THE TOP 10 Genoa Culture (w/Prices)

Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour

Explore the stunning Ligurian coast on this unforgettable shore excursion. After meeting your guide near the cruise terminal, board a private bus to Santa Margherita Ligure to enjoy a taste of authentic Genoese focaccia. Next, embark on a scenic boat ride to Portofino, renowned for its elegance and colorful harbor. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore at your leisure: wander the picturesque streets, relax at a seaside café, shop in charming boutiques, or hike to panoramic viewpoints. After returning by boat to Santa Margherita Ligure, travel back by bus to the original meeting point in Genoa. Here, guests on the 5.5-hour option will complete their tour with a quick and comfortable return to their ship. Guests who chose the extended option will continue on a guided walking tour through Genoa’s historic center to admire its UNESCO World Heritage sites. Led by an English and Spanish-speaking guide, this tour guarantees a rich experience and a timely return to your cruise ship.

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Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore the stunning coastal gems of Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Camogli in this immersive tour from Genoa. Enjoy convenient pick-up from your location and embark on a scenic drive along breathtaking views to Portofino. Discover the charming Piazzetta, the majestic Cathedral, and the historic Brown Castle, or hike to the picturesque lighthouse. Afterward, unwind in Santa Margherita with a leisurely stroll or some shopping, before heading to Camogli to admire its colorful houses and visit the iconic seaside church. Perfect for cruise visitors, this tour ensures you experience the best of the Ligurian coast. - Tour of Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Camogli - Convenient pick-up from any location in Genoa - Suitable also for big groups - Ideal for cruise passengers with a shorter time frame

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Private Tour in Portofino Coast with Mini Van

3 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Delve into the vibrant streets of Genoa on a walking tour, starting at the iconic Plaza de Ferrari, the city's lively hub. Traverse through centuries of history at the majestic Palazzo Ducale, a grand palace resonating with tales of the past. Witness the medieval charm of Torri di Porta Soprana, a historic gateway showcasing Genoa's architectural heritage. Explore the birthplace of Christopher Columbus at Casa di Colombo, steeped in maritime history. Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of Genoa at Pozzo di Giano, an ancient well with mythical significance. Continue your journey through the city's treasures, including Piazza San Giorgio, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, and Piazza Banchi, each offering unique insights into Genoa's rich cultural heritage.

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Genoa Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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The Best Way to Discover Genoa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a snack at the historic Mercato Orientale or a stroll by the Old Port and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana, Piazza Fontane Marose, Santa Maria delle Vigne, Palazzo San Giorgio, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Doge’s Palace, Piazza De Ferrari, Porta Soprana, and Christopher Columbus’ House.

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Genoa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Genoa : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide

Genoa can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. If you wish to include an inside visit to a museum, your guide can arrange a customized itinerary—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests and tastes, ensuring you focus on the sights and stories that matter most to you. As you wander through the city, enjoy insights into Genoa’s culture, history, and hidden gems, making your visit truly memorable. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers a unique way to see Genoa through the eyes of a local expert.

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Genoa : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Soak up the splendors of the Ligurian coast on this half-day, small-group driving tour from Genoa. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, hop aboard your open-top bus with live commentary, and set off. You’ll visit the postcard-ready resort town of Portofino, see the fishing village of Camogli, discover the port of Santa Margherita Ligure, and more, all while learning about the Italian Riviera from your guide.

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Portofino On Your Own from Genoa

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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This tour is a wonderful journey along the stunning Ligurian coast, combining sea views, charming towns, and unforgettable scenery. Starting from Genoa, you’ll reach Rapallo before boarding the boat “Nettuno,” where the real magic begins. Sailing along the coast, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views before arriving in Portofino, a true gem of the Italian Riviera. Here, you’ll have free time to explore its colorful harbor, relax in the famous piazzetta, or simply take in the unique atmosphere. After this enchanting stop, you’ll return via Rapallo to Genoa, where you can continue discovering the city with some free time and an optional walking tour. A perfect mix of relaxation, beauty, and authentic Italian charm—all in one memorable day.

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From Genoa The Best of Portofino

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Genoa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Genoa Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

To fully discover a city one may participate in a lot of tours and go eat at many venues published on travel guides and recommended by online travellers but the true local knows where to take you and you'll be paired with a Local Expert who will tell you stories, curiosities and will take you to spots outside of the tourist lens. We'll visit the most important and the least acknowledged hitspots of the UNESCO Genoa Vicoli area. Also, with us, you'll be able to eat some of the most typical snacks available in the city, which mean a lot to the gastronomic history of the locals. The activity is suitable to people of all ages, from the kid discovering the curiosities behing the walls of the vicoli to the adults learning about Genoa's culture.

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Genoa Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Sightsee in Genoa by rickshaw, exploring the "caruggi" alleyways of the Maddalena neighborhood with ease, and crossing past via San Lorenzo for unobstructed old town views. Putting an alternative twist on a sightseeing excursion, this private rickshaw tour enables you to cover more ground than you would do on foot, making it a great family option. Each rickshaw seats a maximum of two adults and two kids aged under six.

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2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Segway Tour Caruggi - 1 ora

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Private Sedan from Genoa GOA Airport to Genoa,Savona or Portofino

25 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Genoa "Caruggi" Maze: Medieval Walking Tour & Game

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Capital of Italy’s beautiful Liguria region, the coastal city of Genoa takes great pride in its local cuisine—with fresh flavors and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. On this walking tour, explore Genoa’s culture and lifestyle through its food and learn why Italian cuisine is the envy of the world. Sample pasta dishes with fresh pesto, focaccia and seafood, and savory pastries, and taste the flavors the locals love.

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Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore the largest medieval historic center in Europe with TreeCycle, navigating charming alleys and hidden gems inaccessible to motorized vehicles. An expert guide will accompany you on an eco-friendly e-bike, sharing fascinating stories about Genoa’s rich history and its notable residents. You’ll visit significant sites, including the birthplace of the first modern bank and UNESCO-listed palaces, while enjoying local delicacies like focaccia. Using electric bicycles you can climb the hills overlooking Genoa and enjoy a magnificent view, then descend towards the sea and arrive at the magnificent fishing village of Boccadasse. This tour ensures a unique perspective of the city's past and present. - Navigate Genoa's medieval Old Town on an eco-friendly e-bike - Visit historic landmarks and learn about the city's illustrious history - Enjoy local treats along the way while guided by a knowledgeable expert

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4 Hour Bike Tour Discover Genoa from Mountains to Sea

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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A walking audio guide to follow on your smartphone, whenever you want and at your own pace. In seven stops you cross the historic center of Genoa, from the Porto Antico to Via Garibaldi, passing through the medieval bankers' square, the Cathedral of the Sacred Catino, the Doges' Palace, and the noble alleys. At every stop, the app shows you where you are and what to look at, and tells you stories you won't find on the signs. Each stage also has in-depth texts, curiosities, and tips on nearby places to discover. There are no departure times or groups to follow: you can stop for a coffee, pause, and resume whenever you want.

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Genova Essential Audio Tour

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Genoa is a sprawling city and its top sights are a hassle to visit on foot or by public transportation. With this e-bike tour, pedal through the city with your guide and take in the highlights in just a few hours. Explore the historic port area, maze of “caruggi” alleys in the old town, the UNESCO-listed palaces on Via Garibaldi, and even the charming Boccadasse fishing village without getting footsore.

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E-bike tour in Genova

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Entrance Ticket to the Galata Sea Museum

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Genoa is known for its UNESCO-listed monuments and gigantic Aquarium, but there’s so much more to see in the port city. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Genoa local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

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Genoa Private Walking Tour with a Local

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Genoa is steeped in history, much of which you'll miss if you visit on your own. With this audio guide, gain a better understanding of the city and its treasures without the high cost and fast pace of a guided tour. Access the audio commentary and text on your smartphone, then follow the prompts and interactive map to cover the main sights at your own pace. You'll also pick up insider tips and recommendations for dining, drinking, and more with this guide created by a local.

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Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Leave Genoa for two very different sides of the Tigullio Gulf. In elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, stroll Belle Époque promenades and see the terraced gardens of Villa Durazzo, while your guide shares the town’s maritime story. A scenic coastal route leads to Portofino, where pastel-coloured houses, a yacht-filled harbour and designer boutiques surround the famous Piazzetta. Enjoy clifftop views from San Giorgio before returning to your ship. • Over 25 years organizing private tours. • Private driver and guide, exclusively for your group. • Pickup and drop-off at the port, planned around your ship’s schedule. • Flexible pace: linger where you like. The visit to the Portofino Lighthouse requires a 20-minute walk and is optional.

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Private Portofino & Santa Margherita Shore Excursion from Genoa

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Explore the city of Genoa with ease on a Segway during this small-group sightseeing tour. Learn about the importance of this historic port city as you zoom around historic landmarks including the Old Port district, the UNESCO-listed Caruggi area, and the Ducal Palace. End your tour with a relaxed walk along the seafront in the Porto Antico. All necessary equipment is provided and no previous Segway experience is necessary.

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Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore Portofino with ease and comfort on this expertly guided private tour. Enjoy the atmosphere that has made Portofino a favorite destination for artists and celebrities from around the world. SELECT THE OPTION that suits best your travel plans: – ONLY PORTOFINO 2 HOUR TOUR Guided walking tour with authorized local guide in Portofino. Choose Portofino Port or your add hotel pick up address in “Special Requirements” field. – PORTOFINO+SANTA MARGHERITA 4 HOUR TOUR Start your tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino – either way, you'll see both gems of Italian Riviera, connected by a scenic 20-minute public ferry ride along the stunning coastline. – PORTOFINO FROM GENOA WITH CAR SERVICE – 5,5 hrs Portofino from Genoa with comfortable roundtrip private transfer from Genoa port or city. Travel time to Portofino is approximately 1 hour. Itineraries can be modified to fit your travel plans or ship’s schedule.

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Portofino Private Guided Tour – Optional Santa-Margherita/Genoa

2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Must-Dos in Genoa

Genoa Cruise Port

Santa Margherita Ligure

San Fruttuoso

Serravalle Designer Outlet

Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo)

Piazza de Ferrari

Genoa Cruise Port

Santa Margherita Ligure

San Fruttuoso

Serravalle Designer Outlet

Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo)

Piazza de Ferrari

Genoa Cruise Port

Santa Margherita Ligure

San Fruttuoso

Serravalle Designer Outlet