Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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"

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”.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch

Reviews

4.84

121 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

111

yummy
Safari549163,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
great 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
4.00
Francesca 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
Great tour of Portofino
Alana E,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Francesca was a great tour guide! She met is in Santa Margherita Ligure which is where we were staying and then we took the ferry over to Portofino. The area of Portofino in beautiful! Francesca took us around to show us the amazing sights of the town while telling us the stories of their importance. She was kind and took photos for us throughout the tour along with getting us some delicious local foccacia :) we got to make our own pesto and have some yummy pasta at a local restaurant for lunch. Thanks for a great day!! Would definitely do it again!
Our host Francesca was...
Karen I,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our host Francesca was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Wear walking shoes and enjoy the view and surroundings
Perfect Portofino
Suzanne R,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We took this trip on Saturday 13th September with Nicoletta. What a knowledgeable and amazing guide with a sense of fun and humour. Lots of information on the history of Portofino and then pesto making followed by a tasty lunch. Thank you for having us. Robbie and Suzanne from London.
Karen D'Agati and group
Karen D,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Francesca was fabulous- fun and knowledgeable - We fell in love with Portofino! and the pesto cooking class was great!
Luxury place
beniswisss,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful village right by the sea. It leads a narrow road to the village, parking has it far before Portofino and you should continue on foot or by ship. In the village itself is only the parking garage and is very expensive, per minute 53 cents Ca, 10 euros per hour in high season. Great restaurants and attractions. Luxury yachts and cruise ships can be seen.
Amazing day in Portofino
Antonella F,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bring your appetite and love of history and food and comfy walking shoes. Pesto we made was beyond delicious. Basil was so fresh and light. Francesca was a great guide and genuinely great person
Portofino Experience
Jacqueline G,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent morning guided trip to Portofino with Nicoletta on Saturday 05 July. Everything was arranged perfectly inclusive of the ferry trip from SML to Portofino, the tour of Portofino historical & shopping districts, the pesto cooking lesson & afterwards lunch to celebrate! I highly recommend this tour & our guide Nicolletta.
Great experience
mjoseelefebvre,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to explore Portofino in a unique way! Crissy was a great guide and learning how to make pesto with other couples was a fun way to connect with other people coming from all over the world ! Also loved the little Focaccia bakery she brought us too, charming people working there!