Top La Spezia Food Tours

Florence and Pisa are two of Tuscany’s top destinations, but it’s almost impossible to visit both in one day with public transportation. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal in La Spezia and hassle-free transport on board an air-conditioned private coach. Opt for add-ons like a Florence walking tour or Leonardo da Vinci museum tickets for an all-inclusive experience.

Make the most of your time at shore and visit the capital of Tuscany on this full-day shore excursion to Florence. Discover the Renaissance masterpieces of the city on your own or with a guided tour of the city which includes stops at the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio plus free time to enjoy the sights. This tour comes with a guarantee to make it back to your ship in time for departure.

Combine culture and cuisine in a single day with this private shore excursion that includes stops in Pisa plus visits to a Tuscan pasta producer and winery. Save time with port pickup and set off for Pisa, where you’ll have free time to admire the Leaning Tower. Then visit a historic pasta producer to learn about traditional production before ending at a Tuscan winery for a tasting and light lunch.

Experience the National Park of Cinque Terre with a licensed tour guide. We will visit four of the five villages, Riomaggiore, Manarola Vernazza and Monterosso. I will accompany you in an unforgettable experience where you will learn more about traditions, history, culture and local life. We will walk nose up on the smallest narrow streets in Italy, I will take you to the most beautiful post to take unforgettable pictures and we will walk among vineyard while I tell you all the history and the hard work of the farmer in this incredible territory. If I take the grape on a tour by boat before harvest, would it impact on the wine taste? Book this tour with me, you will create unforgettable memories and you will be surprised of how much there is to learn beside the breathtaking views. The tour can be run by train or ferry (March to October)

Pisa and Lucca are two of the most captivating cities in western Tuscany, but the logistics of visiting both in one day can be complicated. With this shore excursion, save hours with port pick up and all-day transportation from La Spezia via minivan, giving you time to explore the highlights of both cities. Afterwards, stop in a winery to tour the cellar and vineyards and taste a variety of wines and extra-virgin olive oil.

Morning or evening tours in the splendid setting of the Gulf of Poets. An unforgettable experience at sea to create delicious fish-based memories to discover the most exclusive coves of the coast with the clearest waters of Liguria. Good food, good wine for a break from the daily frenzy. You will be able to receive a guided tour and appreciate the panoramic views of Portovenere and the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. A perfect nautical experience that includes activities such as snorkelling and water games for both adults and children. Immerse yourself in our tours departing in the morning at 10:30 or the evening tour departing at 19. It is possible to book the whole boat for ceremonies / events / private parties.

Fresh pasta is the cornerstone of Italian cuisine and this private pasta making class covers all the basics. Step into the home of a local from and get hands-on experience making fresh, delicious pasta from start to finish. Then, use your fresh pasta to prepare Ligurian dishes that you can enjoy with local red and white wines from the region.

Enjoy your day-trip from La Spezia Pier: meet your English speaking driver alongside your cruise ship and be driven to San Gimignano. A stroll through the core of San Gimignano, in the shadows of its surviving towers, is a delight. As the town was about a day's trek to Siena or Florence in the Middle Ages, it was a good stopover for pilgrims en route from those cities to Rome. Near the main gate, you can still see the remains of a 12th-century pilgrims' shelter. S.Gimignano counts 14 towers. A visit here also includes access to the archeological museum and Torre Grossa. After your walking tour enjoy a typical wine tasting and light lunch in one of the wineries of the area before heading back to La Spezia.

In Cinque Terre, the enchanting jewels of Ligurian coast, the perfume of Ligurian Sea blends with the perfumes of earth, of its fruits and plants, of the delicacies which local traditions have brought to us. This exclusive tour will first allow you to enjoy a unique experience, a quiet and relaxing cruise looking to the cliffs and coves and to their hidden treasures: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Then, after landing in Manarola, you will be guided through a unique tasting: four local white wines, with their nuances, flavors and notes, for a truly immersive experience.

Avoid the tricky logistics of touring the Cinque Terre on your own and explore these UNESCO-listed villages by train with the assistance of a local guide on this private full-day tour. Take in four of the five famed fishing hamlets, stopping to stroll through each to admire the sights and views as you learn about their history. Break up your day with a wine and food tasting in Monterosso.

The perfumes of basil, white wine and olive oil are the natural surrounding of the enchanting landscapes of Cinque Terre. Within a day, you will be able to feel them and to learn how these flavors combine into some of the best known specialties of this amazing region. A private cooking class will introduce you to the making of typical "focaccia", a variety of flat bread prepared with salt and olive oil; later, you will be delighted by an unusual but astonishing homemade ice cream, flavored with basil. Finally, the embracing notes of Sciacchetrà, a local raisin wine, will match with the sweet taste of Taggiasche olives, for an unforgettable aperitif.

You may love seafood, but still you may be concerned about finding actual fresh fish in restaurants around. Well, here's the ultimate solution! In this exclusive tour, a boat captain will welcome you on his private fishing boat, for an exclusive cruise that will touch two of the jewels of Eastern Liguria: Portovenere and Monterosso; here, you will have the time to land, have a walk, shop and chill on the beach. During the cruise there will be time for a dive as well, while the captain will prepare an unforgettable seafood lunch onboard. While getting back, you will be in sight of the other enchanting villages of Cinque Terre, hidden between the cliffs and coves: Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A special day, in close contact with the elements of this unique region: the sea and the sun.

Come and explore the wonderful Gulf of La Spezia accompanied by an expert captain on a very comfortable boat equipped with all services. We are mussel and oyster farmers, on our tour we will take you to visit our farms and let you taste our products, the tasting also includes other products such as focaccia, pizza and fruit, as well as local wines and drinks of your choice. You will be able to swim in enchanting and uncontaminated places and you will have a staff ready to assist you and tell you about the wonders of our territory. On the Matilde boat nothing is missing, there are two showers, the toilet, the stereo, the fridge, the awning, comfortable seats, the table, the awning, the wi-fi and the phone charger, you will live a unique and unforgettable, you can take a romantic or group tour perhaps to celebrate a birthday or an important event. Possibility of booking a private tour.

We depart from La Spezia, Mirabello Yacht Club. This relaxing cruise will slowly take us around the beautiful Gulf of the Poets and Portovenere Area. A welcome drink and we will cruise right away towards the islands Palmaria and Tino; here we will start to get into the history of the area, spotting from the sea the IIWW bunkers and tunnels; those islands have a very wild landscape with maritime pine trees and cliff that hangs out of the coast, seagull and wild goats around especially at sunset time . We will stop in a bay along the shore to take a dip in the blue waters and enjoying a light dinner set up and served right on board on a romantic and private atmosphere. We will move towards Portovenere to discover from the water this stunning medieval town. We will then cruise out of the Gulf, in open waters, to see the sun setting into the sea. Slowly heading back to the Mirabello Yacht Club enjoying the golden light with a glass of good wine and some relaxing music!

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.