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

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Portofino - Meet your guide at the Portofino harbor and soak in the magical atmosphere of the Piazzetta, known for its unique marina and lively, colorful buildings. Wander through the charming streets, uncovering boutiques and eateries nestled beneath the arcades.
  • Santa Margherita Ligure - Board the public ferry for a scenic journey to Santa…
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

Embark on an unforgettable private walking tour through two of Italy’s most enchanting towns: Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, guided by an expert local guide.
The adventure begins in the picturesque village of Portofino, where the vibrant Piazzetta will captivate you with its iconic harbor and colorful, charming buildings. Next, enjoy a scenic…

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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Kenneth_l
Jul 21, 2025
Private ship excursion from Portofino - Simonetta was a lovely guide. Full of knowledge and passion. She got our ferry tickets, foccacia, and drinks. Took us to amazing views and churches. Great seeing both cities.
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John_c
Jun 22, 2025
Portofino is heavenly - It was simply perfect. We were able to see all the sites on this walking tour but we didn’t feel rushed and our tour guide Luca was so accommodating.
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Melissa_m
Jun 21, 2025
Portofino tour - Great tour personalized to what we wanted to do. Got to see Portofino and Santa Margherita. Tour guide knew the area well and spoke in clear English.
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Laurie_d
Aug 3, 2024
Small private tour is the way to go! - Simo(na) was an excellent guide. She had so much history to impart and allowed us to proceed at our own pace. The weather was very hot and she made the best of it. Santa Margherita and Portofino are true treasures of Italy!
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Kami_s
Jun 15, 2024
Best guide ever! - My guide Alessandra was amazing!! I was on a solo trip and it was as if I was with a longtime friend. She was fun, knowledgeable and just an overall great person. Highly recommend!!
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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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Viajero44bytheworld
Aug 23, 2024
Unmissable excursion - We had a great time. The Guide very friendly and continuously telling us stories. We stopped in Santa Margarita, where we stayed for a while before catching the ferry to Portofino. When we arrived in Portofino we had time to walk around the town and take 1000 photos, it is a spectacular place for anyone who likes photography. Of course, we ordered 4 ice cream cucurucho, and we were charged 32€. It's an expensive place.
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Sheila_c
Oct 18, 2024
Overpriced for what’s included - This was our last of four excursions we booked through Viator and frankly it didn’t live up to the rest. Our guide was excellent so it was not her fault at all. But many places had already closed for the season, which we were not expecting, and honestly it felt like we just kept walking around to kill time. The price was extremely high and the value just wasn’t there on this one
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).