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A walking audio guide to follow on your smartphone, whenever you want and at your own pace. In seven stops you cross the historic center of Genoa, from the Porto Antico to Via Garibaldi, passing through the medieval bankers' square, the Cathedral of the Sacred Catino, the Doges' Palace, and the noble alleys. At every stop, the app shows you where you are and what to look at, and tells you stories you won't find on the signs. Each stage also has in-depth texts, curiosities, and tips on nearby places to discover. There are no departure times or groups to follow: you can stop for a coffee, pause, and resume whenever you want.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
On the Metro: get off at the "San Giorgio" stop. Leaving the station, you will immediately find yourselves in the pedestrian area of Porto Antico; walk straight towards the sea for 100 meters until you reach the Bigo structure. On Bus: lines 1, 9, 32 with stop "Piazza Caricamento"
Itinerary
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1Old Port
The tour starts from the historic port, redesigned by Renzo Piano for the 1992 Colombiadi. From the quay you will see the Bigo, the white structure with the crane arms, and the old port warehouses that today house public spaces. The audio guide tells how the city grew around the sea.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza Banchi
This small square was the financial center of medieval Genoa, where money changers and bankers worked. You will see the Loggia dei Mercanti and the church of San Pietro in Banchi. The church is built above a row of shops, and their rents financed its construction.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova
The cathedral of Genoa has a facade of white and black stripes and lions in stone on the staircase. The audio guide accompanies you in front of and inside the facade. The Treasure Museum, paid and not included, houses the Holy Grail, which tradition identifies with the Holy Grail.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Palazzo Ducale
It is the historic seat of the doges of the Republic of Genoa. You can cross the atrium and the covered courtyards, open to the public. The audio guide tells of the power that was concentrated here, including the episode of 1507, when a popular revolt brought a silk dyer to the head of the state.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
It is the main square of Genoa, with the large bronze fountain from 1936. Around you you will see the Teatro Carlo Felice, the Palazzo della Borsa, and the Ligurian Academy. The audio guide explains how this area was redesigned between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to give the city a modern center.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This small square is in the heart of the alleys. It is dominated by the decorated facade of the Imperial Palace, built in the mid-sixteenth century. The audio guide tells how an area of artisan workshops became the address of one of the richest families in the city, and how today it has returned to being a place of commerce.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
The tour ends in Strada Nuova del Cinquecento, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006 with the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli. You will walk the street between the palaces of the noble families, which the Republic chose to host kings and ambassadors. You can visit the Museums of Strada Nuova, paid and not included.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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