Private Tour
Portofino and St. Margherita Private Tour from Genoa port/hotel
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the “Three Pearls of the Gulf of Tigullio” on this private excursion from Genoa. After a scenic drive of about 30–40 minutes, reach Rapallo, known for its fortresses and lively town life (short stop possible).
Continue along the panoramic coastal road to Portofino, Italy’s iconic fishing village turned glamorous resort, where colorful houses surround the famous Piazzetta.
Stroll through the harbor, admire the Church of San Giorgio with its breathtaking views, and enjoy the charm of Castello Brown from afar. On the way back, stop in elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, framed by palm trees, gardens, and painted façades.
Highlights include Piazza Caprera, the Basilica of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia, and the picturesque harbor. The itinerary is flexible, with time for lunch or shopping according to your preferences. On cruise days, the return can include a panoramic drive through Genoa’s historic center before drop-off.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case of needing infant seat please request at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local Taxes
Private pick up and drop off from Genoa Cruise Port, hotel or place of choice
Private official tour guide for 8 hours in Portofino and Santa Margherita
Ferry roundtrip tickets Santa Margherita - Portofino - Santa Margherita for groups of 12-15 pax
Private Tour
Private luxury vehicle disposition with driver for 8 hours
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Portofino
Visit one of the most beautiful towns in the Italian Riviera with your private official tour guide.
Santa Margherita Ligure
Very well known as "The Pearl of the Tigullio". Is another incredible town of the Italian Riviera that worth visiting.
Options
Portofino and Santa Margherita
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Beat
Amanda B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are a large group of 10, two families of 5. Our tour was AMAZING!! Our guide was patient with our group and our teenage girls wanting the typical teenage photo sessions everywhere we went. She made sure to provide them with adequate backdrops for them to do so. While the photo sessions were going on there was ample amounts of history and local information being given to the rest of our group. To say she was amazing is an understatement. Everyone in our group says that this was our BEST day out of the 14 we were in Europe.
Amazing Tour of Portofino & Santa Margherita
Teddygtravels,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour of Portofino & Santa Margherita with Alessio & Andrew! We had the most wonderful guided tour of Portofino and Santa Margherita! Alessio was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating insights about the history, culture, and hidden gems of these beautiful towns. His passion for the region made the experience truly special. Andrew was an excellent driver, navigating the scenic coastal roads with skill and ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride throughout the trip. Both Alessio and Andrew were friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area—it was the perfect blend of stunning views, rich history, and outstanding hospitality. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Paula our guide was very...
Kim P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paula our guide was very knowledgable of the history of the city of Portofino and Santa Margherita. We enjoyed out of the areas our favorite was Santa Margherita and would love more time there.
Excellent way to see some of the regions’ most beautiful villages.
Sue R,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous day with Alessio as our guide and Andreo as our driver. Alessio was extremely knowledgeable about the region’s history, was very interesting to converse with and recommended sites which we would not have gone to otherwise. We’d booked our own lunch to celebrate my birthday, and they were very accommodating and worked around our booking. Fabulous day out, thoroughly recommend!
Great day
Kevin C,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pickup was easy. Tour guide was great. Portofino and Santa Magherita were beautiful. We got back to cruise ship on time.
The best tour guides
Odyssey05037772149,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, the guides were excellent and we enjoyed it to the fullest. All the guides were fully trained and knew a lot about the places we went. Very good experts from the places visited, always attentive to us. They were flexible with the tours and accommodated what we wanted. Thank you for being part of our honeymoon planning and making each guide the best of the best. For our next trips, we will be using your services.
Fantastic experience
Laura L,
Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana was our guide and Andrea was our driver- they were both absolutely wonderful! Ana taught us SO much and made it a spectacular day. Everything was beautiful, pleasant, & easy because of them. Our entire family enjoyed the day- their flexibility helped our teens enjoy Italy in their own special ways. :)
The best way to see the Portofino coast in luxury!
Jessica V,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want to experience the Italian coastline and all its gorgeous little towns along the way this is the best way to do it! The van was huge, comfortable and luxurious. Our tour guides were flexible and knowledgeable about everything we saw. One of the best parts was that they met us immediately as we were walking off the ship and personally escorted us to the car. There was no stress or issues trying to find them, even in a busy port!
Excellent panoramic tour of Genoa
karinen893,
Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna is a very good Guide, she was very attentive to the needs of each member of the group. Very good punctuality, easy to find us! The bus very well too!
Worth it
bruce z,
Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent. Guillion (?). We hiked saw goats on cliff. Overall a great experience. Was a little hot but tolersble
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