Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Breathtaking sights of the Italian Riviera’s coastline from Santa Margherita to Portofino. Appreciate the wonder of this little hidden gem with a certified guide. Learn how to make pesto the traditional way and enjoy a light lunch at a waterfront restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
Subject to favorable weather and sea conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Ferry boat tickets are included and will be collected at the meeting point on the day of the tour
Family friendly
Comfortable shoes, hat sunglasses are recommended witha bottle of water
Light lunch includes the traditional Trofie al Pesto, a glass of wine, water and coffee
Lunch is suitable for vegeterians
The tour ends in Portofino. You will receive a round-trip ferry boat ticket to come back to Santa Margherita in the same day at your own preference
What To Expect
Santa Margherita Ligure
Meeting in the morning with our professional tour leader in Santa Margherita Ligure near the ferry boat pier and enjoy the unforgettable Italian Riviera coast on the way to Portofino. The colors of the painted facades, the blue of the sea and the green of the mountain, will accompany you along this pleasant tour until the famous “Piazzetta”.
Portofino
Portofino is such an iconic place with its rows of painted houses curving around its famous Piazzetta. This part of the Mediterranean is one of the most renown tourist resorts in the world today. Every year Portofino attracts thousands of travelers from all over the world.
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Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch
What‘s Included
Tasting of the unforgettable Focaccia
Pesto cooking class
Professional tour leader
Light lunch in Portofino on the harbour
Round-trip ferry boat tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
Transportation to/from meeting point
Everything not listed in "Inclusions"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome local private guide!
Scott F,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gabriel was so great. This was the best tour of our vacation - he knew all of the locals, and shared so much interesting history. We noticed other people around us listening to him as he clearly knew what he was talking about. I did t realize he would be teaching us the pesto making, that was amazing too. I would do this again for sure!
A great Portofino tour
Roger W,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our host was very knowledgeable and communicated her knowledge extremely well. She made us feel more than a visitor to her country. Rather she made us feel like family.
Incredible day trip from Milan—the pesto making was a highlight!
Samuel B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience! We made a day trip from Milan to Portofino for this tour. Our guide is an Italian local who gave us a truly authentic insider's perspective. It was great to see the colorful buildings from the boat, drink espresso, admire the yachts, and learn how to make fresh pesto. It is the perfect way to get a taste of the area, though I recommend staying a few days if you want to explore deeper. The crowds weren't too bad, but we went on a Tuesday outside of peak season. Highly recommend!
Incredible day trip from Milan—the pesto making was a highlight!
S8747OLsamb,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience! We made a day trip from Milan to Portofino for this tour. Our guide is an Italian local who gave us a truly authentic insider's perspective. It was great to see the colorful buildings from the boat, drink espresso, admire the yachts, and learn how to make fresh pesto. It is the perfect way to get a taste of the area, though I recommend staying a few days if you want to explore deeper. The crowds weren't too bad, but we went on a Tuesday outside of peak season. Highly recommend!
Do not hesitate!!!
Elayne L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not miss this tour!! Christina was absolutely incredible — so knowledgeable about the history of Liguria and such a warm, engaging personality. It exceeded every expectation and ended with a fun hands-on pesto-making lesson followed by a delicious lunch. Grazie mille ❤️👏🏼🙏
A very memorable day in Portofino
Kristy B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible day! Cristina was a wonderful guide. She was friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. The food at the restaurant was not only delicious but they were able to accommodate myself and my mother with gluten free pasta and bread. Portofino is beautiful and the pesto making was such a fun activity. I would highly recommend.
Outstanding- A must do!!! Best portofino tour.
Tana F,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This has been the highlight of our entire trip. Our guide was outstanding- she waited for us for 45 minutes when we had a delay in getting off the ship. So kind, so knowledgeable and friendly! The pesto class was amazing and a memory we will cherish forever and the dinner we had was the best pasta we’ve had so far- my husband can’t stop talking about it. 100000% book this tour!!!!
Thanks Cristina!
Emilie Z,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best way to get to know the history and culture of this beautiful area. You get the best of all worlds: a boat ride, a scenic walk, history lesson, pesto lesson, and a delicious lunch! Cristina was amazing.
yummy
Safari549163,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great tour-very accomidating organised and overall pleasant morning and afternoon. would recomend this to everyone
Great way to learn about the Italian Riviera
chica19702016,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Francesca was a great tour guide and we enjoyed learning about the area! I enjoyed watching my husband make his first pesto! We were lucky that no one else had signed up for this day so we essentially had a private tour! I do think the price was a little high for what you get, but since we had a private tour, no issue with the price
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