Things to Do in Genoa

Genoa is a vibrant port city. The bustling city is a gateway to many tourists today and its rich architectural heritage speaks of its former glory. During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Republic of Genoa ruled over the Mediterranean seas and the history feels alive even today. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its frescoed interior and its black-and-white-striped facade. Follow your guide through the narrow lanes of the city that opens onto monument squares and Walls of Genoa that protected and defended the city of Genoa. You will learn about: *First people in the fifth or fourth millennium BC *The most powerful navies in the Mediterranean *"A Genoese therefore a merchant" *Why it was a major financial center 16th and 17th centuries *Artists like Rubens, Caravaggio and Van Dyck *End of the Republic of Genoa *Napoleonic ruled Ligurian Republic *19th and 20th centuries. You will see: *Cattedrale di San Lorenzo *Palazzo San Giorgio *View of Palazzo *Spinola National Gallery *View of Musei di Strada Nuova *Palazzo Doria Tursi *Christopher Columbus' House *Walls of Genoa *Church of Sant'Agostino. Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Entrance fee Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

There's no better way to discover Italy's culture from the inside. Our national network of expert Italian home cooks offers the finest Italian food experiences. Immerse yourself in a private dining experience with an Italian family with a 4-course menu (starter, pasta, main course and dessert with drinks included: water, selection of local wines and coffee) showcasing authentic Italian recipes passed down by real Italian Mammas in family cookbooks. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, where your host will show you their cooking skills as they finish the dishes in front of you. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality by connecting with local people. You'll come away with happy memories, new friends, and a deeper understanding of your destination, as you taste the typical dishes that real Italians cook every day. Inclusions: Coffee Wine Water 4-course meal Exclusions: Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Get onboard our red CitySightseeing open top bus and discover this interesting historical port city. During the Roman Empire, Genoa was an important trading place and nowadays it is one of the main ports in Europe. You will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the most beautiful places and listen to the commentary, which will provide you with interesting information: hop on and off as many time as you wish and visit the many places of interest, like Piazza Caricamento, Via Garibaldi (Unesco Heritage) and the renowned Aquarium of Genoa. Languages Audioguide in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish and Russian Inclusions: Audioguide Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the season. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta recipe, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared for lunch or dinner with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine. Inclusions: Food Tasting Water Wine Coffee Exclusions: Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Our Genoa bus tours are the best way to experience the city! Our live guides are the most entertaining people you'll ever meet. Hop on and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Embark on the Genoa VIP Tour by bus, where you'll enjoy a panoramic journey showcasing the city's most iconic landmarks, all while seated on the top deck of a stylish open-top bus. Our live guides are passionate about Genoa and will captivate you with their riveting stories and fun facts about the city's rich history and vibrant culture. The tour offers a 90-minute panoramic ride around Genoa , giving you the chance to admire its most famous sights from the comfort of a top-deck seat. You'll be accompanied by an expert live guide who will share fascinating insights and entertaining stories in English, making the experience even more enjoyable and educational. Additionally, your ticket includes a hop-on, hop-off daily pass , offering you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace throughout the day. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning explorer, the Genoa VIP Tour offers an unforgettable way to experience this vibrant city. Get ready for a fun, informative, and completely flexible adventure in Genoa!

The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbour renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city. On arrival in Genoa downtown, the guide will show you the heart of the city on an inspiring walking tour. After free time for lunch, visit the colourful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio Gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the large school of dolphins that are often spotted there. Here you take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino , a half-moon-shaped seaside village whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant. The journey ends with the return by boat to Santa Margherita, where your coach will be waiting to take you back to Milan. Inclusions: Air-conditioned transportation Boat Ride Hotel pick-up (only if option selected) Exclusions: Lunch Hotel drop-off Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: EVOUCHER - E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Genoa, the largest medieval town in Europe, maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. Your day will start in the ancient harbor, renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano. Here, your friendly and professional guide will lead you through the labyrinth of narrow alleyways of the old town to discover the many attractions of this city on an inspiring walking tour. After free time for lunch, hop-on your air-conditioned coach for a scenic ride following the Tigullio Gulf, nicknamed the Dolphins Gulf due to the large school of dolphins that are often spotted there, to reach the colorful village of Santa Margherita Ligure. Here, take the boat for a mini-cruise to the charming fishing village of Portofino, a half-moon shaped seaside village whose beauty has been narrated across the millennia by writers and poets such as Guy de Maupassant. The journey will end with a return by boat to Genoa.

Dive into Italy like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina host's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Italy and its gastronomy! - Street food tasting tour - Explore your Cesarina host's most trusted artisanal food shops - Sample some typical street food staples - Do some sightseeing as you walk from tasting to tasting - Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialities from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine. Inclusions: 3 tastings in the market and specialty food stores. Guide Exclusions: Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops under the guidance of an expert home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home. Learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Genoa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines. During the class, the local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared over a lovely Italian meal accompanied by a selection of local wines. Every host serves local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the story of their traditional regional cuisine. A sample menu always includes starter with seasonal ingredients, fresh pasta of the region, and typical dessert. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of more than 1000 home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Inclusions: Meal Cooking class Guide Water Wine Coffee Exclusions: Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. What could be better than enjoying gorgeous Italian food you made from scratch, and chatting with a welcoming Italian family over a glass of wine? Every host serves local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the story of their traditional regional cuisine. A sample menu always includes starter with seasonal ingredients, fresh pasta of the region, and typical dessert. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of more than 1000 home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Inclusions: Meal Wine Water Coffee Exclusions: Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.