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Genoa Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Genoa, Italy
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5
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· Gianfranco_M ·
Oct 2026
The tour is catered to what you want to see and if you don’t really know, it is contextualised as you go along at a pace you set. Gianfranco was easy to listen to and knowledgeable about different areas and eras. He was genuinely happy to share information about his country’s history, architecture and people.
· Jennifer_H ·
Oct 2026
Informative tour. Nice small group so you could speak easily to the guide. Saw many interesting areas of the old city. Worth doing.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private or Small group tour available
    • Customization of the tour
    • Walking tour
    • In-person: English, Spanish, French, Italian speaking Guide
    • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
    • Tips (Optional)
    • Drinks and food
    • Entry to monuments and museums
    • Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 60, 16123 Genova GE, Italy

      As a meeting point, it provides a central location surrounded by cafes, shops, and cultural landmarks. With its lively atmosphere and rich history, it serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the vibrant city of Genoa.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Palazzo Ducale

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Torri di Porta Soprana

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    La Casa di Colombo

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Il pozzo e il busto di Giano

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Piazza San Giorgio

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Piazza Banchi

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
    • Please note: A minimum of 2 participants is required for the group option.
    • Recommended for all travelers
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    based on 47 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    The tour is catered to...

    Gianfranco_M, Oct 2026
    The tour is catered to what you want to see and if you don’t really know, it is contextualised as you go along at a pace you set. Gianfranco was easy to listen to and knowledgeable about different areas and eras. He was genuinely happy to share information about his country’s history, architecture and people.

    Informative tour

    Jennifer_H, Oct 2026
    Informative tour. Nice small group so you could speak easily to the guide. Saw many interesting areas of the old city. Worth doing.

    Surprising Genoa

    KellyBorg, Oct 2026
    This was an amazing tour with wonderful guide, Giulio. Giulio brought Genoa and its history to life, revealing lots of hidden gems and secrets. Would thoroughly recommend.

    Julio was a wealth of...

    Angel_M, Oct 2026
    Julio was a wealth of knowledge about the history and architecture of the area. He has lived in Genoa most of his life, and he knows the area as only a local person could.

    Who knew Genoa (Genova) was so interesting

    Matthew_W, Oct 2026
    I had a day to spend in Genoa I had no idea it was such an interesting city. Fulvio was very informative and showed us things that I would never have found on my own. I am glad we this tour instead of just walking around

    Genoa - insiders tour and a city rich in history

    Dave_B, Oct 2026
    Gianfranco was a great guide. He took us to the keys sights and had a wonderful background in the history and culture of his city. He made it really fun and personal.

    Very knowledgeable guide, very enjoyable

    Karen_L, Sep 2026
    This is an excellent walking tour. Pace easy. Fantastic information every step of the way. Highlight is view from top of Castella? lift.

    History and alleys of Genoa

    Amy_G, Sep 2026
    Good fast paced tour. Seeing some beautiful out of the way places. Enjoyed John Franco as our group guide.

    Guide never showed up.

    Eileen_U, Sep 2026
    Guide never showed up at the meeting spot, we waited almost 45 minutes. We have requested a refund and haven’t heard back yet, hoping to hear

    Great introduction to old Genoa

    John_H, Jul 2026
    Andrea was congenial, excellent English, and very knowledgeable about relevant history. I’d do another tour with him.

    Fabulous and very interesting intro to Genoa

    heather_s, Jun 2026
    Fulvio was an excellent guide. He had so much knowledge which he obviously loved sharing with us. Learned so much of the city’s history and it’s people. His English was excellent. All in all a wonderful walking tour of this unique city.

    A well guided tour of an interesting city.

    Philip_B, Jun 2026
    Giulio was an excellent guide. He is obviously passionate about the city and shared his historical, political, cultural and artistic knowledge in an engaging and entertaining style. We were very pleased with our experience in Genoa

    Easy interesting walking tour

    Roz_B, Jun 2026
    Great amble through the old city - our guide John was a lovely young man with lots of knowledge and good English.

    The guide was very...

    Margaret_B, May 2026
    The guide was very knowledgeable, he gave us a very good insight into the history of Genova . It was an excellent introduction to the city from which we have explored further on our own.

    Andrew took time to...

    Sheila_R, Apr 2026
    Andrew took time to understand what we'd seen already and then took us on a very informative tour a little off the beaten track whilst showing us the main sights too. We felt we'd really seen a bit "behind the curtain" of Genoa. Would very much recommend!!

    Excellent Tour

    Jennifer_G, Apr 2026
    Fulvio took us on an incredible tour through the sites in Genova. I would highly recommend the tour.

    Genoa walking tour

    Gilbert_T, Apr 2026
    Really good for visitors who want to get an excellent overview of the city and its main highlights..

    Never met our guide

    Charles_G, Nov 2025
    Get better and more clear direction to meet your guide. Better to meet at the dock if coming on a cruise ship.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello Charles, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sincerely sorry that the meeting instructions caused confusion. We understand how important clear directions are, especially for guests arriving from a cruise ship, and we will work to improve this. Guydeez is about creating happy memories, and we have already contacted you via email to follow up directly. Once again, our sincere apologies, and we hope you’ll give us a second chance. Warm wishes, Guydeez Team

    Thanks Andrea! Love Genoa

    Rebecca_S, Sep 2025
    We had a wonderful time on this very interesting and well-paced walking tour of Genoa. Andrea is so knowledgeable and passionate about the city and Liguria and has a knack for weaving the best stories from the past into the tour. Genoa has such a rich history and has so many surprising connections to other major cities in the mediterranean. Thanks Andrea for being so friendly and showing us a great time.

    Taking Fulvio’s tour made our stay in Genoa meaningful.

    steve_c, May 2025
    Fulvio was an excellent guide and one would miss a lot of Genoa culture without his commentary. We really enjoyed our time with Fulvio.

    Informative Tour

    Lesley_B, May 2025
    Andrea was very experienced in the history of Genoa and showed me some very interesting places. I appreciated him taking a solo traveler. He customized the tour to what I wanted to see and even came to my hotel.

    Marine was a wonderful...

    Julie_K, Apr 2025
    Marine was a wonderful guide. She is very passionate about the city of Genoa and it shows. She was very knowledgeable about everything we saw — how in the world does she remember all those historic dates? Our tour was only 2 hours long, so she recommended a wonderful little spot to eat lunch followed by more suggestions of things to see in the afternoon. There were so many “secret wonders” that she showed us, that we never would have found on our own. The fact that it was a private tour was a welcome change from all the crowded excursions offered by the cruise line. Thank you, Viator! And thank you, Marine!

    Great way to spend two hours in Genoa!

    Landthis_S, Dec 2024
    I loved the tour! I will book more time next time. Niccoló was exceptionally knowledgeable. He knew the city like the back of his hand!

    Lovely private walking tour of Genova

    Michael_S, Oct 2024
    We very much enjoyed the private tour that Fulvio led for us. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant and he brought us to some interesting places we would not have discovered. We fully recommend him as a guide in Genova!

    Getting to know Genoa

    Cristina_C, Jul 2026
    The tour with Gianfranco was really interesting. We learned some things about Genoa without tiring or getting bored. We were also fortunate to be alone, so the dialogue was possible and enjoyable. Highly recommended
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    Guide available and...

    Domenico_C, Jun 2026
    Guide available and very knowledgeable, she helped us discover corners of Genoa that we would have never noticed on our own. Highly recommended!
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    We had Elvira....

    Norma_T, Jun 2026
    We had Elvira. Very knowledgeable, she helped us discover Genoa. Two hours is short, but we are still satisfied to have a complete view of the city and its history. Of course, you need to be willing to walk!!!!
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    The tour was...

    Leopoldo_P, May 2026
    The tour was certainly interesting; the guide was knowledgeable. Unfortunately, due to a personal commitment of hers, the established itinerary was not followed, and this disappointed us greatly.
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    The heart of Genoa between the sacred and the secular

    Barbara_F, May 2026
    Pietro, the guide, was very knowledgeable, welcoming, and attentive: he took us on a journey through Genoa across the various eras of its history.
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    Genoa, its treasures and hidden secrets

    BELLOTTI_C, May 2026
    Thank you, Pietro, for helping us discover and understand Genoa. It was a beautiful Sunday, and we appreciate the time you dedicated to us.
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