The 6 Best Turin & Genoa Day Trips from Milan

1.Genova & Portofino Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 333 reviews · from $134Our pick

Travel from Milan to Genoa by air-conditioned bus, tour its maritime old town, then continue by boat to Portofino via Santa Margherita Ligure. English-speaking guides such as Monica, Salvatore, Andrea, and Nadjma lead the day. Expect a packed schedule and limited free time.

“It started early with Genoa sightseeing which was quite detailed & had a terrific guide who was quite knowledgeable & it was such an interesting city! We then went to Santa Margherita which is quite pretty to catch the ferry to Portofino. It is a enjoyable and you see a lot.”

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2.Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Milan to Genoa and the Ligurian coast. A local guide leads a two-hour Genoa walk, then you have lunch time in Santa Margherita Ligure before taking a boat to Portofino. Guides such as Monica and Mario are known for keeping the day organized.

“Beautiful day out, started with Genoa, lots of history about this town, train to St Margarita, lovely stop for a lunch (recommend spot by our guide), ended the day (via boat) at the beautiful Portofino, only wish is we could have stayed there longer (then boat back to Genoa & back on the bus to Milan). Big day out. Bring snacks & plenty of water.”

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3.Turin Full-Day guided tour. Departure from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $188

Travel from central Milan to Turin for a 10-hour guided day out. You’ll get a panoramic bus tour, local commentary, time in Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello, an exterior look at Mole Antonelliana, and two hours on Via Roma. Alejandro has guided some departures.

“The tour operator cancelled the tour the day before I should go it was very disappointing and I came all the way from South Africa and that was one of the activities I booked already in May. This is not the first time that Viator cancelled day trips a day before the activity. On the other hand those I indeed attend through them was great”

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4.Best of Genoa with Private Cruise to Portofino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $137Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Milan to Genoa, where a guide leads you past Piazza de Ferrari, the Ducal Palace, San Lorenzo Cathedral, and Columbus’s supposed birthplace. After focaccia and free time, continue to Santa Margherita Ligure for a private cruise to Portofino.

“Portofino was an absolute jewel and my favorite part of the tour. Thank you, Marco and Alessio, for such a wonderful day!”

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5.Turin & Genoa Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $180

Travel by comfortable bus from Milan to Turin and Genoa, with a tour leader, panoramic views, and two hours of self-guided time in each city. See Turin’s Piazza Castello and Mole Antonelliana, then explore Genoa’s Old Town, Piazza De Ferrari, and Porto Antico.

“The tour was well-organized, and I appreciated having the freedom to explore at my own pace. From sipping espresso in Turin to watching the sun hit the Mediterranean in Genoa, every moment was magical.”

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6.Turin and Genoa from Milan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $184

Leave Milan at 7:30 am for a self-directed day in Turin and Genoa. A tour leader accompanies you in both cities, while you explore Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, and Genoa’s Porto Antico at your own pace. Transport is included, but lunch and guided sightseeing are not.

“The tour was great and our guide Laura was outstanding. We ended up with a private tour as the other customers all canceled - props to the tour company for not canceling this on us and thank you! Torino and Genova were charming ItaliaRead more”

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