• Explore Portofino and Rapallo with a local guide, discovering their history, charm, and everyday life
• Walk through Portofino’s iconic harbor and scenic viewpoints, including San Giorgio Church and Brown Castle
• Learn how to prepare authentic Genovese pesto, using traditional mortar and fresh local ingredients
• Enjoy local snacks and flavors, experiencing Ligurian cuisine in a simple and authentic way
• Relax with a seamless itinerary, combining walking, culture, and local traditions

For a more memorable experience, we offer a private vehicle with driver at your disposal for the duration of the tour and a 4-hour English-speaking guide. Your driver will be waiting for you at Santa Margherita Ligure pier, where your cruise shuttle docks, holding a sign with your name on it.

Your day begins in Portofino, a small harbor village known for its colorful houses, elegant atmosphere, and timeless charm, where you will meet your guide.

As you walk along the waterfront with your guide, you will discover how this former fishing village has transformed into one of the most iconic destinations along the Ligurian coast, while still preserving its authentic character.

Your guide will lead you through the village and up toward the Church of San Giorgio and Brown Castle, where the views open over the harbor and the surrounding coastline.

From above, Portofino reveals its unique beauty — a perfect balance between nature, sea, and architecture.

After your visit, you will continue together with your guide by private vehicle to Rapallo, enjoying scenic views along the coastline.

In Rapallo, the experience becomes more hands-on.

Inside a traditional local bottega, you will learn how to prepare authentic Genovese pesto using a marble mortar and fresh ingredients, following techniques passed down through generations.

This is not a formal class, but a relaxed and genuine moment where you connect with local traditions.

The experience concludes with a tasting of your pesto accompanied by local snacks and drinks, offering a simple and flavorful introduction to Ligurian cuisine before heading back to your ship with your private driver.

This is not just a visit.
This is Liguria — experienced through its villages, its views, and its flavors.

• We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, and light, comfortable clothing, especially during warmer months
• Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended due to steps and inclines in Portofino
• The experience includes walking through narrow streets and uphill paths
• The pesto activity is a demonstration with hands-on elements, not a professional cooking class
• The itinerary is flexible and may be adjusted based on timing and preferences