Enjoy a full-day journey through Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio, guided by an English-speaking expert and private minivan. Begin in Rapallo, the oldest town of the gulf, where you’ll step into a charming local deli for a delicious “Foody Tour.” After a welcome aperitivo with freshly baked focaccia, you’ll learn to make pesto alla Genovese using a traditional marble mortar and pear-wood pestle.
Stroll through quaint alleys to discover how artisans create focaccia al formaggio, handmade pasta, and other Ligurian specialties—complete with tastings at every stop. Enjoy a sweet break at a local gelateria before returning to the deli for a tasting of three aged balsamic vinegars.
Continue to elegant Portofino, famous worldwide for its postcard-perfect “piazzetta” lined with pastel houses, archways, and boutique shops.
