Top Genoa Cultural Tours

Genoa is known for its UNESCO-listed monuments and gigantic Aquarium, but there’s so much more to see in the port city. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Genoa local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Explore the vibrant port city of Genoa as well as the gorgeous seaside resort town of Portofino during this full-day experience. Enjoy a morning walking tour of the historic city of Genoa, followed by an excursion to the pretty coastal town of Portofino.

You will have an AUTHORIZED LOCAL GUIDE, prepared and passionate at your disposal, to discover not only the history and art of Genoa, but also its traditions, culinary specialties (and you will have a little taste of it!) And the life of all days of a magnificent city, but which preserves its most beautiful treasures with great reserve.

Discover one of Europe’s largest medieval city centers on a fun Segway tour of Genoa. Join a small group and glide through the historic streets stopping at important monuments and points of interest such as the Porto Antico, the cathedral, and several palaces. While you ride, your guide sheds light on the rich history and culture of Genoa.

Visit the pearls of Portofino gulf at your own pace with a passionate private guide. Move from one village to the other with a panoramic trip by boat that will allow you to admire the beautiful coast and enjoy the best views of Portofino and San Fruttuoso. Visit the elegant coastal resort of Santa Margherita Ligure with its painted palaces, lush gardens, and villas. Reach Portofino by boat. Take a walk around the village with the famous small square overlooking the sea, the beautiful church of San Giorgio perched on the rocks and the castle. Continue by boat to the amazing San Fruttuoso, a unique place that can be reached only by boat or on foot. Relax on the beach or try local specialties at one of our preferred restaurants overlooking the water. Depending on your preferences, you can start the tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino. The schedule is flexible and the tour can be customized based on your interests. Guide at disposal only for you. No rush or strict schedule.

Get to know Genoa on a 4-hour walking tour of the city’s historic sights with stops along the way to sample local delicacies. Learn about the city’s past battles and innovations. Visit local shops to try delicious hand-made focaccia, and sip local wines inside a wine shop. Meet the people who give the city its vibrant character while you explore on foot on a 3-mile walking tour past landmarks like one of the world’s first banks, and the birthplace of denim.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

Capital of Italy’s beautiful Liguria region, the coastal city of Genoa takes great pride in its local cuisine—with fresh flavors and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. On this walking tour, explore Genoa’s culture and lifestyle through its food and learn why Italian cuisine is the envy of the world. Sample pasta dishes with fresh pesto, local cheeses and seafood, and savory pastries, and taste the flavors the locals love.

The Italian city of Genoa, where pesto got its start, is home to antique shops; stunning 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-century palaces; and scores of outstanding restaurants and bars. This tour leads you through the top sites, secluded squares, and hidden spots. You’ll try local Prosecco, coffee, pesto, and focaccia, all with the expertise of a local guide.

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed. Destination options:  • Genoa City centre • Savona City centre • Portofino City centre

Explore the city of Genoa with ease on a Segway during this small-group sightseeing tour. Learn about the importance of this historic port city as you zoom around historic landmarks including the Old Port district, the UNESCO-listed Caruggi area, and the Ducal Palace. End your tour with a relaxed walk along the seafront in the Porto Antico. All necessary equipment is provided and no previous Segway experience is necessary.

The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera is the narrow coastal strip which lies between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines. During this private tour you will get to know the beautiful area of Portofino, where is known to be as the place to live the “dolce vita”, and it is one of the oldest resort areas in Italy. You will discover the most wanderful views of the Italina Riviera with your private official tour guide. Of course you will have some free time (with your guide´s recommendation) for a wonderful Italian lunch before driving back to Genoa. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you! Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference! Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders' track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider's tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.

Language barriers can make it tricky for visitors to communicate at local shops in Genoa. Avoid potential translation issues, and discover secret local spots you likely wouldn’t uncover alone by going on a historic shops tour. Highlights include a chocolate factory, a barber shop, a luxury clothes store, a butcher, a pastry shop, an ancient pharmacy, and much more. A perk of the experience is that snacks and alcoholic beverages are included.

Discovering Genoa with the Ebike is the best solution to visit the historic center. A unique experience suitable for everyone

You will gain photography skills enjoying the secret views of Genoa! Where We’ll walk through on of the the Europe’s largest historical city center, an incomparable combination of colors, lights and shadows. Our old city will reveal a lot of hidden gems, unexpected glimpses and you will live a more depth-in experience of Genoa. This Photo Tour is led by a local professional photographer. At the beginning of the walk a short lesson about composition will be provided. For whom Secret Genoa Photo Tour is photographic fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. Groups or private Both. There is no minimum number required to be run, so it could be a 1to1 private tour or a small group tour. Same price per person. Groups are kept small – max 5 people- because we want to give you a relaxed, informal and friendly experience. With tasting The best genoese focaccia + coffee or cappuccino tasting is included.

The guide awaits you at the Genova Principe station to go up with the historical rack railway up to the hill of the Port of Genoa. Get off at the Granarolo terminus, a quiet hamlet characterized by small villas, forts and historic powder magazines and known for a fantastic unusual panorama over the city of Genoa. From here begins an easy walk that takes you on the traces of the Roman road, the Via Postumia that connects Genoa to Aquileia in a distance of about 930 km. Descend along an ancient brick paving and reach Bolzaneto.

You will gain photography skills enjoying the best views of Genoa! Where Sloping walk through the traditional crêuze, where unexpected glimpses are waiting for you. Then following the best panorama viewpoints you will enjoy a ride on the old funicular. For whom Panoramic Genoa Photo Tour is photographic fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. This Photo Tour is led by a local professional photographer. At the beginning of the walk a short lesson about composition will be provided. Groups are kept small – max 5 people – because we want to give you a relaxed, informal and friendly experience. With tasting You will taste one of the best ice-cream of Genoa.

A guided itinerary that will take us back in time to the ancient Republic of Genoa, when manufacturing was one of the most important activities. Guided visit of the Diocesan Museum, a real treasury of valuable art, set up inside the San Lorenzo cloister.

Thematic visit. You'll enjoy the breathtaking views of the "Superba" from the high grounds of the city while discovering the suggestive history of Genoa

The ideal itinerary to explore the city history, which is connected to trade, banks, and money. This tour starts from Palazzo San Giorgio, which became the headquarters of the first Italian modern bank, the Banco San Giorgio, in 1407. We proceed to the Porto Antico Area, then to Piazza Bianchi and the Loggia dei Mercanti, the first stock market dating back to the end of XVI century. Nearby we will visit a typical shop where you will enjoy a delicious tasting of trofie with pesto sauce and pansoti with walnuts sauce. In the afternoon we will visit Piazza San Matteo, which was the curial square of the powerful Doria family, Palazzo Doria, home of the Fondazione Carige, and Palazzo Spinola, home of the Banco di Sardegna. The visit will lead us to Via Garibaldi, symbol of the Golden Century of Genoa, where many stately homes became headquarters of modern banks. The tour ends in Piazza de Ferrari, where the liberty building of the Nuova Borsa is located

7 days and 6 nights leaving from Genoa or Roma. Overnight by ferry. Discover the wildest and oldest of all the Italian region. Visit of the legendary islands Caprera and La Maddalena. Excursion to Costa Smeralda. Through the region of Gallura, you'll visit Santa Teresa, the beaches of Stintino, Capo Caccia and its landscape and Alghero. Continuation to Corsica: Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia. Return to Italy by daily ferry. Sleeping in Palau, Alghero, Bonifacio and Bastia.

Thematic visit. A "delicious" tour that will make you fall in love with focaccia, farinata and tasty pesto sauce. Meeting with the tour guide and start of this itinerant enogastronomic tour with tastings of typical products, sweets and local delicacies, in traditional shops in Genoa in the characteristic alleys called “caruggi”. This original tour is a new way to discover the city: you will visit typical places and interact with the Genoese searching for the best traditional meals of the city. Lunch in a wonderful location in the Porto Antico Area with an amazing panoramic view of the sea. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a pesto demonstration and taste the famous Genoese focaccia with Vermentino, a typical Ligurian white wine

A local tour guide, lover of his land, will explain to you every aspect of life and history of the city.