Full-Day private tour of Portofino and Genoa
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Genoa, Italy
7 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Portofino is an exclusive and elegant tourist resort visited by all the celebrities of the 20th century. This town is located in a beautiful bay, which is protected from the sea. Portofino deserves more attention, walk through the city, climb up the hill to the old castle, where opens a breathtaking view of the entire Ligurian coast. All the most beautiful things in this city must be viewed from above.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance tickets
- Professional licensed guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
What To Expect
Church of San Giorgio
Meet your guide at your hotel or at the cruise ship port.
From Genoa, along the picturesque Ligurian coast, you will go to Portofino – a small but luxurious resort town. You will learn its history, walk along the bright streets, meet numerous boutiques, expensive restaurants, and colorful houses. You will see Chiesa di San Giorgio - Catholic Church, located on the promontory of Portofino. According to the tablet, located in the Church, the Shrine was built in the Romanesque style in 1154. Although the excavations carried out during the reconstruction of the Church after the Second world war, were found the remains of an ancient chapel, once located on this site, which may relate the history of the Church to the era of the Lombards in Liguria.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Castello Brown
Take a walk along the promenade, watching the yachts, and enjoy the views from the postcards. You will visit Castello Brown. The Castle itself was built in the 15th century and has been used for harbour defense during the centuries. It was in 1867 that the Castle fell into private hands when it was purchased by, the English Consul Montague Yeats Brown. He transformed it from a fortress into a stunning villa under the expert advice of the architect Alfredo de Andrade and the engineer Pietro Tamburelli.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Faro Di Portofino
You will visit Portofino Lighthouse. Portofino Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Portofino. The lighthouse was built in 1917 and consists of a white quadrangular tower, 12 feet (3.7 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1675 E.F.
After that, you will have time for lunch.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Castello d'Albertis
After lunch, you will be heading back to Genoa, a city with a rich past and historical heritage.
You will have a walking tour of the main sights of Genoa. Albertis Castle stands a short distance from the main harbour and houses the Museum of World Cultures. The castle itself was created in a Gothic Revival style and was built in 1886. It is actually built on the site of a previous 12th century fort and preserves the forts original foundations. The castle offers great views of the Ligurian Sea and the surrounding city. Inside the building is the wonderful museum of world cultures. This collection includes a range of findings from around the world by Enrico and Luigi Albertis such as weaponry from the Sudan and China, and artefacts from the Mayan civilization.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea
Just a few meters from the massive cathedral of San Lorenzo, Chiesa del Gesu is one of the oldest churches in Genoa, originally dating back to the 6th century. While the outside of the church was completely rebuilt in 1894 when the Doge's Palace was strongly renovated, it still houses one of the most gorgeous ceilings in the city. Gilded in gold, and covered in richly-colored paintings, visit the Chiesa at sunset to see everything beautifully illuminated by a natural, ethereal glow.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Casa di Colombo
The house is located outside Genoa's 14th-century walls. During the Renaissance, the area became subject to intense building, mainly consisting of public housing. Columbus was born in 1451, and historical documents indicated that Columbus lived here between approximately 1455 and 1470. Currently, the building operates as a museum, under the management of the "Porta Soprana".
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Port
Soaked in history and rich in local color, Old Port houses museums, movie theaters, cafes, restaurants, and shops. Renowned architect Renzo Piano redeveloped this area in the 1990s, restoring the historic buildings, like the old cotton warehouse, and creating new landmarks that have become the city’s biggest tourist draws. Genoa remains an important port on the Mediterranean, and this busy harbor is filled to the brim with yachts, ferries, cargo ships, and boats of all sizes.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
LANTERNA di Genova
The Lanterna di Genoa is an ornate ancient lighthouse that has stood since the 12th century but over time has been reconstructed. It stands as the main lighthouse of the harbour and is an iconic landmark of the city. After the tower of Hercules and the Kopu lighthouse, it is the oldest in the world. A large icon of the city of Genoa is present on one side, and the top is crowned with a large glass light. Standing at 76m high it towers over the surrounding area and can be seen for miles.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square. Today next to Piazza De Ferrari are numerous office buildings, headquarters of banks, insurances and other private companies, making of this district the financial and business centre of Genoa, so that the Genoese popularly refers to it as the "City" of Genoa. At the end of the 19th century, Genoa was the main financial centre of Italy along with Milan, and Piazza De Ferrari was the place where many institutions were established, like the stock exchange, the Credito Italiano, the branch offices of the Bank of Italy, founded in 1893.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Matteotti
Although situated right next to the Piazza De Ferrari, the Piazza Matteotti is a wonderful location in its own right and features a range of historical buildings and sights. Doges Palace sits at one of the of square and is a truly opulent building framed by a series of stone columns, whilst at the other end sits the fabulous San Lorenzo Cathedral. Furthermore, markets are often held here and you can pick up a great bargain after haggling with the locals. Finally, there is also the Church of Saint Ambrogio which is a fantastic building which an ornate interior.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Torri di Porta Soprana
Porta Soprana is the best-known gate of the ancient walls of Genoa. After major restorations carried out between the 19th and 20th centuries, it has regained the appearance it supposedly had at the time of the construction of the so-called Barbarossa walls (1150 ca.).
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
You might expect a street laid out in the 16th and 17th centuries as a setting for palaces of Genoa's richest and most powerful families to be a grand broad avenue, but Via Garibaldi is little more than a lane. It seems even narrower because it is hemmed in on both sides by the grandiose facades of side-by-side palaces. This little street, which lies north of Piazza Ferrari and above the sailors' quarter, is worth walking down even if none of the palaces is open to tour. Its facades present a succession of carved and painted embellishments, frescoes, grand arcades and loggias, balconies, courtyards, and entrances crowned by crests of noble families whose homes these were. So outstanding is this assemblage that it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can tour three of these -- Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi - on a single ticket to see the interiors and their superb art collections.
After the tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel or cruise port.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day private tour of Portofino and Genoa?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day private tour of Portofino and Genoa?
A:Apr 2025
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- All fees and taxes.
- Transportation in a private vehicle.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
- Entrance tickets.
- Professional licensed guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks.
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What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Full-Day private tour of Portofino and Genoa is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance tickets
- Professional licensed guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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