Genoa Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Genoa keeps its best details tucked out of sight. Starting around Piazza De Ferrari, this guided walk moves from the grand squares into the caruggi, where shrines, workshops and tiny piazzas hide a few steps from the main drag. The guide keeps the pace easy and the stories coming.
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This two-hour walk starts at Piazza de Ferrari, where the guide waits between the fountain and Palazzo della Borsa, then loops through the old town before returning to the same square. Eight stops are on the route, each given about fifteen minutes: Palazzo Ducale, the Torri di Porta Soprana, La Casa di Colombo, the well and bust of Janus, Piazza San Giorgio, the Cittadino complex and Piazza Banchi. Admission is free at every stop except the Columbus house, where entry is not included.
The route leans toward the back streets rather than a parade of famous monuments. Reviewers repeatedly describe narrow alleys and shortcuts that visitors would not find alone, alongside stories from Genoa's early days through to how residents live now. Several mention the pace is easy, and one couple in their late seventies managed the stairs and hills comfortably. Groups run up to forty-five travellers, and a professional tour guide is included in the price.
It suits first-time visitors who want an orientation to the old town plus a few quieter corners. Gratuities are optional and not included. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though service animals are welcome and the meeting point sits near public transport.
A few practical points will help you get the most from this walk.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and reviewers mention stairs, hills and climbs on the route. With a maximum of forty-five travellers, the group can be larger than on a small-group walk. The whole tour takes place on foot, so weather can affect comfort.
The walk lasts two hours. It starts and ends at Piazza de Ferrari, with the guide waiting between the fountain and Palazzo della Borsa. Leave a correct phone number so the guide can reach you if needed.
A two-hour guided walking tour with a professional guide is included. Gratuities are optional and not included.
Most stops have free admission. La Casa di Colombo is the exception, as its admission ticket is not included, so budget for it if you want to go inside.
The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. Reviewers mention stairs and hills, so anyone with mobility concerns should weigh that carefully. Service animals are allowed.
The listing says most travellers can participate, so families can generally join. The walking and stairs are the main thing to consider for young children or older relatives.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Genoa.
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