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Genoa and Portofino Day Tour: Explore Christopher Columbus Birthplace and Ligurian Sea Pearl
3.7
34 Ratings
Genova
Explore Genoa, celebrated as Christopher Columbus’s hometown, a city steeped in magnificent history. Immerse yourself in the allure of this Northern Italian city during your morning engagements. Additionally, experience the charm of Portofino, known as the jewel of the Ligurian sea, with its iridescent green waters.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova - The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbor renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city.
A professional guide will show you the heart of the city on an inspiring walking tour.
- Santa Margherita Ligure - Free time for lunch and to explore the colorful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the large school of dolphins that are often spotted there. Here you take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino.
- Castello Brown - Free time to expolore Portofino, the half-moon shaped sea side village, whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant.
The journey ends with the return by boat to Santa Margherita, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan.
What's Included
- Scenic roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino
- Guidance from an English-speaking guide
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Engaging 2-hour walking tour of Genoa
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problem.
Location
City Sightseeing Genova
Piazza Caricamento
Meet your guide at the City Sightseeing bus stop in Piazza Caricamento in Genova
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(34 Ratings)
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H6813jaalexj
Jul 23, 2024
One of Italys hidden gems - Most amazing and beautiful experience I’ve had in Italy. The local guid explained the history behind everything then gave the group time to split up and individually experience the culture and sights. I would highly recommend this trip, it’s unbelievably affordable for everything packed into the days itinerary.
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William
Jul 12, 2024
Fun Experience with time on the Sea! - Excellent tour guides. They shared interesting history and cultural insights. Fun experience with a mix of walking, riding, and boating.
Well coordinated and easy enjoy.
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Briansv1385pt
May 5, 2024
Genoa - Wished we could have stayed more than 1 day! Such a nice town. We were on a cruise and only had 1 day to get around and see the many things.
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Mayra_a
Apr 22, 2024
Day at Portofino's - Extraordinary sea view. Awesome shops and restaurants. Beautiful and sunny day. Nice weather and fine dinning.
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Experience674458
Sep 16, 2023
Adventure - Good value, competent guides, well managed on time. No fault of tour, personally disappointed in commercialism of Portofino. Big outdoor shopping Mall alrho Pucci had the best designs
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Aprille
Aug 11, 2023
A nice day in Genoa and Portofino - The tour was very informative. We got to walk around Genoa and learn all about its history. We then took a bus ride to St Margharita Ligure and had some lunch there and got to explore the beautiful beachside town. In total we had about 2 hours of free time here. Then, from there, we took a ferry to Portofino. Portofino is incredible but the only thing I would say is that I wish we got more free time in Portofino. We only had about 1.15minutes. I think 2 hours would have been nice. Otherwise, it is a great tour.
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Voyage08144114799
Jun 17, 2024
Not very happy - We left Genoa 30 minutes late. We waited for a bus coming from Milan with other tourists, after which we went to explore Genoa by bus but also walking . I really liked the guide who introduced Genoa. After Genoa there was a bus ride to Santa Margherita, the guide who came from Milan remained to introduce, her English was not very good and she didn't seem to know everything she was trying to describe, at the stop in Santa Margherita she explained to us in bus the instructions for what was going to happen in the next few hours. It was raining outside, clearly we had to go out with the child and sit in the torrential rain because she wanted to explain everything again. This really annoyed me, it seemed to me that she behaved very rude , not everyone had an umbrella like her. This totally disappointed me.
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Aleppogirl_55
May 28, 2024
Ok - This tour was great as far as destinations, but it was so busy when we arrived by boat, we lost our tour guide who was supposed to meet us there. It was close to 45 minutes before we found him.
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Ksausw
Jul 30, 2024
Portofino is the ghastliest town in the Cinque-Terre. - Totally overflowing, millions of ice-eating full-posts, raunchy, overpriced restaurants.
We tormented our way through the access streets, paid 8 (in words eight) euros per hour for a crowded parking garage, pushed through bulging alleys, and then found out in front of the museum entrance: CLOSED.
The harbour master then explained to us that the shop has been closed for a year.
None of this on the Museo's website. Opening hours reportedly 9-12 and 15-18.
This is so annoying even in view of this impossible tourist city.
Just because this Hollywood beau is going down there doesn't mean you have to go.
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Jamie
Aug 5, 2023
Excursion cancelled without reason - We had a day trip planned and it was cancelled the day before with no explanation given. We were on a cruise ship and was unable to plan another excursion with less than 24hrs notice
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