A Portofino private tour: why it works here
A Portofino private tour suits this village because everything worth seeing is close together and none of it is reached by car. The centre is a pedestrian zone, and the walk from the Piazzetta past San Giorgio and Castello Brown to the viewpoint below the lighthouse takes about 30 minutes.
The sea gives the second reason. San Fruttuoso has no road, and a charter boat takes you to beaches reachable only by sea. The choices below cover both: two-hour walks on foot, a four-hour hike, an eight-hour guided day and a chartered boat day.
Group prices below are divided by party size and show prices from October 2026.
Our picks: private tours in Portofino
Choose a licensed guide for a two-hour walk, a hike with gelato for a stretch of coast, or a charter boat for the whole party.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private charter boat tour to Portofino
- Private charter boat
- Customisable route
- Swim stops
A private boat for up to eight people for 7.5 hours. You set the route along the park coast, with swim stops at beaches reachable only by sea. Lunch and dinner are extra.
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Private city tour with the fortress
- Licensed private guide
- Castello Brown
- Church of San Giorgio
Two hours with a licensed guide through the village, with a visit to Castello Brown, San Giorgio and the Piazzetta. The route can be reshaped with the guide. Up to 25 people.
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Private walking tour with scenic views
- Licensed private guide
- Scenic viewpoints
- Punta del Capo lighthouse
Two hours on foot with a licensed guide past the Piazzetta, San Martino and the Punta del Capo lighthouse. The castles are seen from outside. Up to 25 people.
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Scenic hike with gelato from Santa Margherita
- Guide
- Ferry tickets
- Gelato
Four hours with a guide on a scenic coastal hike, with an ice cream and the ferry tickets included. Food and drinks beyond that cost extra.
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Guided day: Santa Margherita and Portofino
- Guided tour of both towns
- Ferry tickets
Eight hours with a local guide in Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. It starts in La Spezia, so the ride there is yours; train tickets and meals cost extra.
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A licensed guide on foot, a hike with gelato, a guided day with ferry tickets and a charter boat, with current availability.
Private city tour and walking tour in Portofino
Two private walks start in the village and last two hours each. The city tour with a licensed guide visits Castello Brown, the church of San Giorgio, the Piazzetta, the Oratory of Santa Maria Assunta and the church of Divo Martino, and you can reshape the route with your guide. It costs €414 for up to 25 people: €207 each for two, €103.50 each for four and €69 each for six.
The private walking tour starts at Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta. It passes the Piazzetta with its wooden fishing boats and yachts, the church of San Martino, the lighthouse viewpoint at Punta del Capo and the narrow alleys with artisan shops on the way back; Castello Brown and Castello di San Giorgio are seen from outside. The price is €340 for up to 25: €170 each for two, €85 each for four and €56.67 each for six. Choose it for the lookouts along the coast, and the city tour when the castle visit matters most.
Both prices are per group, so the cost per head falls as your party grows. They suit a family of six or a group of friends best; a couple pays €170 or €207 each for the same guide.
Hike with gelato and a full guided day
The private scenic hike takes four hours and starts at Santa Margherita Ligure station. A guide leads you along the coast, and the ferry tickets and an ice cream are included. It costs €175 per person. A walk like this suits a couple or friends who want a real stretch of coast, not just the village.
The Santa Margherita and Portofino private tour is the long version: eight hours with a guide through both towns, with ferry tickets included. It costs €120 per person, down from €150, and starts at La Spezia Centrale, so it fits visitors staying in that part of the Riviera. Train tickets and meals are extra.
Portofino private boat tour: the charter
The private charter boat starts in Genoa and runs for 7.5 hours. You decide the day: the boat can reach Portofino Natural Park, Camogli, San Fruttuoso and the Gulf of Genoa, and you can swim at beaches that only the sea reaches. The price is €1,100 for up to eight people. Eight guests pay €137.50 each, six pay €183.33 each and five pay €220 each. Lunch and dinner are extra.
Private or small group: when sharing is better
For a short boat outing, the small-group boat tour is the better value. It takes three hours from Molo Umberto I in Portofino and includes a skipper, an on-board assistant, snacks and drinks. It costs €89 per person plus a €10 fuel surcharge paid in cash when you board, so €99 in all. Four people pay €396 in total, against €1,100 for the charter.
The charter pays off when you are six to eight people and want a whole day with your own route and swim stops. Choose the small group for a couple, or a shorter and cheaper time on the water.
Private tours in Portofino: practical questions
How much does a private tour in Portofino cost for two?
The two-hour walking tour is €170 each for two, the city tour €207 each, the four-hour hike €175 each and the guided day from La Spezia €120 each. The charter boat is €550 each for two.
What is the cheapest private guide?
The walking tour at €340 for up to 25 people. At six people it is €56.67 each, and at ten it is €34 each.
How long do the private tours last?
The two walks take two hours, the hike four hours, the guided day eight hours and the charter boat 7.5 hours.
Where do the private tours start?
The city tour starts in Portofino and the walking tour at Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta. The hike begins at Santa Margherita Ligure station, the guided day at La Spezia Centrale and the charter boat in Genoa.