Exclusive Private Day Trip: Portofino & Santa Margherita from Portofino's Port


6 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

If you are in Liguria region you can’t miss the chance to visit two of most beautiful towns of Italy with this private walking tour : Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure.
With the knowledge of an expert guide you will start the tour from Portofino's At your arrival in Portofino, lose yourself in the magical atmosphere of the “Piazzetta”, with its unique port and the picturesque colored houses. Then, you can walk and explore the shops and restaurants found under the arcades, a nice time to relax! It’s time to take the ferry another time that leads you back to “Santa”; Santa Margherita where you can admire the seafront with the panoramic spots, explore the city and taste a local baked flatbread, the “Focaccia”, a real deligtht! Now the morning is over and you will be ready to take the boat and be amazed admiring the unique view of Ligurian Coast! After this day, you will keep the memories of these cities for ever

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Snack
  • Public Boat transfer from Portofino to Santa Margherita and back
  • private walking tour

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Portofino, Portofino, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Portofino: magical city, destination of directors, actors, vip from all over the world . This city is famous for its beautiful sea views and the characteristic “Piazzetta”, from which you can see the luxurious yachts docked at the port. Near the port you can admire the fascinating colored houses and, many shops and restaurants located under the typical arcades. If you like , you have the opportunity to see the Castle of Brown, a historical defensive structure and then noble seat of the city. Here you will have a breathtaking view of the sea!



Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santa Margherita Ligure, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Santa Margherita Ligure is a wonderful location near Portofino, easily reachable by train or by boat. Santa (so called by the citizens of the place) is home of many natural and historical beauties, such as various churches and castles. You can visit the most famous and fascinating churches of the city: "Santuario N.S. della Rosa" and "San Giacomo di Corte" that will bring you back to the ancient atmosphere of the 1600s . After that, strolling along the seafront, you will see the beautiful castle of Santa Margherita Ligure that rises right above the sea : a true marvel! After seeing such a wonderful place, who knows, you may never want to go home again.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Villa Durazzo, Piazza San Giacomo 3, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure Italy

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!

Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa, Piazza Caprera, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure Italy

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!

Pass By: Chiesa Di San Giacomo Di Corte, Santa Margherita Ligure Italy

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!

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ReidB568
June 2022

Really fun trip. Our guide Natascia was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. She even helped us with information after the tour was over. I definitely recommend.

Catraveler113
June 2022

The guide was a pleasure ! Very informative and willing to tailor the tour to our wants . Thank you very much !

Douglas_C
July 2023

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 his...

Joanie_S
June 2023

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.

Steven_D
March 2023

Great guide. Wonderful and beautiful views of Portofino. Guide was very knowledgeable. She took us wherever we wanted to go and was very accommodating.

Sincerelylogan
February 2023

My husband and I came to Liguria for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time learning about the history and nature of the Italian Riviera from Giula. Our tour started in Santa Margarita and we walked to Portofino - the tour involved tasty bites, beautiful views, and great information. We had a won...

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