Boat from Genoa with free time in Portofino
By boat from Genoa's Porto Antico along the Ligurian coast, with two hours in Portofino for the piazzetta and Castello Brown.
- Departs from Porto Antico
- Two hours ashore
- Castello Brown
Trips & tickets
Portofino is reached as often by sea as by land. These are the options that genuinely differ, and what to check before booking.
By boat from Genoa's Porto Antico along the Ligurian coast, with two hours in Portofino for the piazzetta and Castello Brown.
A boat with a shaded sundeck from Rapallo past Santa Margherita Ligure and the cliffs, stopping in Portofino.
With an instructor and marine guide, paddle from Paraggi to Portofino harbour and on towards the lighthouse, with optional snorkelling.
A 1.5-hour boat from Santa Margherita Ligure past Paraggi and the abbey of San Fruttuoso, with a snorkel stop over the Christ of the Abyss.
An afternoon from Genoa's Porto Antico along the coast to Portofino, with time to wander.
Coach from Milan to Genoa's historic centre, then along the coast by boat to Portofino.
The full GetYourGuide listing for Portofino — boat trips, San Fruttuoso visits and day tours from Genoa and Milan, with live prices.
Boats avoid the narrow road and the parking but depend on the weather. Choose which suits your day first.
Some boats stop at San Fruttuoso and some do not. Check before booking if the abbey matters to you.
Day tours from Milan spend much of the day on the road. Compare time actually spent on the coast.
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