Our recommended tour: Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino
This is the excursion we recommend most for cruise passengers calling at Portofino. You tender into the village, meet at Farmacia on Piazza della Libertà, and visit three Riviera highlights in one port day — Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, and Portofino village — with coordinated transport and return-to-ship timing built in.
- Three Riviera destinations in one cruise day
- Maximum 8 guests per 8-seat van · Larger groups may be split across multiple vans
- Approx. 4 hours tour time (excluding tender transfers)
- Best for 5+ usable hours ashore after tender time is counted
- Meet at Farmacia, Piazza della Libertà, 2, 16034 Portofino GE, Italy — Look for your guide at the meeting point. Sign and contact details are on your booking confirmation.
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Why Portofino is ideal for cruise shore excursions
Portofino is one of the most photographed villages on the Mediterranean, yet reaching nearby Riviera towns as a cruise passenger requires careful planning. Ships anchor offshore and tender into Portofino village — the iconic harbour and piazzetta are right where you step ashore.
Before booking, read our tender information guide and check meeting point guide.
Portofino Cruise Day Planner
Enter your ship arrival and departure times. We calculate tender delays and return-to-ship margins — then recommend excursions that fit your schedule.
- Tender-aware
- Return-to-ship planning
- Excursion recommendations
Enter your ship's arrival and departure times to see usable time ashore, return-to-ship guidance, and excursion recommendations — with tender delays calculated for you.
Portofino is a tender port. This planner automatically allows 30 minutes after arrival before you are ashore, and recommends reaching the tender pier 60 minutes before departure.
Camogli & Portofino coast tour
For passengers with longer port calls who want depth beyond the Portofino postcard, this intimate tour visits Camogli — a working fishing village with colourful harbourfront houses — before continuing to Portofino.
- Coastal alternative, maximum 12 guests
- Typical duration: five to six hours
- Best for port calls of eight hours or more
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Portofino coastal walk
A compact, active option for moderate port calls. Your guide leads a walk along the Portofino headland with sea views, followed by free time in the village.
- Best for shorter port calls
- Typical duration: three to four hours
- Moderate fitness — some uphill sections on uneven paths
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Why many cruise passengers choose a small-group excursion
Independent travel from the tender pier requires navigating local buses with infrequent schedules and return timing on your own. On a port day where every minute counts, a small-group tour with a local guide removes that stress. Compare options on our best shore excursions page, or use the cruise plannerto match tours to your ship's schedule.