2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa
A private guide leads your group through two hours of Genoese history, from the old port's waterfront into the caruggi and the grand Strade Nuove.
from $109 Price is per group.
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The driver, who also acts as guide, threads through the caruggi, the narrow lanes of the Maddalena quarter, and pauses along via San Lorenzo for open views over the old town. Stops are spread along the way.
The route covers a long list of city landmarks: Piazza Sarzano, the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano, via Garibaldi, La Casa di Colombo, Piazza Banchi, the Archdiocese complex, the Luzzati gardens, Piazza De Ferrari, Palazzo San Giorgio and the Old Port. Entry at each stop is free, and time on the ground ranges from five to fifteen minutes per stop.
It runs as a private activity, so only your own group rides. Each rickshaw takes up to two adults and two children under six, which makes it a practical pick for families with small kids, and one reviewer specifically recommended it for limited time in port. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers.
Here is what to know before booking.
Common issues. The rickshaw is not wheelchair accessible and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers. Mechanical problems have occurred on occasion: one reviewer described a breakdown and a wait for a replacement vehicle. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time, but later cancellations receive no refund.
In front of the entrance to the Galata Museo del Mare, Calata Ansaldo De Mari 1, Genoa. Cruise passengers meet instead at the street-side exit of the terminal on Via Marinai d'Italia. The tour ends back at the same point where it began.
The stated meeting points are the Galata Museo del Mare or the cruise terminal exit on Via Marinai d'Italia, and the ride itself is private transport for your group. The listing does not mention hotel pickup. Confirm your arrangement on the live booking page or with the operator before the day.
Every stop on the itinerary is free to enter, so there are no entry fees to budget for. The listing does not itemise any food, drink or other extras. One reviewer did mention receiving a lunch recommendation from a guide, but that was advice rather than something included.
Yes. Each rickshaw seats a maximum of two adults and two children aged under six, and the operator markets it as a family friendly option. Pushchairs are accessible on the activity.
A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancelling less than 24 hours before, or requesting changes inside that window, means no refund and no accepted changes. If the operator cancels because of poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.
The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. You do need to step in and out of the rickshaw at stops. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and the meeting point is near public transportation.
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