Genova Trip Overview
If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you!
Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference!
Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders’ track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider’s tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Genova, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Genova, Liguria, Italy
If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you!
Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference!
Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders’ track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider’s tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Caruggi Genoa, Genoa Italy
Did you know Genoa has the largest Medieval old center in Europe after Venice? Today you will explore it with your expert insider who will guide you through the maze of the narrow alleyways called “caruggi”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cattedrale di San Lorenzo – Duomo di Genova, Piazza san lorenzo Piazza San Lorenzo, 16123, Genoa Italy
San Lorenzo is Genoa’s cathedral. It will fascinate you with its black and withe striped facade. Thanks to your private guide, you will also learn some fascinating stories like the one about the 2 lions in front of the church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Banchi, Genoa Italy
Genoa has always been an active port and Genoese people very good merchants and financial experts. “Banchi” means desks and this picturesque square, just behind the port, was the place where early bankers had their desks. This is only one of many secret corners you will discover following your insider’s track.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, West from Piazza Fontane Marose Maddalena, Genoa Italy
Via Garibaldi is a jewel that you can’t miss. A road flanked by marvellous Renaissance palaces built by aristocratic families in late 1500. Your private guide will let you discover secret gardens and tell you the stories about the most important Genoese families.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Spianata Castelletto, Belvedere Luigi Montaldo, Genoa Italy
A real balcony above Genoa from which you can admire the best view of the old center. And that’s not all. To reach it you will take the Paradise Lift, one of the first public lifts buit in Libery style.
Duration: 30 minutes
