Trips & tickets

Every worthwhile way to Portofino

Portofino is reached as often by sea as by land. These are the options that genuinely differ, and what to check before booking.

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
5 hours Staying in Genoa
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Coastal cruise from Rapallo with a Portofino stop

A boat with a shaded sundeck from Rapallo past Santa Margherita Ligure and the cliffs, stopping in Portofino.

  • Departs from Rapallo
  • Portofino stop
  • Shaded sundeck
4 hours Staying in Rapallo or Santa Margherita
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Easy kayak tour to Portofino

With an instructor and marine guide, paddle from Paraggi to Portofino harbour and on towards the lighthouse, with optional snorkelling.

  • Instructor-led
  • Marine protected area
  • Optional snorkelling
1.5 hours Any fitness level
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Promontory cruise to San Fruttuoso

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.

  • Departs from Santa Margherita
  • San Fruttuoso abbey
  • Christ of the Abyss
1.5 hours A short trip
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Half day from Genoa

An afternoon from Genoa's Porto Antico along the coast to Portofino, with time to wander.

  • Departs from Genoa
  • Free time in Portofino
  • Coastal views
4.5 hours A short afternoon
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Genoa and Portofino from Milan

Coach from Milan to Genoa's historic centre, then along the coast by boat to Portofino.

  • Departs from Milan
  • Genoa old town
  • Boat to Portofino
12 hours Based in Milan
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All Portofino tours and trips

The full GetYourGuide listing for Portofino — boat trips, San Fruttuoso visits and day tours from Genoa and Milan, with live prices.

  • Live prices and availability
  • Cancellation terms shown on each product
  • Departures from Santa Margherita, Genoa and Milan
Varies by product Comparing what is available on your dates
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How booking a Portofino trip works

1 · Decide sea or land

Boats avoid the narrow road and the parking but depend on the weather. Choose which suits your day first.

2 · Check the San Fruttuoso stop

Some boats stop at San Fruttuoso and some do not. Check before booking if the abbey matters to you.

3 · Count the travel from Milan

Day tours from Milan spend much of the day on the road. Compare time actually spent on the coast.

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