Shore Excursion: Portofino & Santa Margherita Ligure Private Day Trip from Genoa

During your journey in Genoa you can’t miss a day trip to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. A drive will pick you up in Genoa, at your hotel or at the port, and he will take you first to the charming Portofino. Once arrived go ahead and walk around the main square “La Piazzetta”, and then go up to Saint George’s church and the Brown’s Castle, where you can admire one of the most exclusive views of the Ligurian coastline. Enjoy your lunch in Portofino and then, you will be taken to Santa Margherita Ligure. It is a lovely fishermen village, with antique house and modern luxurious hotels. Relax while eating "gelato", the italian ice cream, and walk through the streets of “Santa”, as it is called from locals. At the end of your tour your driver will take you back to Genoa, while you will keep memories of this wonderful day very longer!

1. 1

   Old Port

   Pass by

   Your driver meets you at the lobby of your hotel or at the cruise terminal to take you to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, two of the most appreciated places in Italy and all over the world!

2. 2

   Portofino

   1.5 hours

   Portofino is an exclusive town and famous vacation destination for Italians and tourists. It is known for its tiny harbour and colourful houses. You may recognise its uniqueness in some famous Hollywood movies. Here you can spend your time strolling the main square “La Piazzetta” and enjoying the unique view from Brown’s Castle.

3. 3

   Castello Brown

   30 min

   Castello Brown is a castle that you can find up a hill in Portofino. It is on a high part of the town useful in the middle ages to defend Portofino from the enemies. From here you can admire the view of the harbour and shoreline of Portofino.

4. 4

   Santa Margherita Ligure

   2 hours

   Santa Margherita Ligure is a fishermen town with a port used in the past and nowadays for fishing purposes and transportation. In the historical centre you admire the magnificent baroque architecture of the Sanctuary of Signora della Rosa. A typical food that distinguishes “Santa” are red shrimp, a product loved by the inhabitants and enjoyed by tourist in typical seafood restaurants.

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats available, advise at time of booking
• This is not a guided tour , you will have a driver at your disposal but not the guide

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