A genuine and true local experience to discover the secrets of Portovenere and its pristine islands.
The wild nature of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto will enchant you, as will the history of the people who have populated these islands throughout history. You can then enjoy unforgettable free time in the wonderful Portovenere, considered the gateway to the Cinque Terre, where you can walk by the sea enjoying a typical ice cream, take a dip in its crystal clear waters or enjoy the breathtaking view from the church of San Pietro.
Posted By : DayTrip40875736156
My partner and I were very excited to make it on the boat cruise. We knew we needed to be there at 6:15 PM, but unfortunately due to our public transportation being incredibly delayed, we had to walk/run to make it to the cruise on time. We informed the cruise members that we would be late and they told us that if we made it by 6:40 PM, all would be okay. My partner and I arrived at the boat dock at 6:34 PM to find that they had sold our seats. They refused to reschedule us or give us refund. The woman at the front was very rude. If you are going to have a boat tour for tourists please try to have some patience when their transportation fails. We were very upset with the experience. Very bad customer service. 0/10 stars
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 13:59:41 
Posted By : Corinne_J
This was our favorite activity of our trip! The boat driver was awesome and it was a blast! Portovenere was so charming and much more calm than other popular destinations in Italy.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 06:18:42 
Posted By : Jake_L
LOVED this tour. Our skipper was amazing, prompt, and very informative. Tour started with about a 45min-60min boat tour along the islands in a very comfortable boat. The bulk of the “tour” was four hours of free time in Portovenere. While not technically a part of Cinque Terre, we found this village to be quaint and just as beautiful. Recommend to check out the castle at the top of village as well as bringing swimming gear to hangout in the cove.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 04:09:46
Posted By : Ava_W
Portovenere Italy and the surrounding islands are as beautiful as the Cinque Terre villages with a much slower vibe. We are so glad we did not miss what it offered. Mother Nature made the gulf rough but Our Captain, Mateo, made us feel safe. The history he shared made the outing special.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 12:04:35
Posted By : moirap609
The people running this boat tour made it so much fun, on top of the fact that it was so unbelievably beautiful! There was music playing in between stops and the two guides’ love for their hometown was so contagious! They even gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip. It was an amazing experience :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 18:46:59
Posted By : 2015olga2015
With my husband, my sister and her husband, we took the tour which included the passage from Tinetto, Tino and Palmaria with the Captain who informed us about everything we didn't know (even though my sister and I were natives of La Spezia).
At Palmaria he stopped to let us admire the Grotto and then headed to Portovenere where we stopped for 1 half hours to eat and swim behind the church.
Once we got back on the dinghy we went to Lerici (behind the castle) where we went swimming off shore.
Stop in Lerici (1 hour) where we went up to the castle.
We had a lot of fun.
From there I return to La Spezia.
Our commander, very nice and talented, also added music.
We would have also liked to go out with an aperitif to Portovenere bringing our 86 year old aunt, but unfortunately there were some events that didn't allow it.
We will bring it into next year.
Thanks to all the staff: kind, friendly and professional.
I highly recommend.
Thank you for the wonderful hours you gave us.
We'll see you again in late spring.
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Posted On : 2023-12-08 09:07:06
Posted By : Terry_G
Great boat ride even though weather wasn't good. Portovenere is very nice well worth a trip. Lovely views
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Posted On : 2023-10-29 05:05:34
Posted By : Marco_G
If you want explore and encounter Portovenere I highly recommend this tour. This is not Cinque Terre. This is Portovenere which is charming and lovely in its own right. The boat ride was fun and Frederico stopped and shared the history of Spezia, Portovenere and the islands.
On Portovenere it is a must to visit St. Peter’s Church which used to be a Temple to Venus.
There also you can admire the cliffs, the crashing waves and panoramic view. You have 3.5 hours to sight see and have lunch. They sell Pesto there and it is the best. Again this is not Cinque Terre. You can take ferries from here to Cinque Terre.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 08:35:46
Posted By : Kimberly_G
We loved our day in Portovenere, a charming and lovely town which has stunning scenery. Our boat tour of the three islands with Frederico was excellent. He is knowledgeable and friendly and has good music taste. Very happy with our tour.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 14:24:14
Posted By : Scenic756684
From booking to landing I found the staff at hop on, hop off to go the extra-mile, to give great service, warm hospitality, to be welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable, flexible and fun! I highly recommend their tours to anyone thinking about one….
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 00:51:59
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