Top Activities on the Ground in Genoa

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.

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.

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.

Discover Genoa in an authentic and sustainable way with our bike rental service! Ride through medieval alleys, Renaissance squares, and stunning sea views while experiencing the city from a unique perspective. We offer both traditional and electric bikes, perfect for every level of experience. Our central location allows you to start exploring the main attractions right away. Included with your rental: helmet, lock, map, and personalized assistance. Choose between hourly rental, half-day, or full-day options and enjoy Genoa freely, at your own pace!

Discover the best that Genoa has to offer as you explore the city center on a bike tour. Alongside a private guide, pedal around the cobblestone streets to see important landmarks including the Rolli Palaces on the “Strada Nuova,” Piazza Ferrari, and the Old Port. While you explore, your guide provides context about the city’s rich history and culture.

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

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.

Ride the city on your e-bike, together we will live a tour to discover all the secrets of Genoa and to admire its beauties. From the hills to the sea for a bike ride that embraces all the facets of the Superba: the hills with breathtaking views, the historic center and its beauties, the Ligurian sea and its splendid coast.

Join us for an unforgettable bike tour through the historic streets of Genoa. Starting at Treecycle Genoa, you'll meet your guide and get your bike, then head to the stunning Cattedrale di San Lorenzo to admire its art and architecture. Next, explore the Palazzi dei Rolli on "Strada Nuova" and learn about their historical significance. The tour continues to the Palazzo Ducale, where you'll discover its rich history. Highlights also include Iglesia de San Lorenzo, the Guadalquivir River, the Roman Bridge, Puerta del Puente, Torre Calahorra, San Basilio Patios quarter, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Plaza del Potro, Plaza de la Corredera, and Palacio de Viana. This journey offers a deep dive into Genoa's vibrant cultural heritage, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.

Aperi-bike at sunset. The Tour by e-bike features the route of the ancient Via Aurelia, a road of Roman origin from which, traveling along it, it is impossible not to notice enchanting sceneries. The departure will take place from Genova Nervi at 17:45, in the direction of the Ligurian Riviera di Levante on board our e-bikes. We will enter the towns of the Golfo Paradiso, namely Bogliasco, Pieve Ligure, Sori and finally Recco, famous for its delicious cheese focaccia and for the celebrations with fireworks that take place on 6-7-8 September each year. Once we reach the destination we will stop in a typical beachfront restaurant, to taste an aperitif of your choice, accompanied by local products. Those who wish can swim before continuing the tour and returning back to Genova Nervi.

We will cross the towns of the Golfo Paradiso, including the main ones Recco (famous for its cheese focaccia) and Camogli (this one famous for the annual fish festival), to then go up to Ruta, from which it is possible to admire a breathtaking panorama of the Golfo Paradiso.

A catchy title to stimulate curiosity about a city that is often the victim of many clichés used by those who do not know it. Then come after me if you want to meet the authentic millenary history of Genoa as witnessed by what was saved from the destructive action of the pickaxe and bulldozers in recent decades. Two similar words "Crusades" and "Cruises" to indicate the beginning of written history and the present day of Genoa. We leave from the port, thinking of cruise passengers, to meet the middle age with the complex of the Knights of Malta, the Church where the First Crusade was preached to which a small expedition of Genoese captained by William Embriaco the hero who built the war machines that obtained the drinking of Jerusalem joined.

Discover the beauty of the Ligurian Riviera on an exclusive E-Bike tour. Starting from Santa Margherita Ligure, reach the famous Piazzetta di Portofino and continue past the crowded paths. Climb effortlessly to San Rocco, a panoramic balcony that offers a unique view of Camogli and its blue sea. This tour combines elegance and adventure, perfect for those seeking an authentic experience away from the crowds. - Panoramic E-Bike Tour from Santa Margherita to Portofino - Discover the exclusive panoramic point of San Rocco - Ideal for those looking for a relaxing and effortless experience - Limited availability for a more intimate experience

Discover the magic of Portofino on a bicycle with this extraordinary experience. We will leave from Santa Margherita Ligure station, ready to live an unforgettable day along our beautiful coast. After a short descent into the center of Santa Margherita, we prepare our e-bikes and head towards Portofino, covering a route of about 5 km.Once arrived, we will enjoy a short break immersing ourselves in the unique atmosphere of the famous "piazzetta". We will continue our journey, towards Ruta, passing again through the center of Santa Margherita. We will face a small and short climb of just 6 km that will lead us to Camogli, where we will take a pleasant walk and delight in the typical Ligurian focaccia. After lunch we will head to San Rocco, where we will visit the suggestive Church of San Rocco and we will make a short stop at the panoramic point to take some beautiful photographs.

Discover the wild beauty of the Portofino Natural Park on an unforgettable guided hike from Camogli to the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso. This immersive trekking experience combines breathtaking coastal panoramas, ancient stone paths, Mediterranean forest trails, and authentic Ligurian history. Starting from the colorful fishing village of Camogli, you’ll hike through olive groves, hidden valleys, and dramatic cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Paradise before reaching the iconic Abbey of San Fruttuoso — a magical place accessible only by foot or boat. The experience ends with a scenic return by sea, offering a unique perspective of the rugged coastline you have just crossed. Perfect for nature lovers and active travelers looking for a more authentic and adventurous side of the Italian Riviera. Ferry ticket from San Fruttuoso to Camogli not included

Discover the rich history and culinary traditions of Genoa on this immersive tour, beginning at the medieval Porta Soprana, a historic gateway that symbolizes the city’s powerful past. Journey through the vibrant historic center, exploring ancient food practices including the making of pesto and farinata. Marvel at the opulent palaces from the Golden Age of the Genoese Republic and enjoy the scenic views from panoramic terraces overlooking the fortified city. - Explore traditions, culture, botanical and geological features of the city center - Taste local delicacies such as pesto and farinata during the tour - Visit panoramic terraces for stunning views of the city and coastline - Embark on a journey through time, where the habits and traditions of different eras still live side by side in the city.