Dolce Vita in Portofino: Guided Tour of the Tigullio Gulf

Highlights

• Santa Margherita Ligure
• Iconic Portofino
• View from the Lighthouse

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa

   30min

   Place of worship dedicated to Our Lady of the Rose built in the mid-17th century in Baroque style, with a significant Gothic facade enriched with bas-reliefs, columns and two bell towers. Inside you can admire precious stucco decorations and frescoes, paintings and various sculptural works.

2. 2

   Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure

   15min

   Defensive building erected in 1550 to defend the territory from Saracen pirate raids. Located at the foot of the hill, it is a rectangular structure directly overlooking the sea, with a tower to protect the entrance to the Castle.

3. 3

   Monumento A Cristoforo Colombo

   5min

   On the seafront we can admire the marble statue of Christopher Columbus made at the end of the 1800s, exactly on the 450th anniversary of the discovery of the New World.

4. 4

   Portofino

   2h

   With the boat we will reach the famous fishing village of Portofino, nestled among Mediterranean colors in the placid small bay where the typical Ligurian pastel-colored houses that are leaning against the Marina and the famous "Piazzetta" overlook. We will walk to Brown Castle, with its park surrounded by greenery and then reach the Lighthouse: from where we will enjoy an unforgettable view of the beautiful bay. We will have time for an excellent ice cream, unforgettable photographic views or a little shopping among the typical "carrugi", the Ligurian alleys. Included in the visit a taste of the typical and tasty Focaccia

Before you go

Location