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Boat Tour to Portofino and San Fruttuoso for Small Groups
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Boat Tour of the Portofino Riviera 4 hours
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Genoa: Pelagos Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.2 out of 10 with 98 reviews
9.2/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip from Genoa to Portofino
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rapallo: Sunset Boat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Camogli: San Fruttuoso Abbey Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Easy Kayak Tour to Portofino with Optional Snorkelling
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 46 reviews
9.8/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1-Hour Snorkelling Tour in Paraggi Bay, Portofino
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
8.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8.6/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour to San Fruttuoso & Camogli
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino 1.5 hours
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 45 activitiesPrivate Boat Tour of the Portofino Riviera 4 hours
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino 1.5 hours
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunset Private Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino 3 hours
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Boat Tour in Portofino Natural Reserve or Cinque Terre
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Private Boat Tour of the Portofino Riviera 8 hours
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Daily and Sunset Nightly tour boat from Genoa to Portofino
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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I found my love in Portofino, private tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Minivan Transfer from Genoa Port to Genoa, Savona or Portofino
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Portofino Private Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 20 activitiesRapallo: Sunset Boat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Portofino: Small-Group Boat Tour to San Fruttuoso & Camogli
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cooking Class of Ligurian cuisine between Portofino and the Cinque Terre
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Recco: Private Ligurian Cooking Class & Market Visit
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Local wine tasting with snacks in the historic old town of Rapallo.
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Portofino: Italian Riviera Private Sailing Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Ligurian Cooking Class between Portofino and Cinque Terre
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Portofino: Private Scenic Hike and Gelato Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Portofino Sunset cruise with Aperitif
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor
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Portofino: Coasteering Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Portofino: Private E-bike tour 4 hours, the Italian riviera
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Portofino: Private Scenic Hike and Gelato Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Tour of the Italian Riviera with E-Bike to Portofino
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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E-Bike Tour from Santa Margherita to Portofino and San Rocco and Camogli
Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes
4h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Apero-Bike at Sunset
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Santa Margherita: Ebike Tour along the Italian Riviera
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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E-bike Portofino half day
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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E-bike in Portofino promontory around the traditional fishing villages
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Scenic Private Hiking Tour from Portofino to S. Fruttuoso
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Classes & workshops
See all 6 activitiesRecco: Private Ligurian Cooking Class & Market Visit
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Ligurian Cooking Class between Portofino and Cinque Terre
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Pesto experience between Portofino and Cinque Terre
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Exclusive tasting of oysters and seafood from the Riviera
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cooking Class on Ligurian Cuisine at the Chef's Private Kitchen
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gourmet Cooking Lesson
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Santa Margherita Ligure
Stay near popular Santa Margherita Ligure attractions
Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara
9.2/5 (49 reviews)
This 14th-century Benedictine monastery showcases the only Italian-style garden in Liguria facing the sea. Book a guided tour to explore its consecrated church and 16th-century cloister with panoramic Gulf views.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Margherita Ligure worth visiting?
From shopping to history and outdoor pursuits, there are loads of fun things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure. Remember to enjoy the area's mix of awesome sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Santa Margherita Ligure?
Camogli Beach and Chiavari Beach are two great places to kick-start your adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and shopping options in Santa Margherita Ligure while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Margherita Ligure?
Camogli Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Santa Margherita Ligure and should feature high on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Santa Margherita Ligure?
Three days will be enough time to check out the leading city attractions, like Camogli Beach, Chiavari Beach and Castello Brown. The average stay in Santa Margherita Ligure is three days. If you have the time to extend your getaway, Genoa isn't far away.
Is Santa Margherita Ligure a walkable city?
That comes down to what you want to see and do in Santa Margherita Ligure. Several key attractions, such as Camogli Beach and Castello Brown, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of Santa Margherita Ligure's best neighbourhoods, Paraggi is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while San Massimo is 2 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Santa Margherita Ligure with kids?
Deciding what to do in Santa Margherita Ligure with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're holidaying with little ones or teenagers, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions to keep them happy here.
What to do in Santa Margherita Ligure for adults?
Passeggiata di Anita Garibaldi and Bagni Rosa are just a couple of the things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure?
One of the simplest ways to learn about free things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without taking your wallet out. Camogli Beach is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.
