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Dolce Vita in Portofino

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  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Join my small family groups that give us the chance to discover the beauty of the Gulf of Tigullio: the charming village of Santa Margherita, gateway to the fishing village of Portofino. At our meeting we will walk through the streets of Santa Margherita, appreciating both the artistic and scenic beauties, until arriving at the boarding for Portofino. Once you reach the iconic village surrounded by colorful houses and elegant shops, we will stroll to Brown Castle to enjoy the view from the Lighthouse. Free time available and then return together to Santa Margherita for 2.15 pm. In case of bad weather you can reach Portofino by public transport. Possibility to request private tours.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tasting of focaccia
  • Boat included

Itinerary

  1. Place of worship dedicated to Our Lady of the Rose built in the mid-17th century in Baroque style, with a significant Gothic facade enriched with bas-reliefs, columns and two bell towers. Inside you can admire precious stucco decorations and frescoes, paintings and various sculptural works.

    30 min

  2. Defensive building erected in 1550 to defend the territory from Saracen pirate raids. Located at the foot of the hill, it is a rectangular structure directly overlooking the sea, with a tower to protect the entrance to the Castle.

    15 min

  3. On the seafront we can admire the marble statue of Christopher Columbus made at the end of the 1800s, exactly on the 450th anniversary of the discovery of the New World.

    5 min

  4. With the boat we will reach the famous fishing village of Portofino, nestled among Mediterranean colors in the placid small bay where the typical Ligurian pastel-colored houses that are leaning against the Marina and the famous "Piazzetta" overlook. We will walk to Brown Castle, with its park surrounded by greenery and then reach the Lighthouse: from where we will enjoy an unforgettable view of the beautiful bay. We will have time for an excellent ice cream, unforgettable photographic views or a little shopping among the typical "carrugi", the Ligurian alleys. Included in the visit a taste of the typical and tasty Focaccia

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Outside Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Veronica F.
  • 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

How it compares in Genoa

  • Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 44 day trips we list in Genoa.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Genoa

Genoa, the great port of the Ligurian coast, is a city of steep medieval alleys, grand palaces and an old harbour once ruled by merchant families.

Genoa curves around a deep natural harbour with mountains close behind, so its streets climb steeply. It was a maritime republic in the Middle Ages, and the merchant families built palaces along Via Garibaldi and the Strade Nuove, now listed by UNESCO as the Rolli palaces. The cathedral of San Lorenzo has a striped black-and-white façade, and the Lanterna, an old stone lighthouse, marks the western end of the port.

Top-ranked sights in Genoa: Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo), Piazza de Ferrari, Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale).

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