Aquarium of Genoa Tours and Tickets

Q: Do I need to buy tickets to the Aquarium of Genoa in advance?

It depends when you visit. If you plan to visit on a weekend, or any day during the busy tourist months of July and August, you’ll save time on admission by buying tickets online for a timed-entry slot. Opt for the fixed-date tickets if you can to save money, too.

Q: What are the standout exhibits and animals at the Aquarium of Genoa?

Dolphins, penguins, and sharks are the big three at the Aquarium of Genoa, and the site puts on special encounters with them through the year. Examples include a Night with the Sharks event that takes place in the style of a pajama party, allowing kids to see the sharks’ nocturnal activity up close.

Q: Are there food and refreshment options on-site or nearby?

Yes, there are two lunch options on-site at the aquarium—the Gusto a Bordo restaurant and the fast-food Tender café. You can also walk around the Porto Antico for international chain eateries that are open for early dinners, or stroll into the nearby caruggi (alleys) of Molo for authentic local restaurants.

Q: What else can I explore near the Aquarium of Genoa?

You can’t miss the neighboring Vascello Neptune, a replica 16th-century galleon with cannons that small kids love. This takes no longer than 20 minutes to visit, but continue into the Porto Antico area and you’ll find two Renzo Piano–designed attractions: the Bigo panoramic elevator and the Biosfera zoological garden.

Q: What is the Aquarium of Genoa known for?

Not only the largest in Italy, the Aquarium of Genoa is one of Europe’s largest aquariums with an exhibition space of more than 290,000 square feet (27,000 square meters). It’s also known for its biodiversity, showcasing marine life from around the world.

Q: Can I see dolphin feedings or live events at the Aquarium of Genoa?

There are no live shows at the Aquarium of Genoa, but you can pet stingrays at the touch tank. To see the aquarium’s bottlenose dolphins, head to the 2-level Cetacean Pavillion, which offers open-air tanks for above-ground viewing, and a long underwater glass wall and tunnel on the level below.

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Robert_A, Mar 2026

Hot on Hot off Genoa

Great way to are the city. They could so a better Jon with the audio tour. Better technology and maintenance on devices. Once we found seats where audio was stable, tour became more information .

City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

April_C, Feb 2026

Easy way to see Genova

Very easy to find. Well marked. I would definitely recommend this tour as a way to see the historic parts of the city.

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Anthony_R, Nov 2025

A great way to see everything as an orientation or brief survey.

+ This was our first foray into European cruise ports, and it was a consistent way in which we got to know many more cities along our trip. - The pickup location was unclear when booked online.

City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Henry_B, Apr 2026

Best experience in Genova by far!

Alberto was the best host, historian, chef, and teacher. There were a total of 6 of us including a great family from Munich that we met. Alberto made the experience fun for everyone and his humor was very enjoyable. The process was very well laid out and everyone was participating. The location was amazing as it was on the rooftop (5 stories up) in a very traditional/historical building. It was Easter Day, so we got a special sweet dessert the Italians make for Easter Sunday. We are still talking about how the whole experience was fun and making some new friends along the way made it that much better. We highly recommend this experience if you’re even thinking about it. Bravo to Alberto and his helper for treating us like family.