Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

4.7 (44 reviews) Genoa, Italy
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 104 travelers

Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Genova, you've come to the right place!

With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Genova! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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What's included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Connected with google maps
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Columbus House Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
  • Headphones for the audioguide (you can use yours or your phone's speaker)

What to expect

  1. Piazza della Vittoria
    15m
    With its imposing Arch towering in the center of the wide space, Piazza della Vittoria–named so to celebrate the end of World War I–is one of the hubs of the city center.
  2. Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano
    20m
    This building is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the power and devotion of the noble Genoese families of the Renaissance. Religious architecture here reflected both the faith and the social status of its patrons.
  3. La Casa di Colombo
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    There are some “historical dates” that are fixed in my mind since I was in school. Perhaps THE most memorable date is that of October 12, 1492 when Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer who first sailed from Europe to the Americas ! We are going to walk close to his place!
    Ticket cost: 3€
  4. 10m
    The imposing Porta Soprana! Between 1155 and 1158 the Genoese participated en masse in the construction of the walls to defend themselves from attacks by Frederick Barbarossa’s army.
  5. Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
    10m
    We have arrived at the nerve center of Genoa, the hub of city life. De Ferrari Square is the city’s main square, a meeting point and venue for major city events.
  6. Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova
    20m
    It is impossible not to be captivated by the majesty of its black-and-white striped facade, the bell tower towering over the historic center, and the intricate details that make the building a true architectural masterpiece. This is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa’s main church.
  7. Piazza San Matteo
    10m
    Piazza San Matteo is a well-preserved example of an early medieval aristocratic settlement. With its 14th-century church of the same name and surrounded by palaces with characteristic black and white bands, it represented the power center of the Doria family, a tangible sign of their influence in medieval Genoa.
  8. Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
    15m
    Its construction took about 40 years and began thanks to what can be called Europe’s first urban allotment plan, starring one of the richest families in the city, the Grimaldis, who bought the entire area and transformed it into one of the most beautiful and sumptuous areas in Europe.
  9. Spianata Castelletto
    30m
    Genoa is characterized by narrow streets, and getting a view of the city from above is never easy. That is why this Belvedere will leave you speechless!
  10. 20m
    Located abutting the inner coves of the Porto Vecchio, the church of San Siro has played a key role in Genoa’s religious life for as many as 17 centuries.
  11. Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
    20m
    The facade is certainly impressive but in my opinion it is the interior that is jaw-dropping: a must-see when you come to Genova!
  12. 30m
    Just think: it has been about 2500 years that this port has been used by sailors! How many people, how many stories have passed through here! We have the amazing Aquarium, the Biosphere, An elevator that will take you up to 40 meters high and so much more to discover!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour will start from Genova Brignole Station. Since this is a digital tour, we will not meet physically but you will move around independently thanks to my digital guide!
Once you get there you can start your exploration!

End point

If you followed the order of my tour, we will end up at the port of Genoa! However, you will be flexible to follow the order you prefer!

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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