Italy · GENOA TOURS
Every Italian trip has one free day too few. These 15 genoa tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Genoa Aquarium, with sharks, dolphins, penguins, 5,000 animals, practical ticket tips, food options, and honest advice on value.
“Easy entry and ticket was cheaper than on original website. The focaccia was delicious.”
See Milan from nearly 110 meters at Branca Tower, with a fast elevator ride, 360-degree views, friendly staff, and excellent value.
“Amazing views of Milan, I booked a 5pm tickets and didn’t have to wait when I got there. There are also toilets/baby changing at the reception and the total time you spend at the top is around 6/7 minutes”
See Genoa’s old town, harbor, and Boccadasse by open-top bus with 24 or 48 hours of flexible sightseeing.
“I love the hop on hop off busses. I have used them in many countries. I only wish you would make it easier to find the stops or at least put a map in the ticket information section. We have caught 2 busses, 1 in Paris, 1 in Genoa in the past week and found it extremely difficult to find the nearest stops to our accommodation.”
Review of Genoa Aquarium with lunch, including marine exhibits, Tender Café views, value, timing, access, and practical booking tips.
“L'acquario di Genova è sempre affascinante. Peccato l'esperienza negativa col parcheggio (2 ore di coda). È assurdo dover segnalare l'orario di ingresso se c'è l'incognita del parcheggio. Mi hanno comunicato che entro 2 ore si può entrare e se non si riesce si perde il biglietto! Pazzesco. Ottimo il menù panino al bar”
Cruise from Genoa to Portofino for coastal views, Camogli, San Fruttuoso Bay, and 70 minutes of free time in Italy’s famous harbor town.
“The ride was amazing and smooth. Didn’t experience any discomfort at all. Friendly staff and worth it.”
Cruise from Genoa into the Pelagos Sanctuary with a biologist, seeking dolphins, whales, turtles, and seabirds for four hours.
“What an amazing opportunity. So relaxing and so cool to see the dolphins and whales. It was definitely one of the highlights of my month abroad! Thank you for a great experience!”
Review of Genoa’s 4.5-hour Pelagos Sanctuary cruise, with marine biologists, dolphin sightings, whale watching, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Giornata molto bella, dal punto di vista meteo, mare calmo, peccato che di balene non ne abbiamo viste. Compensate in parte da dei delfini stupendi che giocavano intorno alla barca.”
Explore Genoa’s Old Town, Rolli palaces, cathedral, and museums on a bilingual two-hour walking tour for $16.
“This was a very interesting tour of Genoa. It gave a good overview of the city , it's history and development. It was great having it in both English and Italian as it gave us the chance to see how much Italian we could understand. Barbara spoke clearly and had a nice sense of humour. I would suggest the maybe she doesn't turn away from her audience when pointing out a building as then we couldn't hear her. But it was a good tour, great value for money with 2 tickets for palazzi included, and we would recommend it.”
Cruise from Genoa to Portofino for coastal views, two hours of free time, colorful streets, Castello Brown, and easy return transport.
“Very nice trip to Portofino. 2 hours is just enough to see the main sights like La Piazzetta, Castello Brown and Faro di Portofino. View from the ship was spectacular. Highly recommended!”
Explore Genoa’s Rolli Palaces for $16, with Palazzo Rosso, secret frescoes, grand stairs, and bilingual Italian-English guiding.
“Our guide Ana was great! She gave a bilingual presentation that was very clear, informative and also funny. Ana clearly knows and loves Genoa and also has a passion for her job. She patiently and kindly answered even the silliest of questions and even showed us several botteghe storiche, which were not part of the tour, but were part of Genoa's story.”
Taste Genoa on a small-group walk with pesto, focaccia, fried seafood, wine, gelato, and local stories in 3.5 delicious hours.
“Serena was very knowledgeable and experienced. Our group of 10 had 2 languages and she did a nice job with both. Good mix of places and local venues. Provided additional tips for after the tour.”
Pair Genoa’s vast Aquarium with FantaCinema’s movie memorabilia for a full Porto Antico day, with flexible booking and skip-the-line entry.
“layout was great for fitting so much in and plenty of space even when busy didn't feel over crowded a definte must visit if your visiting the port”
Make fresh Ligurian pasta and pesto with a local chef in a Genoa palazzo, then enjoy wine, antipasti, and rooftop views.
“Alberto’s pesto pasta class is a gem! Set on a stunning rooftop with cathedral views, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta and authentic pesto the traditional way. Alberto is warm, funny, and full of local flavor—literally and figuratively. Great food, great vibes, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss it!”
Review of Genoa’s City of Children and Young Museum, with hands-on exhibits, sensory rooms, family tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Non mi è piaciuto davvero nulla, potenzialmente bella l’idea ma realizzata in modo molto approssimativo”
Review of Genoa Biosfera: tropical plants, birds, Renzo Piano architecture, ticket value, visit length, accessibility, and practical tips.
“mi aspettavo che fosse più grande ma va bene tante piante e tanti uccellini ma nulla di eccezionale”
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