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Photo gallery for Genoa: Map, tips and Self-guided tour of the historic centre

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By DEMA UFFICIO TURISTICO
Free cancellation available
Price is S$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • A personalised welcome at a real local tourist office, with tailored recommendations, a free map of Genoa, and an audio guide available in five languages, allowing you to explore the city independently.

    This experience combines the personal assistance of a real local tourist office with the freedom to discover Genoa at your own pace.

    Upon arrival, a DEMA tourist information officer will listen to your interests and consider how much time you have available, recommending what to see and how to organise your day in the best possible way.

    You will receive a free map of Genoa featuring monuments, panoramic viewpoints, museums, attractions, and a selection of local activities and experiences.

    You will also receive access to an audio guide available in five languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.

    You can follow the suggested itinerary on your smartphone, stopping wherever you wish and exploring the city at your own pace.

    The initial welcome and personalised assistance are reserved exclusively for each individual booking.

Activity location

  • Piazza San Matteo
    • Genoa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • DEMA Tourist Office Genoa – Info Point, Tickets, Tours & Excursions
    • 16B Palazzo Domenicaccio Doria
    • 16123, Genova, Liguria, Italy

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Genoa Local Experience : City Map & Audio Guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 10:00-13:30
  • English
Price details
S$7.16 x 1 AdultS$7.16
Total
Price is S$7.16

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Audio Tour
  • Inclusions
    City map
  • Inclusions
    Fast Guide

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piazza San Matteo

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
One of Genoa's most charming medieval squares, closely associated with the powerful Doria family and distinguished by its elegant black-and-white striped façades.

Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The monumental heart of Genoa, famous for its impressive fountain and surrounded by some of the city's most important landmarks, including Palazzo Ducale, the Carlo Felice Opera House, and the Liguria Regional Government Palace.

La Casa di Colombo

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The itinerary then continues to the House of Christopher Columbus and Porta Soprana, one of the city's ancient gateways and a lasting symbol of medieval Genoa.

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova

  • 15m
One of the main highlights of the tour is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, instantly recognisable by its striking black-and-white marble façade. The audio guide reveals the cathedral's history, its fascinating legends, and the treasures preserved within.

Old Port

  • 20m
The route continues through the narrow streets of Genoa's historic centre to the Old Port, a beautifully redeveloped waterfront area that is home to the Aquarium of Genoa, the Bigo panoramic lift, the Galata Maritime Museum, and many other attractions. Just a short walk away stands Palazzo San Giorgio, one of the city's most important historic landmarks.

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano

  • 10m
The audio guide also takes you to the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, renowned for its breathtaking Baroque interior, richly decorated with frescoes, marble, and gilded stucco.

Palazzi dei Rolli

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The tour then reaches Via Garibaldi, formerly known as *Strada Nuova*, lined with the magnificent Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will also find Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Tursi, home to the Museums of Strada Nuova.

Spianata Castelletto

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The route continues to the Spianata Castelletto, one of Genoa's most spectacular panoramic viewpoints, which can also be reached via its historic public lift. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views over the historic centre, the harbour, and the city's skyline.

Caruggi Genoa

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The final part of the itinerary takes you along Via Orefici and Via Luccoli, passing historic artisan shops, elegant noble palaces, boutiques, and charming corners that reveal the authentic everyday life of Genoa.

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza San Matteo
    • Genoa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    DEMA Tourist Office Genoa – Info Point, Tickets, Tours & Excursions
    • 16B Palazzo Domenicaccio Doria
    • 16123, Genova, Liguria, Italy

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