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La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour
Taste pesto and fried seafood with six artisanal tastings across four authentic local stops
3 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
Transform the winding streets of La Spezia into an open-air dining room during this Cinque Terre food tour. Your journey begins in the heart of the city, where you will sample chickpea pancakes and salty local focaccia. Next, sit down for a plate of traditional silk-textured pasta before heading to the harbor to taste the daily catch of local fishermen and savor fried anchovies. This small group tour offers the ultimate introduction to the diverse and rustic flavors of the Gulf of Poets.
What's included
Expert English-speaking local guide
Four food stops
Six artisanal tastings
Local wine or beer
Fresh seafood and pasta tastings
Sea-to-table, the Ligurian way
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazza Garibaldi
Your tour begins at the big fountain in Piazza Garibaldi, where you’ll meet up with a local foodie guide. It is a lively spot to kick off the afternoon before diving into the city's historic backstreets.
Grab a slice of farinata on Via del Prione
Next, you’ll head to a legendary local hangout to try farinata. It's a savory, smoky chickpea pancake baked in massive copper ovens. This crispy street food is a total classic that locals have loved for generations.
Snack on fresh focaccia at a neighborhood bakery
Then, follow your guide to the best bakery in town for a piece of Ligurian focaccia. This soft, salty bread is dripping with local olive oil and is the go-to snack for anyone living on the coast.
Sit down for pesto and pasta at a local favorite
You’ll move on to a cozy, tucked-away restaurant to try testaroli or panigacci. These rustic pasta dishes are served with fresh pesto or creamy walnut sauce, giving you a real taste of authentic home cooking.
Savor a crispy seafood mix by the harbor
By now, the sea breeze leads the group toward the water for the daily catch. You’ll enjoy a traditional paper cone overflowing with hot, fried anchovies and squid, served just as the local fishermen eat them.
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Mon, 11 May 2026
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