Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour

4.3
(7 reviews)

40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre.

You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova!

Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include:

• Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences
• The interiors of Genoa’s richest church
• Hear about the first football club in Italy
• A historical confectionery shop
• Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store
• Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the Palazzo S. Giorgio near the port.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The square was created artificially around the 16th century by filling a part of the bay to gain more land for the port operations. You'll hear more about the square and its history at this short stop.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll walk through this ancient location used by the tradesmen and the moneychangers for their businesses.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll briefly stop in this square to admire its beautiful surroundings and learn more about it.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stop outside the San Lorenzo cathedral where you'll be given the opportunity to visit inside the cathedral if you so wish.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll discover more about the history of Genoa and the Palazzo Ducale while walking around outside.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll see the beautiful church from the outside and get the opportunity to go inside.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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