Money well spent, guide was knowledgeable and gave useful tips. 2 hours flew by.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Professional tour guide
Excludes
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide at Piazza de Ferrari. Your guide will be standing between the fountain and Palazzo della Borsa. Please make sure to leave your right phone number in case our guide needs to contact you.
Return
- Meet your guide at Piazza de Ferrari. Your guide will be standing between the fountain and Palazzo della Borsa. Please make sure to leave your right phone number in case our guide needs to contact you.
Itinerary
Nestled in the heart of Genoa, Italy, Plaza de Ferrari captivates with its timeless elegance and rich cultural heritage. This historic square, adorned with majestic buildings and the iconic bronze fountain, serves as a picturesque meeting point for locals and visitors alike. Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance, surrounded by the allure of Genoa's history and the energy of contemporary Italian life. Plaza de Ferrari in Genoa, a mosaic of tradition and modernity awaiting your exploration.
Step into the grandeur of Genoa's history at Palazzo Ducale, where regal architecture tells tales of centuries past. This majestic palace, with its ornate facades and intricate detailing, stands as a testament to the city's cultural richness. Wander through opulent halls adorned with art and immerse yourself in the ambiance of a bygone era. Palazzo Ducale in Genoa beckons, inviting you to traverse the corridors of time and discover the legacy of this architectural masterpiece.
Porta Soprana is a medieval gateway to Genoa's storied past. Standing proudly, this iconic structure transports you to a time of knights and fortifications. Marvel at the twin towers that guard the entrance and imagine the bustling life within the city walls. Porta Soprana encapsulates the spirit of Genoa's medieval charm, inviting you to traverse its historic threshold and embark on a journey through the captivating tales of this ancient maritime city.
Explore the birthplace of discovery at Casa di Cristoforo Colombo in Genoa. This humble abode, where the renowned explorer Christopher Columbus once dwelled, whispers secrets of maritime adventures. Casa di Cristoforo Colombo is a poignant tribute to exploration, offering a glimpse into the beginnings of one of history's most significant journeys.
Delve into the mystical depths of Genoa at Pozzo di Giano. This ancient well, steeped in mythology, is said to be linked to the Roman god Janus. Uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface as you stand before this enigmatic well, where echoes of the past resonate. Pozzo di Giano in Genoa is not just a physical landmark but a portal to a bygone era, inviting you to connect with the city's intriguing historical tapestry.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Genoa at Piazza San Giorgio. This charming square, adorned with the graceful San Giorgio church, is a haven of tranquility in the bustling city. Immerse yourself in the delightful surroundings, where vibrant cafes and historic buildings create a perfect setting for relaxation. Piazza San Giorgio in Genoa invites you to experience the harmonious blend of culture and serenity, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking the authentic charm of this Italian gem.
This majestic cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, stands as a symbol of spiritual grace and historical significance. Marvel at the intricate details of its façade and step inside to be enveloped in an atmosphere of sacred serenity. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo invites you to explore the spiritual and artistic richness that defines Genoa, creating a profound connection with the city's illustrious past.
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.
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Reviews
Brilliant walking tour with Megan, her love for Genoa and knowledge made this tour jam packed with info and history. Megan is a super engaging tour guide, highly recommend booking a tour with her to begin your stay in Genoa.
Grace:Our guide Megan arrived in Genoa to study Italian language and history only in March and yet her knowledge was amazing. She truly is passionate about the country, the culture and the history.... and it was apparent. Gino: Megan is in the top 5% of tour guides in my life and i'm 67 with 47 years of international travel. Megan was familiar with all aspects of genoese history and culture going back 3000 years. Very impressive and im a college professor
Megan was professional, knowledgeable, & well prepared. She was open to questions and made the tour interesting! Thanks
Megan, our tour guide, was fantastic. Her knowledge of the city and its history was fascinating and extensive.
Megan Bookout was wonderful. A well-informed guide with a perfect personality. She planned an excellent tour.
Great tour with Megan! She had great knowledge of the area and the history of Genoa, took us to places we did not know, spoke well, was well paced, and was a joy to be with. Well done!
Great experience and great tour guide. Would definitely recommend. We learnt many unknown interesting facts about Genoa.
A really good ‘hidden gems’ walk, as described, although we did go past the cathedral and the old port so everything was covered. Perfect to be away from the cruise ship hoards doing the main sights. Antonio our guide was a good communicator via WhatsApp as to where exactly to meet, and his history knowledge was impeccable. Recommend this walk.
This was hidden gems rather than top sights (we’ve been to Genoa before) but Cathedral and old port were covered. Really interesting and informative, Antonio was a very knowledgeable guide with a clear thirst for history. Recommend this tour.
Antonio was an excellent guide, full of insight and information about what we were seeing. He took us around to places in the old town that most people don’t visit - hidden gems. The tour was interesting and fun, and Antonio was a great guide.
Great tour, our tour guide she was very knowledgeable and communicative. She cover all the old historical areas and much more. She was great. Totally recommend this tour and her as a tour guide!
This tour was guided by Antonio, who gave us a perfect introduction to history, culture and places which not easy to discover without a local guide person. He had inspired us to explore Genoa even more. I would highly suggest this tour.
Megan really knows the city and its history. Really great and informative tour with lots of historical facts in every site. Highly recommend it
It was an interesting experience. Lots to learn but beyond that, it’s the impression of bygone centuries that is Genoa’s charm. The old and new palazzo’s and towers will stay with me together with their stories.
Guidance was excellent. Megan had so much interesting information about vast history and evolution of this beautiful snd rugged city. She explsined eveything in very constructrd way even stories covered one thousand years
Good tempo, not too slow or fast, even in the heat! Interesting knowledge about the city centre and good tips for our holiday :) and tasted some nice drinks at a cafe
Megan was friendly and pleasant throughout the tour and shared many facts about Genoa. However it was disappointing to not have someone local with a good knowledge and background of the city running the tour. This was somewhat misleading in the advertising.
Megan was fun to be with & knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour & seeing parts of Genoa that we wouldn’t have otherwise seen.
Megan was a great guide- very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. We had visited Genoa before, but she really gave us depth and context. She gave us great tips on a restaurant which we then went to, and on the lift up to a viewpoint. Fantastic!
Great tour with Megan. We have seen and learn a lot about Genova. Megan is very knowledgeable, great story teller and genuinely a nice person.
Really enjoyed our walk with Megan, who was knowledgable, friendly and kind. Superb introduction to Genoa, telling us about the geography and history, sharing some top tips about places to eat and drink, and finishing up with a great viewing point. Genoa isn’t the easiest city to get your head around, so this was a great orientation with a really great guide
Megan was excellent & very knowledgeable. It is a hilly walk & in the intense August heat, it was difficult for my elderly parents.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour tour with Megan. She provided us with a comprehensive historical backdrop of Genoa in a personalized way. She had an incredible knowledge of Genoa history and provided pertinent context. I appreciated walking through the more “ remote “ areas that we would have otherwise not experienced on our own. I highly recommend tour and specifically tour with Megan!
Great tour around old town ; Antonio was a very nice and knowledgeable guid!
Megan was a friendly guide on this private tour. Despite only recently being in Genoa, her historical knowledge was good. We walked around 3 miles through various parts of the city, kn the 2 hour tour.
The woman who gave the tour has been living in Genoa for 3 months Originally she came from Tennessee , USA She was nice, did her best. But all her knowledge was from internet and books. She had no local knowledge , never had such an experience Also the organization is to blame for their act and I will appreciate if the money is returned
We had a lovely and informative tour of Genova old town. Antonio was great - friendly and very knowledgeable. Thanks for a lovely morning
Great tour! Antonio was very nice, informative and interesting. He took us to places we never would have found. Gave us a great appreciation for Genoa.
Cristiana was an amazing guide and a wonderful person who embraced our group’s silly energy with a smile and clearly had a deep knowledge of Genova’s history. We covered a lot of sights within easy walking distance of each other. Great fun from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Our guide was very knowledgeable. The meeting process was disorganized. The meeting instructions upon booking were vague, and the tour operators did not explain that additional instructions would be provided the morning of the tour on WhatsApp.
Guide moved us in no organized way. Guide was late and just left us at end of trip in different place than where we started. Just moved us from place to place
The guide Antonio did not arrive. We waited with other people for 20 minutes but no news. We were here for only one day and this destroyed our plans for the visit.
I booked the 11:30 tour. It was cancelled so they asked if I could take the 10:00 tour. I said yes, then that got cancelled too and they asked if I could take the tour the next day. I asked what time the tours were and got no reply.
Antonio was the best! Even before the tour started Antonio communicated through WhatsApp exactly where to meet him and how to identify him. During the tour, Antonio was pleasant and knowledgeable about Genoa's history. He guided us through traditional and unexpected sights and easily answered our questions. He also provided me with excellent restaurant recommendations. He certainly made my first visit to Genoa very special.
I booked a guided tour in Spanish and they just cancelled it a few hours before the tour. Very unprofessional and incompetent. Don’t book with them. That’s a German agency booking tours in Genoa. Not serious people.
I joined the walking tours in Genoa with Antonio. He's acknowledged and took us to many hidden germs that I didn't hear about from influencer. Recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Old Town of Genoa.
Antonio gave a great tour of Old Town. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was done at a comfortable pace. Learned a lot that we wouldn’t know had it not been for the tour.
We enjoyed Antonio's Tour a lot. His path were good and very interesting. He is very knowledgeable in Genova's history and he also gave us some good recommendations. We definitely recommend his tour in Genova. Vi auguro ogni bene! Thank you, Antonio's.
Excellent guide with a good knowledge of genoa's old areas & navigation.
Antonio was an excellent guide. He made it enjoyable and informative, building up a clear history for us and telling lots of interesting stories. He made us feel relaxed straight away and encouraged us to ask questions which we did. The route took us to many sights and hidden corners of the old city. We strongly recommend it for the beginning of your stay because he gave us an understanding of the whole city and he told us about places to eat and drink.
Antonio grew up in Genova and gave us a new appreciation for the combination of old and new and myriad alleys and piazzas. We enjoyed our tour very much. I only wish we could have taken it on our first day instead of the last. (His English is very good)
Antiono was a amazing guide So knowledgeable and very friendly also speaks really good English it was a pleasure to be on his tour
The tour was great, guide Antonio was amazing, very knowledgeable about history, architecture, culture. It was a real pleasure to talk with him during the walk! Antonio made an effort to let us know precisely where to meet and how to recognise him! Thank you the tour was really lovely!
Nice and easy walk in the old area were "ordinary" people of Genoa live. Narrow streets, not a "tourist attraction" walk, which we found to be very interesting Great guide, full of info.
Got to see a lot of the back-streets of Genova. interest places and stories of the early days. Some amazing history and facts about how the town was shaped. Easy walk
Fun and interesting walking tour! And our tour guide Ronny was amazing! He took us off the Main Street and dived into the deep and old town of Genova. We strolled through different small alleys, learning about the history and story of different palazzo and piazza. Highly recommended!
Antonio made the meeting point & time very easy.. he was very knowledgeable about the history of Genova and how it fit into the greater world. He was also very thoughtful of the pace for an older person.
Perfect tour around the streets of the old town of Genova!
We had a great time with Antonio. He showed us the beauty of the old city and gave us recommandation for out trip. Thanks a lot
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