UNESCO Vineyards Tour & Wine Tasting in Manarola with a Sommelier

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About this activity

Discover the authentic soul of the Cinque Terre through its most ancient and fascinating tradition: heroic winemaking! Join a native expert sommelier for an unforgettable journey into the history, landscape, and flavors of Manarola. Your experience begins with a scenic guided walk through dramatic, terraced vineyards clinging to the rocky cliffs. You will get an up-close look at the famous dry stone walls and step into a stunning natural amphitheater of vines, all while taking in breathtaking panoramic views over the colorful town of Manarola and the sea.

Learn firsthand how the unique coastal soil, extreme pruning techniques, and passionate production practices impact these rare wines. After exploring the terroir, it’s time to taste the results! Relax as your local sommelier guides you through a professional tasting of three (3) distinct Cinque Terre wines, teaching you how to recognize their unique aromas, notes, and sensations.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: CURIOSEETY

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Traditional Focaccia
Included: Guided walking tour through the Manarola vineyards
Included: Professional masterclass led by a native expert sommelier
Included: Tasting of three (3) different local Cinque Terre wines

Not included

Not included: All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.

Itinerary

Manarola

1 h 30 min

Panoramic Vineyard Walk: Start your experience by stepping right into the terroir. Take a scenic stroll through Manarola's cliffside vineyards, offering some of the most spectacular, postcard-perfect views over the village and the sea.

Discover Heroic Viticulture: Learn about the extreme farming of the Cinque Terre. See the ancient, UNESCO-protected dry stone walls and visit a unique natural amphitheater carved into the rock.

our guide will explain the fascinating journey from grape to glass, showing you how soil, sea breeze, and traditional pruning practices shape the local wine.

Native Sommelier Guide: Connect deeply with the local culture. Your host is not just an expert sommelier, but a Manarola native with a deep personal knowledge of the region's history and wine.

Tasting of 3 Local Wines: Reward your walk with a professional tasting session. Sip and evaluate three different local wines as your sommelier teaches you to identify their distinct aromas and sensory profiles.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can google map Località a Piè de Campu: from the Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parkings, then when you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A pie de campu experience

End point

You can google map Località a Piè de Campu: from the Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parkings, then when you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A pie de campu experience

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.