Top Things to do in Portofino
The 7 Best Multi-day Tours in Portofino, Liguria
One of the most popular resort towns on the Italian Riviera, little Portofino has just over 500 permanent residents. But that all changes on summer days when the sun is shining and the yachting set drops anchor in the harbor to wander about. Boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants line the tiny streets. Diving, hiking and beach-going are popular local pastimes, and there are even some historic sights like the Church of St. Martin (Divo Martino) and the Castello Brown hilltop fortress.
Restaurants in Portofino
1. Unique Italian cookery experiences
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy an 8 day cookery and culinary vacation with luxury accommodation at a 17th century private castle, nestling in the tranquil hills of the Monferrato region of Piedmont. You will receive 4 x 3.5 hour cookery lessons from local Italian chefs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day is included and prepared in our kitchen. Wines, mineral water, soft drinks etc are included and you will, on three occasions, be taken to local restaurants. You will experience escorted culinary and wine tasting tours, including a visit to the local food market and to several wine and food producers. A whole day excursion to Portofino, weather and season permitting, including lunch in the famous harbour of this beautiful fishing village is part of your vacation. The 12m x 6m swimming pool is available for guests to relax, swim, sunbathe.
Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Bottled water, Continental breakfast, Light refreshments, 4-course dinner, 3-course lunch, Driver/guide for excursions, Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary, Overnight accommodation, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Flights, Tips and gratuities
2. 2-Night Cinque Terre Tour from Florence
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Explore Italy’s picture-perfect northern coast including the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages on this two-night trip from Florence, with 3- or 4-star accommodation included in the pretty seaside town of Santa Margherita. The first day you will visit with the tour escort and with the all group three astoundingly beautiful cliffside villages that make up part of the Cinque Terre, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso. In Monterosso you will enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch and after it you can have a stroll along the sea or relax on the beach. The second day visit the chic celebrity playground of Portofino, before returning to Florence.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotel (dependent on availability), Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Lunch in Monterosso with drink, Cruise by motor vessel, Round-trip train from La Spezia to Santa Margherita, Round-trip ferry to Portofino from Santa Margherita
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Hotel city tax
Reviewed By K00lK00kie
I walked straight from plane to exit - but driver didnt wait for me. I was not late! They were unable to offer a later shuttle. Told to get a cab.. disgusting service. Have not offered a refund and after no response from Expedia. I am now trying to dispute this via my credit card company.
3. Portofino e San Fruttuoso
Departure from Levanto harbour, arrivo in Portofino (1,30 h) Stop in San Fruttuoso for lunch (reservations required - not included)
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Towels, Apertivo
Exclusions: The tour, if there are not at least 6 people booked
Reviewed By Miss_Taylor_84
While staying at Costa di Faraggiana Agriturismo, we decided to book a boat trip with Mario. To cut a long story short: We had a fantastic day that couldn't have been better! Worth mentioning is also the delicious lunch with home-made local specialties such as focaccia and gattafin. Don't hesitate booking with Mario, as the tour really is worth every penny!
4. 7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
With this 7 day and 6 nights package from Milan you'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy such as the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the pictoresque Lake Iseo. Take a boat trip on the main lakes and visit beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Then, continue to Genoa discovering the amazing Cinque Terre, the village of Rapallo, the symbol of luxury Portofino and a great place to walk and have lunch, Santa Margherita and finally the west coast of the riviera before coming back to Milan. Departures on 2021, May 10th, August 2nd and 30th and 2022, May 9th, August 1st and September 6th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point at Starhotel Ritz, 6 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast), Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Focaccia and cheese focaccia tasting in Liguria, Driver/guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo, Verona., Transport by private air-conditioned coach, Free WiFi onboard, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como (from April to October), Private tour by boat at Lake Garda, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October and in good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
5. 7 Days Gran Tour Sardinia and Corsica from Genoa or Rome
7 days and 6 nights leaving from Genoa or Roma. Overnight by ferry. Discover the wildest and oldest of all the Italian region. Visit of the legendary islands Caprera and La Maddalena. Excursion to Costa Smeralda. Through the region of Gallura, you'll visit Santa Teresa, the beaches of Stintino, Capo Caccia and its landscape and Alghero. Continuation to Corsica: Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia. Return to Italy by daily ferry. Sleeping in Palau, Alghero, Bonifacio and Bastia.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7., Myrtle liquor (mirto) and local cakes tasting., All activities, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points (hotel in Genoa city centre), Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private cabin on board the ferry from continent to Sardinia, Ferry from Santa Teresa to Bonifacio, Daily ferry from Corsica to Italy (Savona or Livorno), Train Livorno to Rome (only option from Rome)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
6. 6 Days Sardinia Tour from Genoa or Rome
6 days and 5 nights leaving from Genoa or Rome. Overnight by ferry. Discover the wildest and oldest of all the Italian region. Visit of the legendary islands Caprera and La Maddalena, excursion to Costa Smeralda. Through the region of Gallura, you'll visit Santa Teresa and Capo Caccia and its landscape and Alghero. Sleeping in Palau and Alghero. Return to Genoa or Rome by night ferry.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, Breakfast day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6., Myrtle liquor (mirto) and local cakes tasting., All activities, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points (hotel in Genoa city centre), Air-conditioned vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private cabin on board the ferry from continent to Sardinia and return
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
7. 4 Day Italian Riviera from Milan
Departure from Milan. Visit of Genoa and an entire afternoon at your own. Excursion to Rapallo, Portofino and Santa Margherita. Visit of Portovenere and Cinque Terre with boat (if weather permits, otherwise by train); Excursion to West Coast of Liguria visiting Laigueglia, antique village of fishermen and Finalborgo, a medieval walled village. Return to Milan. Departures on 2021 June 7th, July 5th, August 5th, September 7th and October 11th and 2022 May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 4th, September 9th and October 10 th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Food tasting (focaccia/cheese focaccia), Local guide at Cinque Terre, Tour escort/host, Air-conditioned vehicle, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October, with good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pick up and drop off, City taxes, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
