Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour

4.3 (7 reviews) 40 min – one hour Private tour

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About this activity

If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre.

You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova!

Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include:

Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences
The interiors of Genoa’s richest church
Hear about the first football club in Italy
A historical confectionery shop
Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store
Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–20 years) · Adults (21–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Palazzo Di San Giorgio

Passing by

The tour starts at the Palazzo S. Giorgio near the port.
Piazza Caricamento

Passing by

The square was created artificially around the 16th century by filling a part of the bay to gain more land for the port operations. You'll hear more about the square and its history at this short stop.
Loggia dei Mercanti

Passing by

You'll walk through this ancient location used by the tradesmen and the moneychangers for their businesses.
Stop 4

Passing by

You'll briefly stop in this square to admire its beautiful surroundings and learn more about it.
Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova

Passing by

You'll stop outside the San Lorenzo cathedral where you'll be given the opportunity to visit inside the cathedral if you so wish.
Palazzo Ducale

Passing by

You'll discover more about the history of Genoa and the Palazzo Ducale while walking around outside.
Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea

Passing by

You'll see the beautiful church from the outside and get the opportunity to go inside.
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

Passing by

The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]