Tour of Genoa and Day Trip to Portofino from Genoa
Meet your guide near the aquarium in Genoa to begin your tour of this fascinating city. Begin your tour in the ancient harbor. Learn how Genoa was once one of the most powerful maritime republics in what is now Italy. Hear about the renovations to this historic harbor in the early 1990s by famed Italian architect, Renzo Piano. Walk with your guide through the maze of streets in the historic center – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to see the highlights of this bustling and charming city. Take a break for lunch at midday (own expense), and then climb into an air-conditioned coach for the trip to Portofino. Travel along the Tigullio Gulf and keep an eye out for some of the dolphins that are frequently seen in this body of water. Arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure and transfer to a boat for the final leg of the journey to Portofino. Wander the lanes, lined with colorful houses. Admire the serene setting of a town that has been attracting wealthy and famous vacationers – as well as inspiring poets and artists – for centuries. At the end of your time in Portofino, head back to Genoa by boat.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour of Genoa plus a visit to Portofino
- ✓Explore the historic center of Genoa on a walking tour
- ✓Enjoy a break midday with free time for lunch
- ✓Transfer to Portofino to stroll its colorful streets
What you'll see & do
- ✓The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbor renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city. A professional guide will show you the heart of the city on an inspiring walking tour.
- ✓Free time for lunch and to explore the colorful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the large school of dolphins that are often spotted there. Here you take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino.
- ✓Free time to expolore Portofino, the half-moon shaped sea side village, whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant. The journey ends with the return by boat to Santa Margherita, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan.
What's included
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓2-hour Genoa walking tour
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problem.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tour of Genoa and Day Trip to Portofino from Genoa
Meet your guide near the aquarium in Genoa to begin your tour of this fascinating city. Begin your tour in the ancient harbor. Learn how Genoa was once one of the most powerful maritime republics in what is now Italy. Hear about the renovations to this historic harbor in the early 1990s by famed Italian architect, Renzo Piano. Walk with your guide through the maze of streets in the historic center – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to see the highlights of this bustling and charming city. Take a break for lunch at midday (own expense), and then climb into an air-conditioned coach for the trip to Portofino. Travel along the Tigullio Gulf and keep an eye out for some of the dolphins that are frequently seen in this body of water. Arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure and transfer to a boat for the final leg of the journey to Portofino. Wander the lanes, lined with colorful houses. Admire the serene setting of a town that has been attracting wealthy and famous vacationers – as well as inspiring poets and artists – for centuries. At the end of your time in Portofino, head back to Genoa by boat.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour of Genoa plus a visit to Portofino
- ✓Explore the historic center of Genoa on a walking tour
- ✓Enjoy a break midday with free time for lunch
- ✓Transfer to Portofino to stroll its colorful streets
What you'll see & do
- ✓The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbor renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city. A professional guide will show you the heart of the city on an inspiring walking tour.
- ✓Free time for lunch and to explore the colorful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the large school of dolphins that are often spotted there. Here you take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino.
- ✓Free time to expolore Portofino, the half-moon shaped sea side village, whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant. The journey ends with the return by boat to Santa Margherita, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan.
What's included
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓2-hour Genoa walking tour
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problem.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.