Private Day Trip to Portofino, San Fruttuoso & Camogli from Genoa
This private Portofino day trip from Genoa starts by ferry at 10:00 from Porto Antico and follows the coast to Portofino, the hidden cove of San Fruttuoso, and the fishing village of Camogli — returning by the last ferry at 17:30. No tour bus, no fixed script. Just your group, the sea, and a full Riviera day planned with local timing.
Portofino is popular and in high season you'll feel it. But there's a real difference between arriving on a coach tour with a fixed schedule and moving as your own private group — at your own pace, with someone who knows where to go, when to go, and which corners most visitors never reach. It works beautifully for couples, friends, families, small groups and cruise passengers with a full day in port.
Golfo Paradiso ferry from Porto Antico. Scenic crossing along the Riviera.
The iconic village seen with local eyes — the harbor, the viewpoints, the corners most tourists never reach.
A medieval monastery in a hidden cove, reachable only by boat. Most Portofino day trips skip it entirely — we don't.
A real Ligurian fishing village — colourful houses, pebble beach and focaccia worth travelling for. Most Portofino tours don't include Camogli. We do.
What's included
Your ferry logistics are already part of the experience price. Lunch can stay casual on the day, or we can plan a restaurant stop in advance.
How the day unfolds
We meet at the ferry terminal. I'll sort the tickets and brief you on the day before we board.
A scenic hour on the Golfo Paradiso ferry — views of the Ligurian coast the whole way.
Ferry included in priceThe village can be busy in high season — that's the reality. But I know the timing and the quieter paths that make all the difference.
A medieval abbey in a hidden cove — reachable only by boat. We hop the ferry between stops. Fewer crowds, extraordinary setting.
Ferry between stops includedTime to breathe. If you've added the lunch option, we head to a handpicked local restaurant. Otherwise I'll point you to the best spots.
Last Golfo Paradiso ferry from Camogli. We arrive back in Genoa around 18:30.
Last ferry · don't miss itA curated lunch at a handpicked local spot in Camogli — fresh seafood, local wine. Agreed in advance. Just mention it when booking.
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.
We had a blast. Nefset was extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and easygoing. She was able to change the tour without any notice and customize it to our desire to experience Genoa like a local. It was truly a highlight of the trip.
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.
We had a great tour with Nefset. We learned a ton about Genova, got to see so many amazing sites, and ate delicious food. My son and husband said the gelato was some of the best they've ever had.
We had a wonderful tour with Nefset, very knowledgeable on all things Genoa. Food tastings were great and the tour through the city was perfect. We highly recommend her.
Nefset did a great job with our group of five all around Genoa. She answered our questions and dealt with the needs of individuals, keeping us all comfortable all day long!
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.
Nefset was a nice easy host. We had a great time with her in Genoa.
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.
Nef pointed out things that we would have never known or noticed without her guidance and it made our time in Genoa so much more meaningful.
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.