Genoa: Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House
ID: GYG413336-749891
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
20 min.
Description
Enjoy a guided tour of Christopher Colombus' House in Genoa to learn about the early life of the Italian explorer, before exiting the house to explore the Medieval area surrounding the historic site.
Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located.
Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located.
Highlights
- The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea
- the medieval heart of Genoa
- The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea, rebuilt in the area behind the House and Porta Soprana to give the visitor a complete view of this area, still considered the medieval heart of Genoa.
Ticket valid only on the date booked!
Please Note: Meet the guide inside the Venue. Do not wait for the guide outside or in the Venue's nearby.
INCLUDED
- Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
- Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located.Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
- The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea, rebuilt in the area behind the House and Porta Soprana to give the visitor a complete view of this area, still considered the medieval heart of Genoa.
- The visit includes: entrance and guided tour of 15/20 minutes Casa Colombo, Chiostro di Sant’Andrea and Porta Soprana in Italian and English.
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.
