Portofino Private Guided Tour – Optional Santa-Margherita/Genoa
Description
Explore Portofino with ease and comfort on this expertly guided private tour. Enjoy the atmosphere that has made Portofino a favorite destination for artists and celebrities from around the world. SELECT THE OPTION that suits best your travel plans: – ONLY PORTOFINO 2 HOUR TOUR Guided walking tour with authorized local guide in Portofino. Choose Portofino Port or your add hotel pick up address in “Special Requirements” field. – PORTOFINO+SANTA MARGHERITA 4 HOUR TOUR Start your tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino – either way, you'll see both gems of Italian Riviera, connected by a scenic 20-minute public ferry ride along the stunning coastline. – PORTOFINO FROM GENOA WITH CAR SERVICE – 5,5 hrs Portofino from Genoa with comfortable roundtrip private transfer from Genoa port or city. Travel time to Portofino is approximately 1 hour. Itineraries can be modified to fit your travel plans or ship’s schedule.
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Itinerary
Marina of Portofino is a small, picturesque harbor that has been the center of local life for centuries. Once a fishing port, it now welcomes a mix of traditional boats and luxury yachts. The calm waters reflect the pastel-colored buildings that line the waterfront, creating timeless atmosphere. Despite its popularity, the port has maintained its charm, making it the perfect spot to start your Portofino Day.
Portofino bustling life around Piazzetta, the heart of Portofino, a small yet iconic square overlooking the harbor. Surrounded by pastel-colored buildings, cafés, and boutiques, it is the perfect place to soak in the village’s atmosphere. Fishermen’s boats and luxury yachts share the waterfront, creating a unique mix of tradition and elegance. It can be a perfect place to start looking for a place for lunch or indugle in shopping all'italiana.
Optional stop in Santa Margherita Ligure, charming town 5km away from Portofino - it is part of 4 hour and 5,5hour tours, but not included in 2h only Portofino tour. Select the tour option that suits you the best at check-out.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Kindly keep in mind that Ligurian landscape is not flat and old cobble stone roads get slippery with rain
- Air temperature can be uncomfortably high during summer months
Reviews(8)
We had an excellent tour with Polina. She was friendly and charming, and showed us many details of both Santa-Margherita and Portofino that we would not have found or known on our own. She took us for a sampling of delicious different focaccia breads at the oldest bakery in the area, and gave us great recommendations on where to have lunch and gelato after the tour. We highly recommend taking this tour with Polina!
Portofino is beautiful & Paulina was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable & accommodating. Highly recommend!
Polina was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable about this region, aa well aa Italy in general. She made sure we saw the key highlights of Genoa, Santa Margarita and Portofino. She showed us the best views, gave us inside information and introduced us to the best focaccia we’ve ever had!
Paulina was an excellent tour guide! My mom is in a wheel chair and can I my walk a few short steps. She modified our tour of Portofino and Santa Margherita to make it as wheelchair friendly as possible, and she worked with the ferry employees to make sure my mom could get on safely. Paulina has a wealth of knowledge about the area and we learned so many interesting facts. We really enjoyed this tour, and would recommend it!
Jennifer, it was my real pleasure to spend a day with you and your family and to think that my attempts to turn Portofino in a little bit more accessible place are not completely hopeless. It's a huge gratification for me to know that your mom enjoyed the tour.
Discovering Portofino and Santa Margherita was delightful. She went beyond showing us the usual tourist spots and gave us an interesting overview of the rich history of these beautiful places.
Ciao Maria! I am so happy you liked our slighly extended tour. And thank you for your time writing so kind feedback.
As a family group of nine, we chose the private tour for its flexibility, allowing us to set our own pace and receive personalized insights. Our guide, Polina, made the tour fantastic! Her welcoming demeanor, ability to keep us engaged, and excellent history lessons truly made the experience memorable. Her knowledge and wonderful personality made the tour a true highlight. We highly recommend her.
Dear Santiago, It was a great pleasure to get to know you and your family, and thank you for your kind review. Please, send my greetings to Maria and boys!
We had a really nice day in Portofino and Santa Margherita with Polina. She was super friendly, easy to talk to, and knew a lot about the area. We felt very relaxed the whole time. The complimentary ice cream was a great bonus –and delicious too! Definitely recommend this tour.
The tour exceeded all our expectations. It was completely personalized, with warm and professional attention. We discovered charming corners of Portofino that we would not have known on our own. Highly recommended for those looking for an authentic and special experience!
