Genoa Guided Tour: History, Secret Treasures & Breathtaking Views

Highlights

• Historical Tours
• Panoramic Views
• Helpful Inclusions

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza San Matteo

   10min

   Meeting with the Guide and introduction to the history of Genoa and the Doria family. Explanation of the private medieval square and its political importance.

2. 2

   Palazzo Ducale

   10min

   We will discover the center of power of the Republic of Genoa: Doges, political intrigues and the history of the most powerful bank in Europe.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20min

   External and internal visit of the cathedral: mysterious symbols, relics, bombs of war and medieval legends.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   10min

   The ancient medieval walls and the neighborhood where Columbus grew up. A tale of his true story between myth and reality.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30min

   Walk through the oldest alleys: historic shops, hidden symbols on the palaces, medieval towers and daily life in the city.

6. 6

   Via Giuseppe Garibaldi

   20min

   The most elegant street in Genoa: explanation of the system of the Rolli and the noble families who hosted kings and ambassadors.

7. 7

   Old Port

   15min

   End of the tour at the port: maritime trade, galleons and modern transformation of the city.

Before you go

Location