Genoa: Aquarium of Genoa Entry Ticket
· 4.5 (10,927)
Visit the Aquarium of Genoa to experience the largest display of aquatic biodiversity in Europe. See varieties of animals like penguins, sharks, and seals.
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Things to do in Genoa
The current inventory is strongest for the Aquarium and Old Port museums, guided walks through the historic centre, food experiences and three substantial coastal products: whale watching, a Portofino boat trip and selected longer outings. Genoa is not a beach-resort catalogue and does not offer a dense range of adventure sports; its strength is the combination of port, palaces, food and maritime history.
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Genoa: Hop-on Hop-off Tour Ticket
⏱ 1 - 2 days · 4.0 (1,885)
Explore Genoa with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Ride on 2 lines, the Historical Route and Coastline Route, and see Musei di Strada, Piazza De Ferrari,…
from €25 per person
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Genoa: Pelagos Sanctuary Whale Watching Cruise
⏱ 3 hours · 4.3 (1,083)
Discover the world of cetaceans in the Pelagos Sanctuary on a whale-watching cruise with a biologist guide. Head deep into the open sea for a better chance of seeing these awe-i…
from €37 per person
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Genoa: Cetacean Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist Guide
⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.4 (1,045)
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 feedin…
from €45 per person
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From Genoa: Boat Tour to Portofino with Free Time to Explore
⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (956)
Explore the fishing village Portofino with this boat tour from Genoa. Have two hours of free time to explore the charmingly-colored houses, luxury boutiques and restaurants serv…
from €29 per person
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Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center
⏱ 2 hours · 4.2 (646)
Join this guided walking tour through the labyrinth of narrow alleys of Genoa’s Old Town to discover its many treasures. Admire the artwork at the Strada Nuova Museums and Sant’…
from €14 per person
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Genoa: Guided Tour of 4 UNESCO-Listed Rolli Palaces
⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.4 (636)
Take a guided tour of some of the most wonderful palaces in Genoa, dating back to the 16th century. Visit some real noble residences, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Genoa: World-Famous Aquarium and Lighthouse Combo Ticket
· 4.3 (393)
Experience the Aquarium of Genoa and the Lighthouse of Genoa in a single day with one ticket. Explore the underwater world and visit the monumental lighthouse, a true symbol of…
from €35 per person
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Genoa: Impossible Museum Entry Ticket
· 4.2 (392)
Step into the fascinating world of optical illusions with an entry ticket to the Impossible Museum in Genoa. Explore art, architecture, psychology, physics, and optics with over…
from €16 per person
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Genova: Segway Tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
⏱ 1 - 2.5 hours · 4.9 (338)
Ride a Segway through Europe's largest medieval historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Porto Antico, Caruggi, hidden alleys, churches, and noble palaces with…
from €30 per person
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Genoa: 2-Hour Must-See Attractions Walking Tour
⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (330)
Join a walking tour of Genoa and discover the city's top sights with a local guide. See Christopher Columbus' House, Piazza Banchi, the Genoa Cathedral, and more as you…
from €35 per person
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Genoa: The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket
⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.1 (329)
Get an entry ticket to The City of Children and Young Museum in Genova and enjoy an interactive day. See a unique space of innovative art and new digital trends dedicated to you…
from €12 per person
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Genoa: Biosfera Entrance Ticket
· 3.9 (313)
Witness incredible animal and plant species in the Genoa Biosfera, which is home to over 150 unique wildlife varieties.
from €6 per person
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Genoa: Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour
⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (313)
Savor the authentic flavors of Genoa with a selection of traditional dishes. Complement your meal with the finest local wines, with the option to customize the menu according to…
from €59 per person
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Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (301)
Master the art of fresh pasta and authentic Ligurian pesto with a local expert. Enjoy your delicious handmade meal and local wines on a stunning rooftop overlooking the historic…
from €89 per person
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Genoa: Aquarium & Christopher Columbus' House Entry Tickets
· 4.4 (296)
Visit two of Genoa's most iconic sights with this combo ticket. See the most extensive range of aquatic biodiversity in Europe at the Aquarium of Genoa and visit the childho…
from €34 per person
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Genoa: Aquarium of Genoa & City of Children and Youth Ticket
· 4.4 (275)
With this combo entry ticket, immerse yourself in the marine world at the Aquarium of Genoa, and go on a journey of self-discovery by exploring the 5 senses at the City of Child…
from €41 per person
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Genoa: Lighthouse Entrance Ticket
· 4.2 (268)
Visit the symbol of the city of Genoa; its lighthouse that dates back to 1543.
from €9 per person
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Genoa: Aquarium, Galata Museum and Submarine Entry Tickets
· 4.6 (263)
Discover the everlasting bond between mankind and the sea with entry tickets to the Aquarium of Genoa, the Galata Museum, and the submarine S518 Nazario Sauro.
from €0.00 per person
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Genoa: Private City Tour with a Local Guide
⏱ 2 - 8 hours · 4.8 (229)
Explore Genoa alongside a local guide on this exciting walking tour. Discover all there is to know about the city, the iconic destinations, and places to eat on this fully-custo…
from €45 per person
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Genoa: Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House
⏱ 20 minutes · 4.3 (209)
Enjoy a guided tour of Christopher Columbus' House in Genoa to learn about the early life of the Italian explorer, before exiting the house to explore the medieval area surr…
from €11 per person
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Genoa: The Ultimate Traditional Food and Drinks Tour
⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (197)
Embark on a Genoa food tour in the historic center and savor pasta with pesto, wine, focaccia, fried fish and gelato, while discovering the city’s rich culinary traditions with…
from €54 per person
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Genoa: 24-, 48-, or 72-Hour Genoa City Pass with Transit
· 4.3 (176)
The Genoa City Pass is the official tourist pass that lets you discover the city. Includes city public transport and free admission to up to 15 top attractions (depending on the…
from €20 per person
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Genoa: FantaCinema Museum Entry Ticket
· 4.3 (162)
Step into your favorite moments of fantasy cinema with this entry ticket to FantaCinema Museum in Genoa. Get a closer look at films like “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter.”
from €6 per person
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Genoa: Galata Maritime Museum & Nazario Sauro Submarine Pass
· 4.4 (101)
Visit the Galata Maritime Museum and the Nazario Sauro Submarine in Genoa. Explore the museum's collection of maritime culture and learn about the living conditions of sailo…
from €19 per person
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Genoa: Best-Selling Intro Walking Tour Through 3,000 Years
⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (84)
A couple of hours around the City Center. Discover how it all began, with legends of the rich and poor, secret gardens, a bomb that fell from nowhere and killed nobody, noseless…
from €32 per person
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Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa
⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (62)
Explore the Ligurian cuisine and culture on this food tour led by a local guide. Enjoy different local tastings, sip the local wines, and walk through Genoa's city center to…
from €59 per person
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Genoa: Make homemade gelato with a master gelato maker
⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (56)
Learn how to make real Italian gelato with an award-winning gelato maker in Genoa, follow each step, and take home the original recipes.
from €40 per person
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Genoa: Historic Shops Tour Through Traditions & Flavours
⏱ 2 - 2.5 hours · 4.5 (50)
Explore Genoa on a guided walking tour past historic shops that have operated for at least 70 years, stopping at Old Town monuments. Taste traditional flavors and learn about lo…
from €14 per person
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Genoa: Fresh Pasta Masterclass with Michelin-Starred Recipes
⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (31)
Make over 10 types of Italian pasta, from tagliatelle and ravioli to Ligurian specialties, in a festive hands-on class in Genoa using Michelin-starred recipes. Taste them with a…
from €70 per person
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Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center with Sommelier
⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (29)
Discover Ligurian wines with an expert while tasting 4 regional varieties. Enjoy focaccia, grissini, and olives, and learn about viticulture, pairings, and heroic vineyards in a…
from €34 per person
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From Genoa: Portofino Coast 3-Village Minivan Tour
⏱ 5 - 8 hours · 4.8 (21)
Travel by minivan from Genoa to explore the picturesque villages of Portofino, Santa Margherita, and Camogli. Visit the famous Piazzetta, the Cathedral, and Brown Castle in Port…
from €430 per group up to 8
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1.5-Hour Guided Food Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa
⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.5 (21)
Explore the local cuisine and culture with our guide in the heart of Genoa. Learn the stories behind these narrow streets and palaces and stop to taste different street foods.
from €43 per person
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Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local
⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (17)
Embark on a Genoa Guided Food Tour and savor fried fish, focaccia with pesto, focaccia with cheese, Ligurian savory pies mix and panera, while discovering the city’s rich culina…
from €69 per person
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Genoa: Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine
⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (7)
A wine tasting reaching the highest quality, with an aperitif of focaccia, pesto, cheeses, and meats. Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Franciacorta, pigato. top! You can also choose…
from €49 per person
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Genoa: Guided Tour with Your Mobile Phone
⏱ 2 hours · 3.6 (7)
Discover the magical city of Genoa at your own pace with this guided visit. This option, with no fixed schedules or crowded groups, allows you to enjoy the city in a flexible way.
from €5 per person
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Genoa: Private Palazzi dei Roll & Palazzo Reale Guided Tour
⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (6)
Explore Palazzi dei Roll, part of Genoa’s UNESCO site, and Palazzo Reale on a private guided walking tour. See Golden Century courtyards, garden-facing loggias, and frescoed halls.
from €165 per person
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Genoa: Market and Cooking Class at a Local's home
⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (6)
Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you've mad…
from €189 per person
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Genova Cooking Class with Tasting
⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.5 (6)
Discover Genoa and its rich culinary tradition during a hands-on class. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes from Genoa and Liguria with local professionals in the field. En…
from €97 per person
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Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa
⏱ 1 hour · 2.7 (6)
Taste local wines from Liguria seaside with our guides, either in English or in Italian. Hosted in city center, you will discover about grapes, winemaking and tasting notes in a…
from €45 per person
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Genoa Open Bus Tour with Live Guide
⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.6 (5)
Discover Genoa's most iconic landmarks on a panoramic bus tour with a live guide. Learn about the city's rich history and vibrant culture from a local expert.
from €45 per person
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Medieval Genoa: Ancient Mysteries and Inaccessible Places
⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (3)
Entreremo in luoghi spesso inaccessibili (alcuni aperti eccezionalmente per noi!), svelando dettagli dimenticati, simboli scolpiti nella pietra, archi misteriosi e scorci mozzaf…
from €20 per person
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Genoa: Best Walking Tour of the Historic Center whit tasting
⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (3)
Discover the historic center of Genoa, through history, the architectural beauties, the traditions, the uses that characterize and make the city unique
from €65 per person
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Cinque Terre Private Tour from Genoa with Top Villages
⏱ 9 hours · 5.0 (2)
Discover the beauty of Cinque Terre on a private tour from Genoa. Explore the villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, and Manarola, and enjoy stunning views of the coastline.
from €565 per person
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Genoa: Private Walking Tour of the Old Town
⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (2)
Explore Genoa’s Old Town on a private walking tour. Discover the city’s rich history, wander through medieval alleyways, and visit the elegant Strada Nuova.
from €210 per person
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Genoa: Castelletto Tour with Gardens, Waterfall & Views
⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.5 (2)
Discover Genoa's hidden gems on a guided tour of the Castelletto promenade. Ride the iconic Art Nouveau elevator, visit the Villetta di Negro gardens, view its waterfall and…
from €41 per person
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Genoa: Learn to cook typical Ligurian dishes... get your hands in the dough!
⏱ 3.5 hours · 5.0 (2)
Enjoy an authentic experience by discovering the secrets of traditional Ligurian cuisine in a homey setting with a sea view above Boccadasse, and savor what you have cooked with…
from €90 per person
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Genoa: Half-Day Guided Walking Tour
⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (2)
Discover the city of Genoa on a guided walking tour. See the ancient porticoes of Sottoripa San Lorenzo, the Cathedral of Genoa, the Palazzo Ducale, and the famous "caruggi."
from €218 per person
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Genoese Pesto in Prà: An Authentic Experience with a Mortar and Pestle
⏱ 2 hours · 3.4 (2)
Visit to the greenhouses and the olfactory workshop on aromatic herbs, learning about the basil cycle, harvesting the leaves and making pesto in a mortar, with a final food tast…
from €65 per person
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GENOA private tour: old port & historic center highlights
⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover the history and beauty of Genoa on this guided walking tour. Explore its old port and historic center, see the Piazzo de Ferrari, the Cathedral of Saint Lorenzo, and more.
from €340 per group up to 25
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Genoa sightseeing in a hippie Volkswagen with wine
⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Climb aboard a hippie van and discover Genoa from its most beautiful viewpoints. With breathtaking views, relaxing music, and a glass of wine, you'll have an authentic and u…
from €125 per person
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Genoa Beyond the Waterfront: Grand Palaces & Hidden Alleys
⏱ 2 - 6 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover Genoa through the eyes of a local, from grand palaces and lively piazzas to hidden alleyways and the historic waterfront, on a private experience tailored to your inter…
from €103 per person
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Tour of Genoa and the Ligurian Riviera: From Genoa to Portofino
· 1.0 (1)
Discover the Ligurian Riviera! Explore Genoa, admire breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in picturesque Portofino. An unforgettable adventure awaits you!
from €590 per group up to 9
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Discovering the Secrets of Genoa's Historic Aqueduct
⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Take a surprising walk where every arch and stone tells the story of the thousand-year bond between Genoa and its water.
from €20 per person
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Genoa–Sori: Italian lesson and guided tour of Liguria
⏱ 6 hours 0
Learn Italian in a simple and fun way, directly with those who speak it every day. Explore the jewels of Liguria: Portofino, Cinque Terre, San Fruttuoso, and much more.
from €15 per person
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Genoa: Medieval Music Walking Tour with E-Book
⏱ 2 hours 0
Explore Genoa’s medieval alleys, Carmine, and Porta Soprana on a walking tour with traditional songs and stories of its maritime past. See Sottoripa, Torre degli Embriaci, and R…
from €90 per person
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Genoa: Full-Day Sailing in the Golfo Paradiso
⏱ 6.5 hours 0
Sail from the Porto Antico of Genoa to the coves of the Golfo Paradiso: relax in the roadstead for a swim or explore Nervi, then return with an aperitif and a snack.
from €160 per person
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Genoa Hills & Creuze Experience + Exclusive Cultural E-Book
⏱ 4 hours 0
Explore Genoa on a scenic walking tour from Righi to the historic center, with panoramic views, hidden paths, and charming streets along the way.
from €90 per person
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Genoa Cooking Class & Traditional Recipes E-Book
⏱ 4 hours 0
Join a Genoa cooking class to learn pesto, gnocchi, focaccia, and canestrelli, then enjoy your dishes with wine and finish with artisan gelato in the city center.
from €180 per person
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Genoa: Pesto-Making Class with Pasta and Aperitivo
⏱ 2 hours 0
Learn to make authentic pesto Genovese in a historic palace in Genoa. Enjoy a welcome toast, prepare your pesto, and taste it with trofie pasta. End with an aperitivo and Italia…
from €155 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Use the filters rather than treating all 60 experiences as one list. Check the starting point carefully: products mentioning Cinque Terre, Portofino or Camogli may begin outside Genoa. We exclude obvious departures from La Spezia, Florence and other distant cities, even when the widget associates them with Genoa.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Genoa best known for?
The historic centre and its narrow caruggi, the Rolli palaces, the Old Port and Aquarium, and the city’s maritime history. Current bookable offers are strongest for museum tickets, guided walks, food tours and whale-watching cruises.
Is Genoa a beach destination?
Not in the classic sandy-resort sense. The city has a 30-kilometre coast, but local beaches and coves are mostly pebbly or rocky. Boccadasse, Corso Italia and Nervi suit a seaside walk better than a resort-style beach day.
Can I visit Portofino from Genoa?
Yes. Current offers include a roughly five-hour boat trip from Genoa and road transfers. Independent travellers often go via Santa Margherita Ligure and continue by local bus or boat; always check the day’s timetable.
Are the Cinque Terre close to Genoa?
They are possible as a long day trip, not a nearby city attraction. The national park recommends the train because roads and parking are difficult. A private tour appears in the current Genoa inventory, but many Cinque Terre products actually depart from La Spezia or Florence and are excluded here.
Where do whale-watching cruises leave?
The current Genoa inventory includes cruises from the city into the Pelagos Sanctuary. Sightings involve wild animals and cannot be guaranteed; compare the stated duration and operator terms before booking.
Do I need a car in Genoa?
No for the historic centre, Old Port and main museums. Genoa also has buses, metro, urban rail, lifts and funiculars. A car is often a burden in the dense centre; it becomes more useful only for a wider Ligurian itinerary.