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- German
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- Portuguese
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- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
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- Spanish
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Explore Genoa's essential landmarks at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour. Navigate through the city using a clear map and Google Maps directions while listening to captivating audio stories at 10 key stops. Engage with interactive quizzes that offer fun facts about each location, ensuring an enriching experience without the pressure of a group. This 2 km tour begins at Porta Soprana and lasts approximately 1.5 hours, making it ideal for individuals, families, or friends looking to discover the beauty of Genoa. With no time constraints and available daily, it's the perfect way to enjoy this historic city.
- Self-guided tour allows you to explore without a group
- 10 audio stories and quizzes at each landmark
- 2 km walking route starting at Porta Soprana
- Accessible any day, in any weather, with 6 months to complete the tour
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Porta Soprana. Open your experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
The tour ends near Porto Antico. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Itinerary
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Torri di Porta Soprana (Pass by)
The twin-towered medieval gate through Genoa's 12th-century Barbarossa walls, once the city's grand main entrance.
Admission ticket free -
La Casa di Colombo (Pass by)
The reputed boyhood home of Christopher Columbus, an 18th-century house rebuilt on the medieval site.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The church and private square of the powerful Doria family, heart of their medieval enclave.
Admission ticket free -
Palazzo Ducale (Pass by)
The former seat of the Genoese Republic and its doges, a grand civic palace.
Admission ticket free -
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo (Pass by)
Genoa's striped black-and-white marble cathedral, home to an unexploded WWII shell and the Sacro Catino.
Admission ticket free -
Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Rosso (Pass by)
The red palace on UNESCO-listed Via Garibaldi, part of Genoa's Palazzi dei Rolli.
Admission ticket free -
Portici Di Sottoripa (Pass by)
Genoa's medieval waterfront arcades, a portico of shops near the old port.
Admission ticket free -
Palazzo Di San Giorgio (Pass by)
The frescoed home of the medieval Banco di San Giorgio, one of the world's oldest banks.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The fortified 16th-century gate to the old port, designed by Galeazzo Alessi.
Admission ticket free -
Old Port (Pass by)
Renzo Piano's revitalized old harbour, reborn for the 1992 Columbus celebrations.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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