Private Day Trip, 8 Hours

Overview

Eight hours, three coastal towns, and a private car with driver plus a dedicated guide: that is the shape of this day out from Genoa. The operator, Tour Travel & More, collects your group from the cruise port, your hotel, or another agreed point in Genoa, then sets off along the Ligurian coast. Portofino comes first, the famous resort village, followed by Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo, before the return leg to Genoa.

The guide is with you for 8 hours in Portofino and Santa Margherita, walking you through both towns, while the driver handles the road. According to the listing, ferry tickets between Santa Margherita and Portofino are included for larger groups of 12 to 15 people. Reviews repeatedly describe guides who adjust the schedule to the group, whether that means photo stops for teenagers or a short unplanned look at Genoa's old town on the way back.

It suits cruise passengers with limited time ashore, families who want a flexible day, and anyone who prefers a private vehicle with a dedicated driver for the whole day. Entrance fees, food, and drinks are extra. Only your own group takes part.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup in GenoaPrivate pickup from the Genoa cruise port, your hotel, or a place of your choice, with driver and luxury vehicle at your disposal.
2. PortofinoAround 2 hours in the resort village with your official guide, covering its history and main sights. No admission ticket required.
3. Santa Margherita LigureAround 2 hours in the colorful old town, again with the guide and no admission ticket.
4. RapalloAround 2 hours in Rapallo. Admission is free.
5. Genoa and drop-offAround 2 hours allocated to the Genoa leg before drop-off back at your pickup point. Some reviewers mention a short impromptu look at the old town here.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from what the price covers to how the schedule tends to run.

• Pickup logistics. Private pickup and drop-off from the Genoa cruise port, your hotel, or a place of your choice are included. One reviewer described being met at the ship and escorted straight to the vehicle. Confirm your exact pickup point when booking.
• Flexible pacing. Reviews often mention guides who adapt the day to the group, whether that means extra photo time or an unplanned stop in Genoa. One reviewer wished for more time in Santa Margherita, so it is worth telling your guide early which town matters most to you.
• Free time mix. The day is not wall-to-wall commentary. One traveller described a split between guided touring and free time to explore in both Portofino and Santa Margherita, with a waterside lunch in Portofino.
• Weather and walking. One reviewer had a good day despite poor weather, and another found it hot but manageable. Expect a fair amount of walking through towns and possibly a walk up to Castello San Giorgio above Portofino, which one reviewer did. Bring water and comfortable shoes.
• What is extra. Entrance fees, food, drinks, gratuities, and souvenirs are not in the price. Ferry tickets between Santa Margherita and Portofino are included only for groups of 12 to 15 people.
• Good with teens. Several families with teenagers praised the guides for being patient and flexible. Infant seats are available if you request one at the time of booking.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine. One reviewer wished for longer in Santa Margherita, a reminder that three towns plus a Genoa leg in a single day means limited time in each place. Cancellation is strict inside 24 hours: no refund and no changes are accepted after that cut-off, based on local time.

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