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Portofino Boat and Walking Tour: Italian Riviera Sightseeing with Pesto Cooking Class & Lunch
4.8
119 Ratings
Santa Margherita Ligure
Taking in the awe-inspiring views of the Italian Riviera’s shoreline from Santa Margherita to Portofino. Marvel at the allure of this tucked away paradise with an accredited guide. Master the craft of authentic pesto creation and savor a casual lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water.
Taking in the awe-inspiring views of the Italian Riviera’s shoreline from Santa Margherita to Portofino. Marvel at the allure of this tucked away paradise with an accredited guide. Master the craft of authentic pesto creation and savor a casual lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Santa Margherita Ligure - Meet our professional tour leader in the morning at the ferry boat pier in Santa Margherita Ligure and experience the breathtaking Italian Riviera coast en route to Portofino.
The vibrant colors of the painted facades, the azure sea, and the lush green mountains will accompany you on this delightful tour to the famous…
- Santa Margherita Ligure - Meet our professional tour leader in the morning at the ferry boat pier in Santa Margherita Ligure and experience the breathtaking Italian Riviera coast en route to Portofino.
The vibrant colors of the painted facades, the azure sea, and the lush green mountains will accompany you on this delightful tour to the famous “Piazzetta”.
- Portofino - Portofino is an iconic destination with its rows of painted houses curving around the renowned Piazzetta. This part of the Mediterranean is one of the most famous tourist resorts in the world today, attracting thousands of travelers from across the globe each year.
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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Everything not listed in “Inclusions”
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Everything not listed in “Inclusions”
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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
Location
Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 1
Piazza Martiri della Libertà
Meeting point is in Santa Margherita Ligure just in front of the Ferry Boat pier.
Address is: Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 1
City: Santa Margherita Ligure
The tour leader will be holding a sign saying "EXPERIENCE MY PORTOFINO"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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Alana_e
Sep 28, 2025
Great tour of Portofino - 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!
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Karen_i
Sep 26, 2025
Our host Francesca was... - Our host Francesca was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Wear walking shoes and enjoy the view and surroundings
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Suzanne_r
Sep 16, 2025
Perfect Portofino - 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.
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Karen_d
Sep 13, 2025
Karen D'Agati and group - Francesca was fabulous- fun and knowledgeable - We fell in love with
Portofino! and the pesto cooking class was great!
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Beniswisss
Sep 10, 2025
Luxury place - 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.
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Antonella_f
Aug 29, 2025
Amazing day in Portofino - 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
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Jacqueline_g
Jul 9, 2025
Portofino Experience - 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.
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Mjoseelefebvre
Jun 22, 2025
Great experience - 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!
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Emmalamagister
Jun 12, 2025
Bittersweet at Dolce & Gabanna - Stunning natural beauty
Bad experience at Dolce & Gabanna Caffè Excélsior
The beautiful view of the fine clothes
The place looks towards the marina full of spectacular boats
The restaurant manager was rude, the experience was saved Michaela with a king deal.
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Lacrisha_g
Jun 11, 2025
Nice tour but too expensive for the experience. - This tour was nice but very overpriced in our opinion. No boat (it’s a ferry ride) since our ship tendered to Portofino and not enough time to use the ferry to go to the other town.
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