Grosso Service

Portofino rewards a slower approach, and Grosso Service offers a private, chauffeur-driven way to make the journey part of the visit. Its licensed NCC service covers airport transfers, day trips and bespoke tours, with a luxury Mercedes fleet and English-speaking drivers. For travellers using Portofino as a Riviera base, the appeal is straightforward: private road transport shaped around the journey rather than a shared excursion timetable.

The service reaches well beyond the Ligurian coast. Grosso Service connects Milan’s airports with Portofino and other destinations across Northern Italy and Switzerland, including Lake Como, Venice, Lugano and St. Moritz. Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo are all listed among its operating locations. That breadth makes it worth considering for a holiday combining the Riviera with the lakes or a city stay, as well as for a single airport transfer. Availability is advertised as 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The fleet includes Mercedes E-Class and S-Class saloons, alongside V-Class and Vito vans; the V-Class is described as having seven seats. Vehicle choice is therefore a useful part of the enquiry, particularly when travelling with companions and luggage. The company also emphasises its drivers’ local knowledge and transparent, fixed pricing, with the cost established before booking. These practical details matter more than grand claims: they help clarify what the journey involves before setting off.

For a coastal outing, ask about a scenic drive along the Ligurian Riviera or an itinerary involving Cinque Terre, another listed destination. Keep the request specific: starting point, intended stops, passenger numbers and luggage. No standard tour duration is published in the supplied information, so discuss timings rather than assuming a set itinerary. Enquiries and bookings should be made through Grosso Service’s official website.