Genoa City Center Walking Tour with Rolli's Street & Panoramic Balcony City View

3 hours Private tour

Genoa City Center Walking Tour with Rolli's Street & Panoramic Balcony City View, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Genoa is one of the most beautiful cities of Italy, which offer a rich history, a strong culture and of course the sea. The historical centre of Genoa is one of the largest ones in Europe, so do not miss the opportunity to visit this marvellous city! You will meet your private local guide at the Old Port and from here your journey will start. Walk along the typical alleys of the city, where you can find numerous cafés, restaurants and boutiques. Walk across the beautiful squares of Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari. Pass by the stunning Rolli Palaces, UNESCO World Heritage. Next reach Cristopher Columbus' House, where you can see the three caravels designed with flowerbeds in the gardens nearby. Finally end the tour in Spianata Castelletto, a spectacular terrace with a full view of Genoa. In 3 hours you will truly immerse yourself in the culture, architecture and history of Genoa!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Bea Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert local guide
Included: Admission tickets for elevator to Spianata Castelletto
Included: Private walking tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Piazza Banchi

20 min

Piazza Banchi is one of the many squares of Genoa. Here you will marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Loggia Dei Mercanti, where merchants would trade the merchandise they would bring form foreign countries.
Caruggi Genoa

Passing by

The Caruggi mean literally alley in Ligurian dialect. Genoa is famous for its maze of alleys, full of cafés, restaurants and boutiques.
Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova

30 min Admission included

The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is the main church of the city of Genoa. It is located in Piazza San Lorenzo, which is one of the main squares of Genoa. The Church is a perfect example of medieval architecture.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi

Passing by

Via Garibaldi is house to the Rolli Palaces, a complex of Renaissance Royal apartments that would be home to the aristocrats that lived in Genoa.
Palazzi dei Rolli

Passing by

The Rolli Palaces are multiple palaces one after the other, that used to be residence for the aristocrats of Genoa. Today the royal palaces are visitable and are part of the UNESCO World Heritage for its beauty and authenticity.
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

30 min

Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa and is one of the most beautiful! It has a marvellous fountain in the middle, that is the symbol of the city.
La Casa di Colombo

Passing by

The House of Christopher Columbus is the last stop of your tour. Before saying goodbye to your guide, ask for further suggestions of places to visit and restaurant where to eat the typical Trofie al Pesto.
Spianata Castelletto

30 min Admission included

You will end the tour with a magnificent visit on the terrace of Spianata Castelletto, that gives you a full view of Genoa from a high point of view. Reach the terrace by a lift and enjoy some relaxing time.