Genoa and Portofino Day Trip

From€90.21
9 hours
Genoa, Italy

About this activity

Discover Genoa's rich history and Portofino's coastal beauty on this guided day trip, including round-trip transportation and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Explore Genoa's UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Stroll through Portofino's charming streets
  • Enjoy scenic coastal views
  • Discover local Italian culture
  • Experience authentic Italian cuisine

Full description

Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the historic wonders of Genoa and the stunning coastal beauty of Portofino. Your journey begins in Genoa, where you'll wander through its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town, marveling at its medieval architecture and vibrant street life. After a delightful lunch, we'll head to Portofino, a picturesque fishing village renowned for its colorful harbor and upscale boutiques. Enjoy leisurely walks along the waterfront, soak in breathtaking sea views, and immerse yourself in the local Italian culture. This excursion offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, all within a single day.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Genoa's historic center
  • Visit to Portofino's picturesque harbor
  • Round-trip transportation from Genoa
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English
  • Minimum booking requirements may apply
  • Availability subject to change; confirm before booking

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
  • Bring a camera to capture scenic views
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problem.

Traveler reviews

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Big disappointment

This tour isn't what it says in your itinerary. We suppose to have a 2 hour walking tour but instead the tour guide pointed at 2 churches and left as. Our next destinations was Santa Margherita for lunch but we end up in Rhapallo where we were left again to explore by ourselves. The was nothing said about this place just pointed at restaurant we to go for lunch. Finally we arrived to Portofino where we had about 50 minutes to explore before catch the boat back to Genoa. .

Ewa_HSep 24, 2026VIATOR

Communication lacking prior to tour; tour itself was fine

I thought the two hour tour of the old city of Genoa was way too brief. I expected more time providing the history of the sites we were shown. The tour was ”I’ve shown you where a few key places to see”. You now have an hour and a half to tour on your own. The rest of the tour to Portofino was fine. It is unfortunate Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with the plan to take a boat ride back to Genoa. A train ride was provided instead. The only real pet peeve I have is with the communication leading up to the tour. Prior to the day of the tour, all communications were via email and a specific meeting place was specified. When I contacted the office to confirm I was at the right location (since no one else was also waiting), I was told a message was sent the day before using WhatsApp. Unfortunately, there was never any mention to use WhatsApp so how was I to know of the change in the meeting location. This needs to be clearly stated on the Viatour website or on the emails sent to customers.

A7744VBjohnhMay 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fabulous Day Trip

Excellent excursion. Well informed guides and extremely organised. We had a fantastic day and Portofino was everything and more.

Voyager44260195675Sep 30, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Italian Riviera in a day

Beautiful views, boat ride was calm and relaxed. Especially enjoyed the Genova city tour with our guide!

Troy_SSep 27, 2025VIATOR

Quick glimpse of Portofino

Great full day tour. Would of been a little better to have more time in Portofino as we were only there for a short time. Rapallo was a beautiful town to visit.

LEONA_GSep 23, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problem.