiking shoes. We only went to 3 out of the 5 fishing villages and that was ok. We did take a ferry ride from one village to another and the views were just breathtaking ! I cant even describe how beautiful the rock formation, the architecture and the sea combination was! You'll have to see it for yourselves! I almost booked a walking tour and thank goodness I didn't bc it is not easy to walk these streets! The people who did book that tour had full hiking gear on, boots, sticks, etc.
Review by: Maureen L, April 2018
Brilliant tour, fabulous guide...this day is etched in my memory forever!
Review by: Chris D, April 2018
This was one of the highlights of our whole trip! My husband and I had never been to Italy and after several people told us how beautiful Cinque Terre was we decided to book this tour (viator was also recommended by a friend of mine). Our guide Giacamo was very knowledgeable and I highly recommend
Review by: Stewart Y, April 2018
Yaris, our guide and driver, was very personable and made our tour very enjoyable. Our group was small, only three couples, and we visited Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Corneglia, and a small mountaintop village that had a gorgeous view. Between Riomaggiore and Vernazza we took a ferry. It was a calm day and the coastline views were spectacular. Yaris made reservations for us in Vernazza at Gambero Rosso restaurant, which was the only way we would have gotten a table outside with views of the harbor and village. The restaurant was packed with many people waiting but we had one of the best tables and walked right in. The best octopus I've ever eaten, and the fresh anchovy dishes were fantastic. All of the villages were beautiful. We went in April before the cruise ship season started so it was not that crowded although very busy. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Florence.
Review by: Kristina A, April 2018
It was a bit long and tiring. The drive can also be a bit treacherous. We never got on a boat either. I wish they would re-design this trip to a drop off at La Spezia then train rides or boat to Vernazza, Corniglia, and Manarola. Also, it was cold when we were there but still we were given Gelato tickets that wasn't very good. Wine would've helped. Anyway, our driver was on time, informative, and accommodating. I just feel like the trip was not designed properly and it can be better.
Review by: Peter M, March 2018
Our tour guide Leonardo was a delightful knowledgable young man. He took us to some wonderful lookouts for photos. We enjoyed each of the towns we visited and had a delicious lunch at a restaurant recommended by Leonardo. Highly recommend this trip
Review by: ioyfe, March 2018
This tour was amazing!
Review by: kimjlueck, March 2018
We had a lovely tour with only four in our group. Giacomo did a great job of showing us the highlights and allowed us free time to take in the views, shop and have lunch without feeling rushed. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Review by: Carmen G, March 2018
Well , for this tour it didn't rain that much , we took a semi private tour and we were four people, our guide was nice and tried to make everything the best he could. The villages are beautiful and the view awsome despite the rain , I can say it was a nice tour but with a little bit of sun it could have been a lot better defenitely I enjoyed it very much
Review by: Francisco C, March 2018
We had a wonderful time. Very good tour and excellent guide.
Review by: Laura R, February 2018
Wonderful experience, the guide was great! One day was enough at this time of the year February. Do not miss it!
Review by: misarje, February 2018
Jonathon was great. We had an awesome tour to Cinque Terre! Jonathan was a great tour guide. Very informative, but didn’t just talk to talk. Sometimes you get guides that just talk non stop but don’t really say anything. He was very informative, but allowed you to enjoy the moment.
Review by: heatherschuchardt, December 2017
It was nice but I don't know if it's worth the extra money for a small group. The tour guide is informative but doesn't talk a lot and is basically a driver and drops you off. He doesn't stay with the group. So you are on your own and the day moves so fast. Cinque is completely ran over by tourists. Tons of selfie sticks and lots of trinkets in the shops. I was expecting more from the tour company and the cities. If I would have seen Cinque Terre about 5 years ago I'm sure it would have been breathtaking. I just couldn't get over the crowds and tourism.
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