Top Genoa Shore Excursions

See all the highlights of the beautiful coastal city of Genoa with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 48 hours. Enjoy great views of the city from the open-air top of a double-decker bus as you listen to commentary about the city and what you’re seeing. Get on at any of the 8 stops, and hop off any time you want to explore one of the nearby attractions. It’s the perfect way to get to know Genoa.

You will discover the most hidden places of Genoa, guided by local people who will entertain you with interesting stories and anectdotes about our beautiful city. Tours are available in english, french, spanish, german and italian.

Enjoy a day trip on the Ligurian Coastline, visiting the unique village of Portofino and the charming center of Santa Margherita Ligure. Or you will be staying at a hotel, you will be able to pick up a local driver. Explore the little harbor and the Piazzetta with its picturesque colored houses. The San George church, or the Castle Brown, which is the best view of the steep cliff that draws the coast. Stop for lunch and relax before driving with Santa Margherita Ligure: walk along the ancient fisherman's port, you can still see the old fisherman's houses, which exist with the luxury modern hotels. After some time to spend through the streets of "Santa", your driver will take you back to Genoa port or hotel.

Explore the historic streets of Genoa Old Town on a 4-hour food tour, and discover the eateries loved by the locals. After visiting a historic candy shop, bakery, spice shop, and more, you’ll search for fresh basil at a food market. Learn the secrets behind a good Genoese pesto, then sample a dish of trofie pasta and pesto with wine. The tour is run with a private guide, just for your sole group.

If you are staying in Genoa or passing by with a cruise, you cannot miss the chance to visit Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. You will visit these towns thanks to the help of a local that will guide you along this journey. Reach Santa Margherita Ligure by train and spend some leisure time in this amazing town overlooking the sea. Taste some freshly baked Focaccia, which is a typical flat bread of the Ligurian coast. Once you finish your tour of Santa Margherita Ligure, catch the ferry to the Portofino. While on the ferry don’t forget to look outside, enjoy the breeze and marvel at the spectacular views of Santa and Portofino from a unique point of view. As you arrive in Portofino you will have some time to stroll around the Piazzetta and go up to Brown’s Castle to marvel at the stunning view from land. This tour is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit two of the most exclusive towns of Italy in just one day!

The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera is the narrow coastal strip which lies between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines. During this private tour you will get to know the beautiful area of Portofino, where is known to be as the place to live the “dolce vita”, and it is one of the oldest resort areas in Italy. You will discover the most wanderful views of the Italina Riviera with your private official tour guide. Of course you will have some free time (with your guide´s recommendation) for a wonderful Italian lunch before driving back to Genoa. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

At the first village you will stop, it seems to go back in time! Riomaggiore, where your driver drops you off, is a gem, with its alleys, its castle and the typical colored houses overlooking the small harbor of the seaside village. After some leisure time to spend in this picturesque village, take the boat or train (your own epenses) to reach Manarola, another wonderful village. Here your driver will pick you up to drive you to Vernazza, probably the most charming of the Cinque Terre. Here you will have lunch in one of the typical restaurants. After lunch, you will take the route to Monterosso (by boat or train at your expenses) and enjoy a pleasant walk along the waterfront. at the end of your visit in this wonderful village, you will go back to Genoa with your dirver Please note that it's not possible to move by car between the villages, ths is why the route shoud be made by trains or boats.

On this private, full-day shore excursion for cruise passengers, you’ll discover two of northern Italy’s most picturesque coastal towns: Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy panoramic views over the Ligurian coastline from Castello Brown, stroll through Portofino’s scenic central square, “La Piazzetta,” and grab a meal or a gelato in the colorful fishing port known to locals simply as “Santa.”

Visit the pearls of Portofino gulf at your own pace with a passionate private guide and enjoy a typical lunch at an old mill just above Portofino village. Move from one village to the other with a panoramic trip by boat that will allow you to admire the beautiful coast and enjoy the best views. Visit the elegant coastal resort of Santa Margherita Ligure with its painted palaces, lush gardens, and villas. Reach Portofino by boat. Take a walk around the village with the famous small square overlooking the sea, the beautiful church of San Giorgio perched on the rocks and the castle. From Portofino reach the old mill in the heart of Portofino Natural Park with private transportation. Taste local specialties such as Corzetti hand-made pasta and pesto. Depending on your preferences, you can start the tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino. The schedule is flexible and the tour can be customized based on your interests. Guide at disposal only for you. No rush or strict schedule.

When your cruise ship docks in La Spezia, take a full-day shore excursion to Portofino that highlights the colorful villages of the Italian riviera. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned van to Camogli, Portofino, and Santa Margherita Ligure, and have plenty of time to explore each place at your leisure. Your guide ensures a fun and informative day out, and your timely return to La Spezia.

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Visit the five towns of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso. These centuries-old fishing villages feature colorful homes that cling to seaside cliffs, trattorias serving seafood delicacies, lively marinas, and family-owned vineyards. Along the way, your guide explains unique features and folklore associated with each island.

Spend a day immersed in the unique natural setting of Portofino Natural Park. Your expert private guide will accompany you along the marvelous trail that links the villages of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. You will walk among lush Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves and amazing cliffs admiring breathtaking sea views. The first part of the trail is uphill and follows one of the typical Ligurian country roads flanked by dry stone walls, then it continues almost flat, following the coast till reaching a perfectly restored old mill. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch tasting local recipes such as Corzetti hand made pasta seasoned with freshly made pesto, farm to table vegetable pies, local cheeses and salami, accompanied by the only beer made in Portofino. Take your time to relax and then continue to Portofino with private transportation or walking. Take a stroll and maybe a gelato in the lovely small square overlooking the sea.

Ride the city on your e-bike, together we will live a tour to discover all the secrets of Genoa and to admire its beauties. From the hills to the sea for a bike ride that embraces all the facets of the Superba: the hills with breathtaking views, the historic center and its beauties, the Ligurian sea and its splendid coast.

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