Local operator · La Spezia, Piazza Garibaldi
Three hours on foot in the center of La Spezia with a local guide, between focaccia, farinata, pasta with pesto, a cone of fried fish and gelato, in four or more stops. You do not go to the villages: this is a full meal in the city, useful the evening before or after a day in the Cinque Terre.
The meeting point is in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, in La Spezia, and the tour ends at Via Torino 91. In three hours, in a small group with a local guide who speaks English, you cross the historic center in four or more stops. The listing lists the possible tastings: focaccia, farinata of chickpeas cooked in a wood-fired oven, pasta with pesto, a cone of fried fish and gelato. Water and an alcoholic drink, usually wine, are included. The tastings may change with the season, availability and time of day.
The thing to know: this tour takes place entirely in La Spezia and does not include anything of the Cinque Terre, neither trains nor Card. It is a walking tour: there are stops, but also 10-15 minutes of continuous walking, and the listing indicates it is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Allergies and intolerances must be reported at the time of booking; for groups over 12 people the operator asks to contact them first. Extra food and drinks are not included.
The price starts from $95 per person (GetYourGuide, October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. From La Spezia Centrale station, regional trains stop in all five villages: the Cinque Terre ticket costs €5, €8 or €10 for an adult according to band A, B or C, from 14 March to 1 November 2026, and after 19:30 between Levanto and La Spezia the band A rate applies (the Trenitalia Cinque Terre page).
The meeting point is in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, in La Spezia. Report any allergies or intolerances in advance.
The first stop is street food. The listing’s description starts with focaccia, with olive oil and a little salt.
A second street food stop. Among the listing’s tastings is farinata, a thin and crispy chickpea flatbread, baked in a wood-fired oven.
The longest stop on the tour. The listing mentions pasta with pesto, with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic and oil.
Another stop for Ligurian dishes; among the listed tastings is a cone of fried fish with the local catch.
It ends with gelato and arrives at Via Torino 91. Times and stops are indicative: the listing says the program may change.
★★★★★Gaia was a fantastic guide! We booked this tour for our first evening in La Spezia, to get our bearings and have an introduction to the local culture and cuisine. We walked calmly through the city while Gaia introduced us to five Ligurian specialties and told us about their origins and local wines. [...]
★★★★★I liked the way our guide (Manuela) connected the food to the region and its history. Being born in La Spezia, she knew how to take us to authentic local restaurants. [...]
★★★★★Our guide, Romina, made us feel welcome and relaxed. She brought the history of La Spezia to life with every bite. [...] Thank you very much, Romina.
★★★★★The choice of dishes was varied and delicious, but the best part of the tour was our guide, Beatrice. Knowledgeable and friendly [...]
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No. It takes place entirely in the center of La Spezia, from Piazza Garibaldi to Via Torino 91. Trains and Cinque Terre Card are not included.
The listing lists possible tastings in 4 or more stops: focaccia, farinata, pasta with pesto, fried fish and gelato. They may change with the season, availability and time of day.
Water and one alcoholic drink, usually wine. Extra food and drinks are paid separately.
Under 10 years old there is a reduced price and under 5 years old participation is free, with a ticket. The tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
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Three hours in La Spezia with a guide, between focaccia, farinata, pesto, fried fish and gelato.
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