Recently Viewed
Genoa to Portofino: Scenic Riviera Bus Tour
3.8
31 Ratings
Genova
Discover Genoa and Portofino on a scenic half-day tour. Enjoy breathtaking views, charming towns, and free time in Portofino. Book your adventure now!
Discover Genoa and Portofino on a scenic half-day tour. Enjoy breathtaking views, charming towns, and free time in Portofino. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portofino - A stunning fishing village and holiday destination renowned for its charming harbour and historical ties to celebrities and artists. The town is nestled around its quaint harbour, famous for the vibrantly painted buildings that line the waterfront.
- Boccadasse - Depart from Genoa and enjoy the breathtaking coastline.
- Recco -…
- Portofino - A stunning fishing village and holiday destination renowned for its charming harbour and historical ties to celebrities and artists. The town is nestled around its quaint harbour, famous for the vibrantly painted buildings that line the waterfront.
- Boccadasse - Depart from Genoa and enjoy the breathtaking coastline.
- Recco - Situated in a small bay of the Gulf of Paradise, between Sori and Camogli, Recco is considered the entrance to the Riviera di Levante and Tigullio. This well-known Ligurian tourist spot is celebrated for its cheese focaccia and features a charming historic center.
- Santa Margherita Ligure - Santa Margherita boasts a port utilized for both tourism and fishing. Part of the comune’s territory is included in the Regional Natural Park of Portofino.
- Camogli - Camogli is a picturesque fishing village and tourist destination located on the western side of the Portofino peninsula, in the Golfo Paradiso on the Riviera di Levante.
What's Included
- Live commentary in Italian and English
- 3 hours free time in Portofino
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Assistance on board
- Live commentary in Italian and English
- 3 hours free time in Portofino
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Assistance on board
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore Genoa, its stunning coastline, and the charming Portofino.
Begin your adventure from Genoa on a comfortable open-top panoramic bus and be mesmerized by the stunning views of the Riviera di Levante. Along the way, you will pass through some of Liguria’s most captivating spots, including Camogli, Santa…
Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore Genoa, its stunning coastline, and the charming Portofino.
Begin your adventure from Genoa on a comfortable open-top panoramic bus and be mesmerized by the stunning views of the Riviera di Levante. Along the way, you will pass through some of Liguria’s most captivating spots, including Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Rapallo.
The journey will take approximately an hour and will feature live commentary in English, sharing fascinating insights and stories about the coast and Ligurian culture, provided by the onboard staff.
Upon arrival in Portofino, prepare to be amazed: a picturesque village overlooking a crystal-clear sea. Wander past luxurious yachts and exclusive boutiques. Every corner offers a perfect photo opportunity to cherish.
After the visit, return to Genoa where you can continue your adventure with the City Sightseeing Genova Hop On Hop Off service, included for the remainder of the day.
- Due to force majeure, the service may not be carried out with an open vehicle
Location
Via Fanti d'Italia
Show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(31 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
John_g
Apr 29, 2026
Portofino a romantic haven - Nice trip along the coast in an open bus. Can close when the weather is bad. Portofino is a beautiful romantic harbor. Gabrielle thank you for the beautiful day.
Review provided by Viator
Alexia_c
Apr 29, 2026
Perfect day trip to Portofino - Great service from Serena and Gabriele! They offered very interesting facts while on the bus, and played classic Italian music while during the scenic part of the drive! The bus was very clean, and had an open top, it was perfect to take pictures!
They were also very timely for pickup and drop off, ensuring we arrive at the port in time!
Would definitely recommend! :)
Review provided by Viator
Thomas_k
Apr 18, 2026
A nice way to visit Portofino - Very efficient way to visit Portofino from Genova. Thr drive to Portofino was along the coast with the top down, very scenic. We drove back via the highway with the top closed. Georgia was our guide and gave great details of the areas we passed on our way down. She and the driver were warm and friendly. Portofino is small and there is no need for a guided tour. We had 3 hours to explore and have lunch. Overall, a good experience.
Review provided by Viator
Tom_a
Mar 23, 2026
Beautiful day in Portofino - It was a beautiful day and Serena gave us a good amount of information about Genoa and all the fishing towns along the way to Portofino. You have a good amount of time in Portofino to walk around and move around so take your time and explore and go on the walking trail that’s across from the port! Beautiful day happy that we were able to join!
Review provided by Viator
Brandon_b
Nov 24, 2025
Fun time in Portofino - It was a fun little tour of Genoa, the tour guide was nice but seemed new, the driver was great, plenty of time in Portofino. The only downside was that it was raining, I know they can’t control that, but the bus was leaking water inside from the rain.
Review provided by Viator
Sarahh70
Nov 4, 2025
Great way to see Portofino from Genoa - We looked at several options for visiting Portofino. We were limited to time as we arrived by cruise ship so wanted some way of getting there without getting back too late for the ship to sail. This seemed like a great option and we weren't disappointed. Finding the bus was easy, it was parked just across the main road from the cruise terminal entrance. The bus seated 28, and we managed to get 10 tickets for our group by booking in advance. It leaves at 10am sharp, so make sure you arrive in time. The journey started with a little bit of a guided city tour of Genoa, which we didnt expect and it was nice to se a little bit of the city and its beautiful buildings, then we started the picturesque part of the journey to Portofino. The bus parks at the top of the village (arrived 11:30am) and you have to walk down a street to the main square, this didnt really give the expected view of the colourful buildings. We had lunch in the square. Stay away from the restaurants at the waters edge as they will surcharge you 5 Euros + 15% for the view. We opted for Bar Mariuccia in the main square where a beer costs 10 Euros and a really nice Focaccia sandwich was 12 Euros. After lunch we had a walk along the waterfont and a gelato/ice cream, had a look at some of the shops then we walked up the hill to the church on the path towards the lighthouse - this gave those expected views of the buildings and the bay. We returned to the bus at 2:30pm for the direct journey back to Genoa and were dropped off by 3:30pm. You can then use your ticket for the rest of the day on the hop on hop off Genoa bus, but we decided to return to our ship as last aboard was 5pm.
We all had a really good day. Our guide Marta was very skilled in the delivery of the city tour at the start of the day and our driver Ste was professional, and we never had any worries about his driving. Highly recommended if like us you want to tick Portofino off your bucket list.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Linda_t
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful Day Tour of Portofino - Wonderful day tour of Portifino. Terrific guide and great driver. Well-planned and informative m.We loved it all!
Review provided by Viator
Laurent
May 16, 2026
Magnificent village but... - A very beautiful village, but the cruise ships that stop offshore drain streams of tourists all day long, and the prices reflect that.
Everything has become overpriced, from parking to ice cream.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Eleanor_m
Oct 28, 2025
Uncomfortable bus seats more suitable for children. - The bus is very uncomfortable. I am a size10/12 and I barely fit in the seat. The whole trip I sat on the buckle of the seatbelt and from what I heard around me it was the same for everyone else. Most people did not put the seatbelts on. In addition the microphone was not working on the bus and we listened static. You only need 2 hours tops in Portofino
Review provided by Viator
Monique_m
Oct 18, 2025
Go elsewhere - Basically a very overpriced bus ride! Expected commentary each way on the 1.5 hr bus ride, I think she pointed out one square. 3 hours on your own in Portifono way too much, can see it all in 30 mins, tourist trap, extremely over priced, $300 for mediocre lunch. Ridiculous waste of money, save yourself and hire a driver right at the port! One good thing was the driver was excellent on the narrow streets.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
