Private Day Trip: Explore Portofino & Santa Margherita Ligure from Portofino's Port
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17 Ratings
Portofino
Embark on a private day trip from Portofino's port to explore the enchanting towns of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. Discover the colorful houses, charming shops, and delicious local cuisine while enjoying breathtaking views of the Ligurian Coast.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Portofino - Meet your guide at the port of Portofino and soak in the magical atmosphere of the “Piazzetta”, characterized by its unique port and picturesque colored houses. Wander through the charming streets, exploring the shops and restaurants nestled under the arcades. - Santa Margherita Ligure - Board the ferry for a scenic journey to Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy the views of the Ligurian coast. Upon arrival, explore the city of Santa Margherita Ligure, Indulge in a local culinary delight by tasting the famous Ligurian baked flatbread, the “Focaccia”. - Villa Durazzo - You can admire Villa Durazzo,a beautiful structure in Santa Margherita Ligure. It’s composed by two big villas located in a wonderful seventeenth-century garden. You can lose yourself among the smells and the collors of this fantastic garden! - Chiesa di Santa Margherita d’Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa - This church takes its name from the handiwork that represents the Virgin Mary with a rose in a hand. The sanctuary was built in Baroque style in 1600. A very old church! - Chiesa Di San Giacomo Di Corte - The church of Saint James was built in seventeenth century and is divided in three naves and in the center there is the statue of Saint James. Moreover, this building hold the statue of “Madonna of the Letter and many frescoes of the painter Nicolò Barabino. Mystique and ancientness are a beautiful combination!
What's Included
  • Public Boat transfer from Portofino to Santa Margherita and back
  • Private walking tour
  • Local guide
  • Snack
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private boat
Additional Information

If you find yourself in the Liguria region, don’t miss the opportunity to explore two of Italy’s most picturesque towns, Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, on this private walking tour. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you’ll kick-off your tour from the charming Portofino. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the dreamlike ambiance of the iconic “Piazzetta”, complete with its distinct port and vibrantly colored houses. Make sure to stroll around the quaint shops and eateries nestled under the arches in your leisure time. Next, board the ferry back to Santa Margherita, where you can relish the breathtaking vistas of the seafront, navigate the town, and savor a local specialty, the “Focaccia” - a delightful baked flatbread dish. Once you’ve spent the morning, prepare to be awe-struck by a boat ride offering captivating views of the Ligurian Coast! This experience will grant you unforgettable memories of these enchanting cities.

Location
Portofino
Meet your guide at the exit of your tender. The guide will hold a sign with your name.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Jeffrey_d
May 14, 2024
Well worth the time and the money to see this beautiful part of Italy. - Excellent tour by Guilia. She is extremely knowledgeable of both Santa Margherita and Portofino, and showed us many things we would have missed on our own. Starting the tour in Santa Margherita Ligure and then taking the ferry to Portofino and was a very smart recommendation as there are too many people and very little parking in Portofino. We have done many Viator tours over the years, and this was one of the best private tour experiences we have had. Make sure Guilia is your guide. She is the best!
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Matt_j
Apr 26, 2024
Great day walking the... - Great day walking the streets and visiting key sites in Portofino and Santa Margarita. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He also let us adjust the plan as we wanted.
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Bonnie_c
Oct 2, 2023
Above and beyond treatment - Giulia was a delight. She was waiting when we disembarked and was very informative. Highly recommend.
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Jach_p
Oct 2, 2023
Charming Cities by the Sea - There is an exquisite charm to both Portofino and Santa Margherita. Even though the streets are busy with tourists, the crowds don't disrupt the enchantment of these beautiful cities by the sea. Our guide, Rosaleen, was so helpful with information, suggestions, and recommendations of how to make our journey even more interesting and memorable. We will never forget these two amazing towns.
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Traci_t
Aug 3, 2023
Alessandra was our guide... - Alessandra was our guide and she was great! She allowed us to pick and choose what we wanted to see and how long we wanted to stay in each place. Very informative, helpful, and was so pleasant. We would definitely recommend her for this excursion!
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Douglas_c
Jul 12, 2023
Hot walk through Portofino! - Our guide, Guilia, was great. Portofino and Santa Margherita are stunning. Be aware that it is a lot of walking uphill and down, and it was very hot when we went in July. Both towns are so small you really wouldn’t even need a guide, definitely not for all day. Guilia, did explain much of the history and culture, and bought us yummy pastries to try from a local bake shop. If you go when it’s hot, I’d suggest bringing bathing suits and going to the beach to cool off! You can also rent boats, kayaks, or paddle boards.
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Bonjourbrandy
Jul 10, 2023
Private tour is the way to go - Great day with Alesandra! Be ready to walk but at a pleasant pace. It was nice to have the luxury to customize the day to your needs. Lastly, she brought delicious focaccia breads as a snack!
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Gregory_k
Jul 9, 2023
Great! - Antonella was excellent and lovely. Did what we wanted to do and tailored the tour for us. Thank you!!!
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Joanie_s
Jun 20, 2023
Fabulous! - We had a wonderful time with Flavio! He was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and architecture of the area. We were so happy that we had the private tour.
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V4657gcnatashad
Sep 19, 2023
LOVED PORTOFINO!!! - The guide was very professional and polite. She was on time and took us to all the cool spots! Loved Portofino :)
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