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Pesto cooking class in Portofino: Boat, walk & lunch
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Pesto cooking class in Portofino: Boat, walk & lunchMake pesto from scratch in Portofino, then eat it at a waterfront table: boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure, ferry tickets and light lunch included, three hours total.Fri and Sat · 10:00 · Season until 31 Oct · All ages★ 4.86 (134)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 225per person
Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour San Fruttuoso & Camogli
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Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour San Fruttuoso & CamogliFeel the sea breeze on a small-group Portofino boat tour to San Fruttuoso & Camogli, with local snacks, swimming stops, and limoncello on board. Includes drinks.Sat · 09:30, 12:15 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct · All ages★ 4.98 (128)2h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with Snorkeling
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Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with SnorkelingSmall group boat tour along the Ligurian coast from Portofino to San Fruttuoso with snorkeling gear, a qualified skipper.Every day · 12:00 · Season until 15 Nov · All ages★ 4.69 (109)4hEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 85per person

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Portofino boat tour: San Fruttuoso Abbey & coastal villages
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Portofino boat tour: San Fruttuoso Abbey & coastal villages★ 5.00 (96)3h–7hEN · IT · FR · ESfrom€ 750per group
Portofino: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Lighthouse Swim
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Portofino: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Lighthouse Swim★ 4.81 (85)1h 30mEN · ITfrom€ 54per person
Portofino San Fruttuoso Boat Tour: Swim Christ of Abyss
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Portofino San Fruttuoso Boat Tour: Swim Christ of Abyss★ 5.00 (79)3h–4hEN · ITfrom€ 480per group
Private Boat Tour Portofino: Golfo Paradiso & Tigullio
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Private Boat Tour Portofino: Golfo Paradiso & Tigullio★ 5.00 (55)7hEN · IT · ESfrom€ 2,400per group
Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino: Swim in crystal clear waters
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Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino: Swim in crystal clear waters★ 4.27 (33)1h 30mEN · ITfrom€ 75per person
Snorkeling in Paraggi Bay: Posidonia meadow and marine life
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Snorkeling in Paraggi Bay: Posidonia meadow and marine life★ 4.43 (30)1hEN · ITfrom€ 42per person
Private Portofino & Santa Margherita tour with local guide
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Private Portofino & Santa Margherita tour with local guide★ 4.72 (25)6hEN · IT · FR · ESfrom€ 365per person

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Portofino boat tour: Snorkel Christ of the Abyss
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Portofino boat tour: Snorkel Christ of the AbyssBoat tour from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino and San Fruttuoso with snorkeling gear, a skipper, and 90 minutes along the Ligurian coast.Every day · 12:00 · Season until 15 Nov · All ages★ 4.63 (16)1h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 55per person
Portofino Private Guided Tour from Genoa: 2 to 5.5 hours
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Portofino Private Guided Tour from Genoa: 2 to 5.5 hoursPrivate guided tour of Portofino from Genoa with a licensed local guide, bottled water and local treats included. Choose a 2-hour walk.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (10)2h–5h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 190per person
Portofino boat tour from Genoa: Private motorboat with snorkeling
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Portofino boat tour from Genoa: Private motorboat with snorkelingPrivate motorboat charter from Genoa's old port to Portofino and the Ligurian coast, with snorkeling gear and access to the marine protected area that only boats can reach.Every day · 09:00 and 17:00★ 5.00 (19)7h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 1,100per group

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Portofino Private Walking Tour: 10th-Century Church & Harbor
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Portofino Private Walking Tour: 10th-Century Church & HarborPrivate walking tour of Portofino with a local guide in English or Italian: learn the fishing village's history from the Republic of Genoa.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 18:00★ 5.00 (6)1h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 370per group
Pilates in Private Boat in Portofino: Breakfast or Aperitif
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Pilates in Private Boat in Portofino: Breakfast or AperitifPractice Pilates Dolce aboard a private boat in Portofino with a qualified trainer, captain and your choice of breakfast or sunset aperitif. Up to four people per session.Next departure: 1 May 2027★ 4.33 (6)1h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 210per person
Pasta and Tiramisu Class from Portofino: Learn to Cook Italian
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Pasta and Tiramisu Class from Portofino: Learn to Cook ItalianLearn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a hands-on cooking class in Zoagli with a local Italian host: includes wine, aperitivo and lunch of what you prepare.Every day except Wednesday · 10:00 and 17:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (4)3hEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 135per person
Luxury Sunset Cruise in Gulf of Tigullio with Aperitif
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Luxury Sunset Cruise in Gulf of Tigullio with AperitifUnwind on a sunset cruise in the Gulf of Tigullio. Swim, sip Italian wine, and visit Portofino & San Fruttuoso. Book your private evening boat tour.Next departure: 2 Apr 2027★ 5.00 (3)2h 30m–3hEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 540per group
Portofino boat tour: Swim San Fruttuoso, hidden coves
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Portofino boat tour: Swim San Fruttuoso, hidden covesBoat tour of Portofino with guide, snorkeling at San Fruttuoso and hidden sea caves, plus local food and drinks included. Five hours with pickup.Every day · 10:00 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (2)5hEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 1,500per group
7-hour private boat charter from Portofino: Snorkel and swim
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7-hour private boat charter from Portofino: Snorkel and swimSeven-hour private motorboat charter departing Portofino with snorkeling gear, towables and lunch stop at Camogli village.Every day · 09:30 and 17:00★ 5.00 (1)7h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 1,200per group
Private Transfer Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa Airport
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Private Transfer Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa AirportOne hour from Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa Airport in a private car with your driver waiting at a set time, no shared shuttles or taxi queues.Every day · Hotel pickup1h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 147per person
Private Transfer Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa: Door-to-door
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Private Transfer Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa: Door-to-door50-minute private transfer from Portofino Cruise Port to Genoa hotels with driver holding nameplate, air-conditioned vehicle and luggage help included.Every day · Hotel pickup50m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 147per person
Private Boat Yoga in Portofino: Meditation at Sea
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Private Boat Yoga in Portofino: Meditation at SeaNinety minutes of yoga and meditation aboard a private boat in Portofino, with a guide, Tibetan sound baths, and breakfast or aperitif included. Groups of one to four.Next departure: 1 May 20271h 30mEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 210per person
Snorkeling in Portofino: Night Swim Under Stars with Wine
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Snorkeling in Portofino: Night Swim Under Stars with WineSnorkel at night in Portofino's clear waters under the stars, sipping Italian Prosecco aboard a private boat with your own captain for two hours.Next departure: 30 May 20272hEN · IT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 400per person

Portofino at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: Pesto cooking class in Portofino: Boat, walk & lunch, € 225 (3h, 4.86★ · 134).
  • Top rated: Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour San Fruttuoso & Camogli, € 89 (2h 30m, 4.98★ · 128).
  • Best value: Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with Snorkeling, € 85 (4h, 4.69★ · 109).

Of the 25 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup and 13 bookable last-minute.

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