Portofino and Santa Margherita Tour: Italian Riviera Towns

Three coastal towns in one day, each with its own harbor and character

A full-day private tour departing from La Spezia port takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to Portofino, Santa Margherita and Camogli: three distinct villages along the Italian Riviera. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route while you explore each town on foot, with guaranteed return to the port. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Portofino, Santa Margherita, Camogli

• Drive to Portofino
• Walk and explore Portofino
• Travel to Santa Margherita
• Shop and relax in Santa Margherita
• Visit and walk in Camogli

The experience

The drive from La Spezia heads straight into the Riviera's most photographed stretch. Portofino arrives first: a harbor town famous for its pastel-colored buildings, luxury fashion shops and the kind of seafood restaurants that line the waterfront. You get time to walk the town at your own pace: no rushing through, no fixed itinerary within the village itself. The driver waits and brings you back when you're ready to move on.

Santa Margherita comes next, another elegant coastal stop where the pace is yours to set. Then, if time allows, Camogli rounds out the day: a smaller, quieter harbor town tucked behind Portofino's more famous profile. The route itself is the point: three different moods along the same coastline, each one walkable, each one a place to sit by the water or browse the local shops. Pesto and fresh seafood are the regional specialties you'll find in all three.

The private vehicle means no crowded coach, no set stops, and no waiting for other groups. Your driver knows the roads and the timing. You decide how long to linger in each place. The guarantee to return you to the port on time is built into the booking: no surprises about when you need to be back.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transport by air-conditioned vehicle from La Spezia port.
• English-speaking driver-guide for the full 8 to 9 hours.
• guaranteed return to port on time.
• access to three coastal towns (Portofino, Santa Margherita, Camogli) with free time to explore each one.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Limo Service in Italy

Is this one for you?The full day, 8 to 9 hours, is built around driving and walking at a relaxed pace, so it suits anyone comfortable with a few hours on the road and several hours on foot across three different villages. Private transport means no group schedule to follow. You set the rhythm in each town.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend walking around in each town?

Portofino and Santa Margherita each get dedicated time to explore on your own. Camogli is included if the schedule allows. The exact duration in each depends on your pace and interests: the driver adjusts based on how long you want to spend in each village.

What is Portofino actually like when I get there?

Portofino is a small harbor town built around a crescent bay, known for its colorful waterfront buildings and high-end shops. It's walkable end to end in an hour or two, with restaurants and cafes lining the water. The luxury shopping and the view of the harbor are what draw most visitors.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch, or is it included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. All three towns have restaurants and cafes where you can eat during your free time. Your driver can recommend options, but you choose where and when to eat.

Will the driver stay with me the whole time, or do I explore alone?

You explore each town on your own. The driver takes you to each location and waits with the vehicle. You're free to walk, shop, eat and sightsee at your own pace, then return to the car when ready to move to the next stop.

What happens if I want to spend more time in one town and skip another?

The tour route is set, but your driver can adjust timing within the day. If you want to linger longer in Portofino or Santa Margherita, that's possible. Camogli is included "if time allows," so the schedule has some flexibility built in.

Is the drive from La Spezia to Portofino a long one?

The drive takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. The route follows the coast, so it's part of the experience itself, not just transit time to get there.