3 Hours Private Walking Tour of Genoa from the Cruise Terminal

Genoa, IT
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Highlights

  • Walking on the dock in front of the Royal Palace
  • Visiting the elegant Palazzi dei Rolli in the Old Town
  • Exploring the lively Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
  • Admiring the Medieval cathedral of San Lorenzo
  • Discovering the interesting exhibits at the Museum of Emigration

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Outside the Maritime Station on the upper level, next to the Wheel fountain

Meeting point

Ponte dei Mille, 16126 Genova GE , Italy

End point

End Point

Di fronte all'Acquario, a dieci minuti dalla Stazione Marittima dove il tour è cominciato

Meeting point

Via della Mercanzia, 107, 16126 Genova GE , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Museo di Palazzo Reale

We'll walk on the dock in front of the Royal Palace. Here the guests of the Mansion could embark directly, using a direct covered walkway, replaced with the modern highway

2

La Commenda di Pre

Lodging of the Crusaders in the Middle Ages, the building was meant for the hospitality and assistance to the pilgrims, and the departure for the ships to the Holy Land

3

Truogoli di Santa Brigida

This typical little square was one of the public wash houses used until the early XX century. The district has been recently renewed, and now is pleasant public space in the old town

4

Palazzi dei Rolli

In the Old Town there are plenty of elegant private residences that, when needed, were used since the 14th century for the hospitality of the illustrious guests of the Republic and for the clients of the Genoese bankers. In 2006, 42 of these mansions have been declared UNESCO Heritage.

Duration 45 minutes
5

Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

Geometrical centre and heart of the city, the lively Piazza is a concentration of important institutions, such as the Ducal Palace, the Opera House, the New Stock Exchange, and the seat of the local government, the Regione Liguria

Duration 30 minutes
6

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova

The Medieval cathedral dominates with its striped facade the lively district. Its richly frescoed interior houses the relics of the protector of Genova, St. John the Baptist

Duration 15 minutes
7

Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea

Masterpiece of the baroque architecture, this church is a triumph of gold and marbles, and contains amazing works of art, including two paintings by P.P. Rubens

8

Old Port

The seafront of Genova has been entirely renewed for the 1992 celebrations dedicated a C. Columbus. With the opening of the Aquarium it has become the iconic district There are plenty of amusements, such as the Bigo (a panoramic lift), the Aquarium, the Wheel, etc.

9

Galata Museo del Mare

No doubt this museum is one of the most interesting in town, so strictly connected with its deepest nature; a section is dedicated to Christopher Columbus, while the upper floor is entirely dedicated to the Emigration that has featured Italy in the past two centuries, and to the Immigration that features the whole continent in these days

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The pavement tends to be uneven, and there are some steps here and there along the path, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs; no problem for babies with strollers, or pets.
Provided by GenovaTour di Antonella Cama

What our experts say

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    Try local focaccia at a nearby cafe.
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    Visit the Aquarium after the tour.
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    Check out the nearby Royal Palace Museum.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for uneven paths.
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    Bring a camera for stunning architecture.

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