Genoa tours, things to do and tickets

Visit the Aquarium of Genoa to experience the largest display of aquatic biodiversity in Europe. See varieties of animals like penguins, see sharks, seals, and more.

Enjoy an aquarium visit accompanied by a meal at the Tender Cafè. The cafe inside the Aquarium of Genoa has a splendid terrace overlooking the port of Genoa, which you can enjoy whilst having your meal.

The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities.

Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Top 5 food stops in Genoa for a memorable and rich dining experience!

Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Join this guided walking tour to discover the many treasures of Genoa’s Old Town. Follow the labyrinth of narrow alleys through the historical city and admire the artwork at the Strada Nuova Museums.

Explore Genoa and enjoy the views with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Hop off to explore attractions such as the museums of Musei di Strada, the late 16th-century streets of Strade Nueve, and the elegant buildings of Via Garibaldi.

Thanks to the panoramic double-decker buses of City Sightseeing® Genoa, the only hop on hop off service of the city, visitors can admire the historical and artistic heritage of Genoa thanks to 2 different lines eachone with 11 convenient stops: starting from Piazza Caricamento, overlooking the old harbour and the famous Aquarium, the renowned Genova Principe station, passing by Via Garibaldi, Unesco world heritage, via XX Settembre, fto reach the ancient village of Boccadasse and Piazza Ferrari. The service is perfect for arrivals by cruise, train or airplane thanks to the interchange stops with the aerodrome shuttle!

Download the APP Sightseeing Experience now: inside the APP you will find an interactive map that will show you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so that you can easily reach the nearest stop! Thanks to the APP you could also enjoy a free walking tour of the city!

We are reasonably flexible with the itinerary as we are a completely private excursion..You can be "hands on" or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Be aware that our prices are based on a "minimum" of 4 persons. We will take 1,2,or3, but the 4 person minimum will apply. Simply enter your number of persons to reflect the correct price, all inclusive.

Embark on a cetacean-watching excursion in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Spot a variety of cetaceans with expert marine biologist guides, and learn more about their behavior and feeding habits.

Experience the Aquarium of Genoa and the Lighthouse of Genoa in a single day with one ticket. Immersive yourself in the underwater world and take an engaging visit to the monumental lighthouse, a true symbol of the city.

Take an exclusive tour of some of the most wonderful palaces in Genoa, dating back to the 16th century when the city was at the heart of Italy's nobility and Golden Century. Enjoy this unique chance to visit some real noble residences open just for you!

Trek through Genoa to discover the best places, hidden spots, best bars, small osterias, secret old shops, secluded squares: taste the real Focaccia and pesto (it was invented here) and the superb trofie at our preferred Restaurant. Be impressed by the phenomenal beauty of the ancient palaces, see the First " Jeans " textile, indeed were invented here... you will see. Drink tasty wine in real 'old style' bars in the old part of the city and wonder in front of the magic of an ancient Templar Hospital. And Welcome :-).

The best way to visit the most important places in the largest medieval historical center in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the amazing Segway! The most effective, fast, easy and fun way to not miss anything of the beauties of the city, experiencing an exciting adventure. From the hidden alleys of the old town, to the beautiful noble streets, our staff will guide you through magnificent palaces and fascinating views, breathing ancient atmospheres, scents and flavors of the whole world, in complete safety. A mix of culture, art, tradition, gastronomy and lots of fun ... a stone's throw from the sea!

You will discover the most hidden places of Genoa, guided by local people who will entertain you with interesting stories and anectdotes about our beautiful city. Tours are available in english, french, spanish, german and italian.

Explore the city with a friendly and passionate local who will help you discover the city like a real Genoa resident.

10/06/2020 Update- We normally operate the tour and we comply with all security guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keeps suggested social distance)

We will take you to the oldest part of the historic center and walk through an unconventional itinerary: there is much to see in Genoa, but you must be willing to observe every detail because the beauty of the old city is more easily revealed to those who are determined to discover it. We will take you to the most fascinating spots of the city, which you will hardly find alone and we will make you travel through time by telling stories accompanied by the sound of a small guitar.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance)

We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa.

We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

In this activity you will get to know the ingredients and the authentic culinary traditions of the area, you will experience firsthand the preparation of fresh pasta and pesto and you can have lunch in a wonderful location surrounded by trees and flowers

Escape the bustle of Milan on a full-day tour of the Ligurian Coast. Explore the historic city of Genova to discover the largest seaport in Italy. Sail to the fishing village of Portofino, and visit the picturesque hamlet of Santa Margherita Ligure.

Enjoy the wonders of the underwater world at the Genoa Aquarium, the largest Aquarium in Italy. Journey through the eclectic history of fantasy cinema at FantaCinema. Access both attractions with this one ticket.

Visit the symbol of the city of Genoa; its lighthouse that dates back to 1543.