Genoa: Half-Day Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG637254-1059063
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
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."
Discover the highlights of Genoa on a guided walking tour. See the Palazzo San Giorgio, the Cathedral of Genoa, the House of Christopher Columbus, and more. Taste some soft Genoese focaccia and take in the views from the Spianata di Castelletto.
Meet your guide and set off to explore the city. See the Palazzo San Giorgio and the ancient porticoes of Sottoripa San Lorenzo. Admire the Cathedral of Genoa, with its two-tone Romanesque facade.
Continue to the Palazzo Ducale, the ancient residence of the Genoese Doges. Stroll through Piazza De Ferrari, with its fountain gushing in the center and the Carlo Felice theater overlooking the majestic square.
Explore the famous "caruggi", the network of medieval alleys of Genoa. Taste the soft Genoese focaccia, which no one will be able to say no to.
See the House of Christopher Columbus, which stands on the site of the real home of the Genoese navigator who discovered America. Stroll down Via Garibaldi, the most elegant street in Genoa, with its ancient buildings, such as Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso, and Palazzo Tursi, where the town hall of Genoa now resides.
Head to the Spianata di Castelletto, from where you can see the incredible skyline of Genoa. Access the viewpoint via the panoramic lift with a 19th-century feel.
Highlights
- Discover the city of Genoa, also known as "la Superba," on a guided walking tour
- Visit the ancient porticoes of Sottoripa San Lorenzo and the Cathedral of Genoa
- Admire the Palazzo Ducale, the ancient residence of the Genoese Doges
- See the famous "caruggi," the network of medieval alleys of Genoa
- Taste the soft Genoese focaccia, a local specialty that no one can resist
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place rain or shine
In front of Palazzo San Giorgio, Piazza Caricamento, Genova
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Genoa's highlights
- Tasting of Genoese focaccia
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.