Private Guided Tour of Genoa and De Andrè's places

Genoa, IT

Highlights

  • Explore the places connected to De Andrè
  • Taste traditional sweets in a typical shop
  • Visit the famous Genoa Club “Fabrizio De André”
  • Imagine Faber recording the fishermen's voices at the fish market
  • Visit the sumptuous Basilica where De Andrè's funeral took place

Meeting Point

Meeting with the tour guide in Piazza Caricamento by Raffaele Rubattino statue

Meeting point

Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa , Italy

End point

End Point

Meeting with the tour guide in Piazza Caricamento by Raffaele Rubattino statue

Meeting point

Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Genoa

The tour guide can meet the clients by central hotels in Genoa

2

Via del Campo 29 Rosso

The itinerary begins with the visit of Via del Campo, which is also the title of one of his most famous songs, and then you will stop at Musei dei Cantautori number 29, one of the most important places of Genoa for De Andrè. It was his friend Gianni Tassio's music shop and today is a museum dedicated to the singer-songwriter, his friends and Genoese colleagues including Luigi Tenco. The museum is also the home of the Genoa Club “Fabrizio De André” (possible to visit depending on opening hours)

Duration 60 minutes
3

Portici Di Sottoripa

Faber history echoes through the covered walkways in Sottoripa, where in the fifties De Andrè and his friend Paolo Villaggio hanged out at the Ragno Verde cafè, which is also mentioned in the novel “Un destino ridicolo”. Then you will stop at a commemorative bench in “Via al mare Fabrizio De André”, where you will enjoy a view of the evocative Porto Antico Area and imagine Faber recording the fishermen' voices at the fish market in order to insert the record in his famous song “Creuza de Mä”.

Duration 60 minutes
4

Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

The visit proceeds to Piazza De Ferrari and Teatro dell’Opera Carlo Felice, where the Genoese singer-songwriter had an unforgettable concert on Christmas Eve in 1997

Duration 60 minutes
5

Via XX Settembre

Next to Piazza de Ferrari there is Via XX Settembre, the main street of the city center where Fabrizio performed in a place called "La Borsa di Arlecchino" during his first years

Duration 30 minutes
6

Villa Saluzzo Bombrini

Visit of the Villa where his family lived for a while

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Boccadasse

Visit of Boccadasse, a district that the singer-songwriter loved

Duration 30 minutes
8

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano

Visit of the sumptuous Basilica where De Andrè's funeral took place

Duration 30 minutes
9

Genoa

The tour guide can meet the clients by central hotels in Genoa

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

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

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    Visit the Museo dei Cantautori
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    Try traditional sweets in Sottoripa
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    Check for events at Teatro Carlo Felice
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    Relax at Boccadasse beach afterward
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    Consider a visit to nearby restaurants

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