Experience

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems

4.89(27)Genoa & Portofino· Harbour · rivieraGerman, Russian, English5 options

Discover the jewels of the Ligurian coastline—Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure—on a private tour tailored to your preferences. Begin your journey in Portofino, a favorite of the elite, or the charming Santa Margherita. Stroll through the vibrant Piazzetta, admire historic sites, enjoy breathtaking views, and shop for souvenirs or local treasures like Pesto sauce. Then, relax with a complimentary aperitivo. Immerse yourself in the essence of the Dolce Vita, guided by a local expert. Cruise the picturesque shoreline by ferry between villages, and for those who wish, take a refreshing dip in crystalline waters—don’t forget your towel and swimsuit! Customize your experience with optional culinary activities, including wine tastings and traditional Ligurian cooking workshops. During winter or bad weather, when ferries are unavailable, transportation will be provided by bus or car.

Languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Snacks
Transportation
Private Guide

Meeting point & pickup

Our experienced guide will meet you at any specified address within the designated areas, or at an easy-to-find meeting point. Important for cruise ship passengers: Select Molo Isolotto (Portofino) or Molo Maloncello (Santa Margherita Ligure) as your meeting point. Transportation: the standard tour explores on foot and by ferry, without car transfer. Genoa pick-Up option: If you’re docking in Genoa or staying in the city, you can select a private panoramic transfer from Genoa to the tour starting point during booking.

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 5

5 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Standard Tour
Pickup included
Wine Tasting Add-On
Local Wine Tasting: Enhance your tour with an expert-led tasting of three Ligurian wines paired with a selection of local bites. Pickup included
Start from Genoa
Pick-up from Genoa: Private panoramic transfer from Genoa (port or hotels) to the tour starting point. Starting point: P.za Vittorio Veneto, 1, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE, Italy Pickup included
Olive Oil Tasting Add-On
Discover Italian Olive Oils: Enhance your tour with a guided tasting of Italian olive oils, followed by traditional pasta and a glass of local wine. Pickup included
Pesto Making Add-On
Traditional Pesto Experience: Enhance your tour with a hands-on pesto-making session using fresh, local ingredients, followed by pasta and a glass of wine. Pickup included

Where you'll be

from€350.00/person
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