Portofino Boat and Walking Tour: Italian Riviera Sightseeing with Pesto Cooking Class & Lunch

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
  • 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…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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…
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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Blaird411
Jun 5, 2025
Best of Portofino: Pesto class and lunch - Thus tour was so much more than we expected. Nickoletta was a great tour guide she kept my 7 year old son engaged and really showed us the best of Portofino. My son loved learning to make pesto and has been planning a family dinner to show off his new skill to the family that stayed home. I can not recommend this tour enough.
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Meghan_k
May 1, 2025
Perfect way to see Portofino! - Loved having Nicoletta to share so much information and history with us as she helped us travel from Santa Margherita to Portofino. It’s a walking tour but not overwhelming as Portofino is very small. Ending with lunch was fabulous, and we made our way back to SML a few hours later after some shopping
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Gianfranco
Dec 24, 2024
A day in Portofino - Portofino , practically is almost an island, most of it is accessed by boat, but it is also possible by car , some problems with parking, among other things very expensive. But it is a beautiful feeling, the sea is the beautiful harbor, can be visited on foot quietly, and pious in summer a beautiful sea. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Karen_w
Nov 1, 2024
Porto Fino Tour - We had a lovely day with Francesca. This is great way to learn about Porto Fino first and then have the the afternoon to explore on your own.
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Rodq898
Oct 2, 2024
Portofino walking tour & pesto making - I highly recommend this tour. Nicolletta the guide was great. Very interesting guided walk around Portofino. The pesto making was great fun. The lunch was very nice.
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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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Wolfgangmmm
Apr 13, 2025
NEVER AGAIN PORTOFINO -- pure rip-off !!! - NEVER AGAIN PORTOFINO !!! ... arrived with my Womo and had to pay a fine of 60.90 euros for an excess length of 40 cm. RIP-OFF PUR !!! ... the restaurants offer their usual overpriced tourist mud - the unkindness is felt everywhere.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).