HOLD ME CLOSER :-) - Beauty, Best Food and Happines

6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

> Walk through Genoa to discover the best places, hidden spots, best bars, small osterias, secret old shops, secluded squares.

> Taste the real Focaccia, Farinata and pesto (it was invented here) and the superb trofie at our preferred Restaurant.

> Be impressed by the phenomenal beauty of the ancient palaces, ( built at the end of the 16 Century ).

> See the First Bank of The World.

> Understand why Colombo discover America.

> See the First " Jeans " textile, indeed were invented here... ( not always open ) .

> Drink tasty wine in real 'old style' bars in the old part of the city, good prosecco, nice spirits.

> Wonder in front of the magic of an ancient Templar Hospital. And Welcome :-) to Genova :-) ...enojy life... that is beautiful and very short :-) :-) :-) , and that is why Prosecco was invented.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: karl ziegler journeys

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: All Focaccias and Pesto.
Included: Lunch in one of the Best Restaurant in Town in a Great Location.
Included: All Drinks in Bars and restaurant.
Included: Guide
Included: Aperitivo
Included: All transports (Trains, Bus, Lifts, Cable-way)
Included: ALL INCLUSIVE

Not included

Not included: Everything not listed in 'Inclusions'

Itinerary

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi

one hour Admission included

Magnificent Palaces from the 16 century shows the incredible wealth of the Genoese Bankers that kept the Spanish Crown under their control for 300 years. This is the First Real Estate investment of the World History. 1565 AD.
Spianata Castelletto

30 min

The most breathtaking view of the City. Is undoutedly a unique spot and that's why we leave it as a surprise . How can you describe such a view ?!
Museo di Palazzo Reale

one hour Admission included

A Unique palace where the King of Italy was use to come, despite tthe Genoese they will all leave at his arrival. You will see how the Genoese where spending theyr money to show off and impress the courts of Europe and all the Guest they has when acting as the first Venture Capitalist of the History ... Yes Genoese beat Silicon Valley by 400 years :-).
Palazzo Ducale

30 min

Wonderful and massive marble Palce ; here Marco Polo spent 1.5 years in prison and indeed, here is where the " Il Milione " has been written: Polo went back to Venice in perfect health :-).
Via Pre

15 min

Once the most " money making machine " of Italy, saw all the possible Sin of the Humanity and joy too. Now is a strech of road where all the colors of the skins are available and the shops can be from anywhere in the World. Asians, Africans, East European; The " Dark side of the Medal " and 80 meters far away richness at his best displays Yachts valuable dozens of millions $.
La Commenda di Pre

15 min

Phenomenal Gotic Church and his annex Templar Hospital. Exactly TEMPLARS where arriving here when back from Asia after fighting a Crusades. You will see real Malta Cross dating 1184 AD. The unique construction is stunning. Any rock has the mark of the cisel like been done yesterday. Beautiful !
Stop 7

15 min Admission included

Definetly a phenomenal Basilica that you do not expect to admiore in Genoa but in Rome... but ias is Genoa :-). Do not forget that these people where the richest of the known world from 1300 till at least 1700 . Surely very " tight " with the money , they where also in need to ask for forgiveness, considering how they earn the massive quantity of wealth they had and that's why oin Genoa you have amazing, stunning " show off " Churches. Was the main way to show your power and wealth, apart obviously, building marvelous palaces made in marble and gold. ( marble was free ( almost ) as Carrara become a colony in 1284 ; this explain you why Genova is made in marble .
Stop 8

15 min Admission included

A dispaly of power in white . Marble everywhere and possibly we visit one of the students' exams roo. Stuccos, painting on the wall and a lovely wood amphiteatro where student can see the exams.
House of Francesco Maria Balbi Piovera

5 min Admission included

We can't walk to the upper floors but the ground floor is enough to see the grandeur of this family. Pity they plaster the wall and canceled the painting till the ceiling that has been restored to ghis natrural beauty and modifiied.
Palazzo Nicolo Lomellini

10 min Admission included

Gorgeous building ! Any human being would love to live here. You will see and understand what means getting back from work and jumpo into the 1500 centry in a stunning painted building with probably the most beautiful stairs in Genoa. If you know Escher you will see that the Genoese designed them well before him :-).
Chiesa di San Filippo Neri

5 min Admission included

Lovely, little , cosy church with a wonderful statue of a beautiful Lady that her smile seems real

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pleased to meet you At 10.00 am. at the TRAIN STATION "GENOVA PIAZZA PRINCIPE" kindly stay in front of the TICKET OFFICE in the MAIN HALL please note there are 2 Railway Station in Genoa: Brignole and " Principe "; we meet at PRINCIPE). COORD:44°25′00″N 8°55′14″E

End point

Pleased to meet you At 10.00 am. at the TRAIN STATION "GENOVA PIAZZA PRINCIPE" kindly stay in front of the TICKET OFFICE in the MAIN HALL please note there are 2 Railway Station in Genoa: Brignole and " Principe "; we meet at PRINCIPE). COORD:44°25′00″N 8°55′14″E

Pickup points

Hotel Britannia
Hotel Aquila & Reale
Hotel Helvetia
Hotel Armonia
Hotel Nuovo Nord
Hotel Lausanne
Hotel Cairoli
Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton
HNN Luxury Suites
Genova Marina Hotel
NH Collection Genova Marina
Hotel Acquaverde

and 23 more pickup points

Please Note in case there are more people then you i piuck everybody at one point , but in any case i will let you know 48 hours before and organize your transffer to the Pick up point .

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditionsMinimum drinking age is 18 years.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.