Rickshaw Tour, 1 Hour

Overview

An hour in a rickshaw with a private driver takes you through Genoa without the hassle of walking or a crowded bus tour. Along the way the route takes in landmarks such as Il Cittadino, Ferrari Plaza and the Strade Nuove palaces. Several travellers described exactly this combination: alleyways, churches, palazzi and the waterfront packed into a single loop, with stories and history woven in.

The format suits anyone who wants the sights without a long walk. Reviewers with mobility limits and older couples on short visits said it worked well for them. Because it is a private tour, only your group rides. Some guests extended to a second hour on the spot and were glad they did, so it is worth knowing that option exists even if you book the one hour version.

A local guide and the rickshaw itself are included; entry fees are not an issue since the listed stops are free to see from outside.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Galata Museo del MareThe meeting point is in front of the entrance to Galata Museo del Mare, Calata Ansaldo De Mari 1. Cruise passengers are met instead at the street side exit of the terminal on Via Marinai d'Italia.
2. Ride through the caruggiThe tour spends its full hour weaving through the narrow alleyways of the old city by rickshaw, with a private driver and guide.
3. Stop at Il CittadinoA stop of 10 minutes at Il Cittadino, the Arcidiocesi di Genova. Admission is free.
4. Pass city landmarksThe route also passes sights such as Ferrari Plaza and the Strade Nuove palaces from the rickshaw.
5. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the Galata Museo del Mare meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what matters in practice before you book, from the listing and from what travellers repeatedly said after the ride.

• Kids and infants. Pushchairs are accessible and infant seats are available, so the ride can work with a baby on board. Most travellers can participate according to the listing.
• Low physical demand. You sit while the driver does the work, which is why reviewers with mobility issues and older couples called it ideal. No special fitness is required to take part.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates, so the commentary stays between the guide and your party. Several reviewers praised their guides as knowledgeable and friendly.
• Cruise pickup. Ship passengers are collected at the street side exit of the terminal on Via Marinai d'Italia. Reviewers arriving by cruise ship described being picked up at the port.
• Weather and rebooking. The ride requires good weather and will be cancelled in poor conditions, with a different date or a full refund offered. One group whose ship arrived late was able to rearrange to an afternoon slot by emailing the operator.
• Extending the hour. Several travellers said they extended the ride to two hours and were glad they did. The listing itself covers the one hour version.

Common issues. The rickshaw is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available. The tour needs decent weather and will be cancelled in poor conditions, with a new date or a full refund offered. One reviewer reported a booking mix up with conflicting directions that left them unable to take the tour, and another had their original time changed due to overbooking, though it worked out in the end. Cancellation is free only up to 24 hours before the start time.

Common Questions