Food & Wine Tours in Cinque Terre
Food & Wine Tours in Cinque Terre
Discover Cinque Terre through authentic food and wine experiences designed for travelers who want to explore the region beyond sightseeing.
Cinque Terre is a land shaped by vineyards, olive groves, and the sea. For over a thousand years, local communities have cultivated steep stone terraces to produce distinctive white wines, olive oil, and the famous sweet wine Sciacchetrà. Combined with iconic dishes such as pesto, focaccia, farinata, anchovies, and artisanal gelato, food and wine are the key to understanding the true identity of this UNESCO-listed landscape.
Our Cinque Terre food and wine tours are private, flexible, and fully customizable. Below are three curated options you can choose from—or combine—to create your perfect experience.
Option 1 – Meet the Local Wine Makers & Wine Tasting Experience
This option is ideal for travelers interested in Cinque Terre wine tours and direct contact with local producers.
The experience takes place inside the Cinque Terre National Park, particularly in the vineyard area between Riomaggiore and Manarola, where winemaking is still carried out on dramatic sea-facing terraces. You will meet a local wine maker at his vineyard and learn about ancient terracing techniques, modern viticulture, and the challenges of producing wine in this unique environment.
The experience includes:
guided vineyard visit
tasting of local white wines paired with traditional snacks
tasting of Sciacchetrà, the iconic Cinque Terre dessert wine
Village visits to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, or Vernazza complete the experience, combining wine culture with everyday village life.
Option 2 – Food & Wine Walking Tour Through the Villages
Perfect for food lovers looking for a Cinque Terre food walking tour focused on local specialties and relaxed exploration.
This experience is designed as a guided walking tour through the villages, moving at a slow and comfortable pace. Along the way, you’ll discover small bakeries, wine bars, and food shops that are part of daily local life.
Typical tastings may include:
farinata (chickpea flatbread)
focaccia and cheese focaccia
anchovies prepared according to local tradition
local white wines
artisanal gelato
Short train or boat transfers can be included to keep the tour enjoyable and accessible, without long or demanding hikes.
Option 3 – Village Visits & Pesto Making Experience with Wine Tasting
This option combines culture, food, and hands-on tradition.
After guided visits to one or more Cinque Terre villages, you will take part in a pesto-making experience, learning how to prepare authentic Ligurian pesto using a mortar and pestle. You’ll discover why local basil, olive oil, cheese, and pine nuts are essential to the recipe and to regional identity.
The experience includes:
guided village walks
hands-on pesto making class
wine tasting paired with local products
This option is especially popular with couples, families, and travelers looking for an interactive food experience.
Customize Your Food & Wine Experience in Cinque Terre
Each of these food and wine tour options can be adapted to your interests, schedule, and pace.
Whether you want to focus on wine, food, or hands-on traditions—or combine multiple experiences—your Cinque Terre food and wine tour will be tailor-made just for you.
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