Private Day Trip to Portofino, San Fruttuoso & Camogli from Genoa
A full Riviera day by sea: Camogli, the hidden cove of San Fruttuoso and Portofino in one relaxed private experience from Genoa. Just your group, the coast and a route shaped around the seasonal Golfo Paradiso ferry schedule.
Portofino can be busy in high season, but knowing when to go, where to walk and how to combine it with the coast makes all the difference. The day works beautifully for couples, friends, families, small groups and cruise passengers with a full day in port.
Still comparing transport and independent options? Read the Genoa to Portofino day trip guide for train, bus, ferry, taxi and private tour details.
Most visitors spend a few hours in Portofino and leave. This route adds San Fruttuoso and Camogli for hidden coves, local atmosphere and a much fuller experience of the Ligurian coast.
Golfo Paradiso ferry from Porto Antico. Tickets are paid separately, usually around €30 per person. Children and teenagers may have lower fares. I will help you book the right route.
The iconic village seen with local eyes — the harbor, the viewpoints, the corners most tourists never reach.
One of Liguria's most extraordinary places: a medieval abbey hidden in a cove accessible only by boat or hiking trail.
A colourful fishing village where life moves at a slower pace, with a pebble beach, old lanes and focaccia worth travelling for.
How the day unfolds
We meet at Via della Mercanzia 2 in the historic center, near Porto Antico. From there, we walk together to the ferry departure area and start the day with a clear, easy plan for the coast.
We leave Porto Antico and follow the Ligurian coast by sea, passing the shoreline around Nervi and Recco before reaching Camogli.
Golfo Paradiso ferry · tickets paid separatelyOur first stop is the colourful fishing village of Camogli: the seafront, the old lanes and time for coffee, focaccia or an early lunch depending on the day's ferry connections.
We continue by boat to the hidden bay of San Fruttuoso. There is time to enjoy the setting, see the abbey from the cove and choose whether to visit, swim or simply slow down by the water.
Timing follows the seasonal ferry serviceThe final stop is Portofino. We explore the harbour and quieter paths beyond the piazzetta, with time for a viewpoint and the corners most day-trippers miss.
The scheduled return leaves Portofino, calls at San Fruttuoso and Camogli, then continues to Genoa. Exact departure and arrival times are confirmed for your date.
Seasonal schedule · weather dependentA curated lunch at a handpicked local spot in Camogli — fresh seafood, local wine. Agreed in advance. Just mention it when booking.
Clear group price
The private experience price is per group — from €490 for up to 4 people and capped at €650 for larger groups. Ferry or boat tickets are paid separately, and I will help you choose and book the right route for your date.
What's included
Ferry or boat tickets are paid separately, usually around €30 per person depending on the seasonal route. Children and teenagers may have lower fares, and I will help you choose and book the right tickets for your date. Lunch can stay casual on the day, or we can choose a restaurant idea in advance.
From the experience
What travelers say
150+ private experiences hosted in Genoa and Liguria. Here are some stories from the people I've had the pleasure of showing around.
We loved spending the day with Nefset. We enjoyed hidden gems of Genoa, walked gardens and castles, enjoyed espresso, wine, aperitivo, focaccia, pesto, gelato, and more. Nefset started as our host, but we parted as friends.
Nefset orchestrated a beautiful journey along the Portofino and Camogli Italian coast. It was a first class experience that exceeded our expectations. Her special photographs captured will last us a lifetime. Nefset is the Best!
We had a most wonderful day out with Nefset. She was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We were a group with a toddler in a pram as well as grandparents and were able to take the tour at our own pace. Would highly recommend.
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Nefset was charming, knowledgeable, humorous and very dedicated to showing us her beautiful city's most amazing sites. My granddaughter listed it as a highlight of her vacation in Italy. The experience was worth three times what we paid.
Nefset was able to adjust the tour to suit our requests. She was not only an interesting and informative host but also excellent company. We would happily recommend this tour and Nefset.
We toured amazing sites and had scrumptious food! Nefset took us to places you would not see on a large tour. She was very personable and engaging.
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You will see places you will have never found on your own. We had a really great experience being shown all the most beautiful spots in the city. Very pleasant company.
Nefset was wonderful. She asked what we were looking for and went beyond to make our day enjoyable. Her pleasant personality and knowledge of English only enhanced our experience.
Nefset wanted us to explore our areas of interest and truly cared about being a detailed host. We saw amazing views of the city and a spectacular church along with the castle and other main attractions.
Nefset was a delightful host who showed us a lot of the off the beaten path areas of Genoa.
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Nefset was easy-going and shared her love for her adopted city. Her approach is not as the history and art teacher spouting details, but as one who lives and breathes the local life. It made us feel very comfortable during our short stay.
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She went above and beyond any host I've ever had. The experience was worth three times what we paid. Highly recommend.
We enjoyed hidden gems of Genoa, walked gardens and castles, enjoyed espresso, wine, focaccia, pesto, gelato, and more. Nefset started as our host, but we parted as friends.