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Portofino & Santa Margherita Ligurian Gems — Private Half-Day Tour

A private guided immersion into the twin jewels of the Ligurian Riviera — the glamorous harbour village of Portofino and the elegant promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure. Art, gardens, hidden alleys, and the very soul of la dolce vita.

What to expect

Your private guide meets you at the harbour and leads you through Santa Margherita's baroque Basilica of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia and the fragrant terraces of Villa Durazzo before transferring to Portofino by local ferry. In Portofino, you wander the piazzetta, climb to the 16th-century Castello Brown for panoramic views over the Marine Reserve, and peek into the fishermen's oratories that still line the harbour wall. The pace is unhurried, the commentary deeply personal, and the aperitivo at a harbourside café is non-negotiable.

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From USD 418 per private group (up to 6 guests); 4–6 hours
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Good to know

Meets at Santa Margherita port — zero transfer time. 4–6 hour duration is ideal for most port calls. Villa Durazzo entry is approximately EUR 5 per person. Book at least 72 hours in advance. Castello Brown charges EUR 5 entry — worth every cent for the view.

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Luxury cruises that call at Santa Margherita — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Princess · Sun Princess
7 nights · calls at Santa Margherita
from $1,049
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Celebrity · Celebrity Xcel
7 nights · calls at Santa Margherita
from $1,073
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Cunard · Queen Victoria
14 nights · calls at Santa Margherita
from $2,649
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Princess · Coral Princess
65 nights · calls at Santa Margherita
from $8,175
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