Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour
Description
Explore the stunning Ligurian coast on this unforgettable tour. After meeting your guide near the cruise terminal, board a private bus to Rapallo, then enjoy a scenic boat ride to Portofino, renowned for its elegance and charm. Spend 2 hours soaking up the atmosphere, wander the picturesque harbor, relax in a café, or shop in local boutiques. Upon returning to Rapallo, a guided bus tour of Genoa awaits, showcasing its UNESCO World Heritage sites and offering a taste of authentic Genoese focaccia. This engaging experience, led by an English and Spanish-speaking guide, ensures a timely return to your cruise ship. - Scenic boat ride to the elegant village of Portofino - 2 hours of free time to explore Portofino at your leisure - Guided sightseeing tour of Genoa’s historical landmarks with certified Tour Leader - Tasting of authentic Genoese focaccia included
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Rapallo is a charming seaside town on the Ligurian coast, known for its elegant promenade, colorful waterfront, and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. It is also the departure point for the scenic boat ride to Portofino, offering beautiful coastal views and a glimpse into authentic Ligurian life.
Portofino is a picturesque fishing village and an international icon of luxury, famous for its colorful harbor, elegant yachts, and timeless charm. You will spend approximately two hours here, with plenty of time to explore the village at your own pace or simply relax in the sun while enjoying a delicious Italian gelato.
During the private boat ride, you will pass in front of the stunning Bay of San Fruttuoso, admiring its crystal-clear waters and dramatic coastline. This breathtaking view can be enjoyed both on the way to Portofino and on the return journey, offering unforgettable coastal scenery.
In Genoa, enjoy a short introductory guided tour that offers insight into the city’s rich maritime history and cultural heritage, including some of its most important landmarks. The experience is complemented by a tasting of authentic Genoese focaccia, after which you will have free time to wander through the ancient millennia-old alleys (caruggi), soak in the local atmosphere, and enjoy shopping in traditional boutiques and elegant streets.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are traveling on a cruise, please let us know the name of your ship. This helps us improve coordination and enhance your experience
Reviews(34)
The tour guide was very friendly me really liked her when we could understand her. But she didn’t have great english language skills. The audio boxes that they gave us had extremely poor range so most of time unless you were right next to your guide you got nothing but static. And with such a large group (don’t be fooled by the word private in the description) Ian’s huge crowds to maneuver through it was almost impossible to stay close to her. Also , he boat they used wasn’t large enough to fit entire group so they brought in a smaller dingy thing to run along side us. It was bizarre and not well managed. Portofino is lovely. Genoa isn’t really worth spending anytime in at all, if your coming off a cruise ship spend your short time on other things.
It was an excellent tour. The tour was very knowledgeable and passionate, it was on time to begin and back to the cruise on time. It is best for a cruise excursion tourists. Save us hassle and see the most .
Our Guide - “The girl with the blue hair” was super. After the bus ride over to Rapello things were a bit hectic. Apparently the seas were rough that day and so we weren’t able to take the smaller, private boat ride to Portofino as planned. It worked out ok, but wasn’t ideal and some got wet on the ride over as it started raining. Once we got to Portofino our guide gave us instructions and then offered to do a walking tour with anyone interested or we were free to enjoy free time. We did both! We had time to grab some fresh pasta and a bottle of wine, and do some shopping. The ride back to Rapello to grab our bus was less hectic. Genoa was easily walkable and again our guide offered to give us a walking tour or we had free time. We decided to walk around on our own and had no trouble finding delicious gelato and getting back to port by foot.
Chiara and Andrea have been very kind, an excellent tour, a lovely experience
Chiara and Andrea were very nice and kind, excellent service.
Mandy Information about Genua and Portofino
The tour started in Genoa, first to Portofino, and then there was time to explore the city in Genoa with an optional city tour. Everything was very well organized. The bus and boat ride to Portofino and back was very pleasant and beautiful.
The tour guide made the outing memorable. I would highly recommend!
Chairs and Andrea were amazing. We loved Rapallo Portofino and Genoa such a diverse trip thank you so much
Organized tour. Really enjoyed positano but needed an extra hour. Take your water!
