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Explore the city of Genoa with ease on a Segway during this small-group sightseeing tour. Learn about the importance of this historic port city as you zoom around historic landmarks including the Old Port district, the UNESCO-listed Caruggi area, and the Ducal Palace. End your tour with a relaxed walk along the seafront in the Porto Antico. All necessary equipment is provided and no previous Segway experience is necessary.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

Explore the vibrant port city of Genoa as well as the gorgeous seaside resort town of Portofino during this full-day experience. Enjoy a morning walking tour of the historic city of Genoa, followed by an excursion to the pretty coastal town of Portofino.

Genoa is known for its UNESCO-listed monuments and gigantic Aquarium, but there’s so much more to see in the port city. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Genoa local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

10/06/2020 Update- We normally operate the tour and we comply with all security guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keeps suggested social distance) We will take you to the oldest part of the historic center and walk through an unconventional itinerary: there is much to see in Genoa, but you must be willing to observe every detail because the beauty of the old city is more easily revealed to those who are determined to discover it. We will take you to the most fascinating spots of the city, which you will hardly find alone and we will make you travel through time by telling stories accompanied by the sound of a small guitar.

Medieval Genoa, the mysterious Genoa and the oldest Genoa, and the "Movida" district. An alternative tour to discover small secrets hidden in the labyrinth of alleys of the largest pedestrian historical center in Europe. A way to immerse yourself in history and legend, also visiting the most important monuments and places.

Discover Europe's largest medieval historic center, with the amazing Segway, in an hour ! Let our staff accompany you on a unique adventure, crossing the ancients alleys, visiting the most important places and the most significant monuments, in complete safety and practicality. The best way to get a complete overview of the whole Genoese center, in a short time.

This popular package represents the best way to discover the most iconic Genoa landmarks. During our walk we will shoot the most elegant streets, the spectacular alleys and the stunning landscape of the Port. You will be enthusiastic about the combination of architectures from different ages while enjoing the locals’ city life. Suggested for you if this is the first time you visit Genoa or if you want to experience the iconic side of the city. What’s the best lens for this Tour? Wide angle lens are absolutely great to include as many details as possible! So from 14 mm to 50 mm any lens is suitable for this tour. If you want to focus on the details you can bring a 200 mm as well and let your creativity fly! Groups are kept small – max 5 people- because we want to give you a relaxed, informal and friendly experience. You will gain photography skills enjoying new friends.

A guided itinerary that will take us back in time to the ancient Republic of Genoa, when manufacturing was one of the most important activities. Guided visit of the Diocesan Museum, a real treasury of valuable art, set up inside the San Lorenzo cloister.

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

The port city of Genoa is one of the most historically significant areas in Italy. Take a private tour of the city and discover its rich cultural traditions as you explore ancient landmarks including the Old Harbor, beautiful plazas, the Ducal Palace, and some of the monumental streets. Discover the musical tradition of the city with a dedicated guide.

Get to know Genoa on a 4-hour walking tour of the city’s historic sights with stops along the way to sample local delicacies. Learn about the city’s past battles and innovations. Visit local shops to try delicious hand-made focaccia, and sip local wines inside a wine shop. Meet the people who give the city its vibrant character while you explore on foot on a 3-mile walking tour past landmarks like one of the world’s first banks, and the birthplace of denim.

Explore the historic streets of Genoa Old Town on a 4-hour food tour, and discover the eateries loved by the locals. After visiting a historic candy shop, bakery, spice shop, and more, you’ll search for fresh basil at a food market. Learn the secrets behind a good Genoese pesto, then sample a dish of trofie pasta and pesto with wine. The tour is run with a private guide, just for your sole group.

Genoa one of the most important and rich cities during the Age of the Republic of Genoa was the homeland of duke Andrea Doria, the home town of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus and of the compositor Paganini: this city is really interesting. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.

Experience Genoa with a guide on a comprehensive, private, walking tour. Discover the intricate network of alleyways that make up the City’s medieval center, see the old harbor, Piazza De Ferrari, the Opera house, and many more historic sights. Learn about the city’s culture and hear the stories behind the landmarks and buildings that you pass. Avoid tourist traps, and gain context and understanding of your surroundings with a one on one tour.

Walk with a tour guide through the typical alleys and villages of Genoa. Go through a labyrinth of flavors and aromas, to create the perfect taste itinerary. Hear the history of the city, taste some delicacies in an authentic version in places that only the Genoese know. The focaccia, so unique that it ranks as a World Heritage Site, freshly baked in the best bakery in the city. Eat the Farinata, the salty chickpea pie, thin and tasty. Taste slowly the pànera, the coffee parfait typical of the provincial capital. Discover other ancient recipes handed down from generation to generation, such as in the historic and award-winning artisan chocolate and confectionery workshop in the center, a real gem.

If you want to live a unique experience in Genoa, you cannot miss this tour! In 2 hours you will get to see the main highlights of Genoa while eating typical dishes on the go. With the company of a local guide you will start the tour from the Old Port of Genoa and you will go into the heart of the city, the historical centre. While walking along the alleys, crossing the main squares, Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari, and marvelling at Genoa’s architecture, you will try typical dishes on the go. Learn how to make fresh Basil Pesto and try some on a piece of bread. Try some freshly fried seafood, typical of cities by the sea. Taste some delicious Focaccia, typical flat bread that will be available in three different flavours: olive oil, onions and olives. Try all three of them! End the tour with sweet treats: Gelato and Canestrelli, that are typical Ligurian cookies. Share your love for food with fellow foodies like you, while enjoying some culture, history and architecture!

You will have an AUTHORIZED LOCAL GUIDE, prepared and passionate at your disposal, to discover not only the history and art of Genoa, but also its traditions, culinary specialties (and you will have a little taste of it!) And the life of all days of a magnificent city, but which preserves its most beautiful treasures with great reserve.

Language barriers can make it tricky for visitors to communicate at local shops in Genoa. Avoid potential translation issues, and discover secret local spots you likely wouldn’t uncover alone by going on a historic shops tour. Highlights include a chocolate factory, a barber shop, a luxury clothes store, a butcher, a pastry shop, an ancient pharmacy, and much more. A perk of the experience is that snacks and alcoholic beverages are included.

A path that will lead you to the discovery of Camogli, the most beautiful and romantic village of Golfo Paradiso, with its tower houses, painted with bright pastel colors and its typical Ligurian old town. You can visit the sea museum Museo Marinaro "Giò Bono Ferrari" which includes nautical-related objects such as scale models of sailing ships and ships, nautical instruments for navigation as well as prints and paintings of the time. A pleasant walk along the typical Ligurian paths will take you to San Rocco di Camogli giving you a breathtaking view of the whole gulf. Along the way you can taste the typical gallette del marinaio (“sailor's biscuits") In the afternoon descent to Punta Chiappa, the singular tongue of rock that extends over the sea, passing through a path that allows the visit of the church of San Nicolò, a charming little church built by the monks of San Rufo. At the end, boarding the boat to return to Camogli. During the transfer you will see one of the oldest Ligurian tonnara (tuna fishery).

Thematic visit. Built on hills, Genoa city center is famous for its "Creuze", typical narrow streets made of bricks This is a unusual urban trekking that will lead you to Spianata Castelletto, an astonishing panoramic viewpoint where you will enjoy the amazing view of the city center and the Porto Antico Area and taste a traditional sweet. Next stop is the "Antica Farmacia Sant'Anna", an ancient herbal pharmacy built in 1600 where the Carmelite Friars will explain to you the secrets of natural remedies that they prepare with products from their gardens. Free lunch. In the afternoon, you will pass by the "Albergo dei Poveri" established in 1600 as a refuge for poor people and then you will reach the Carmine District with its picturesque little squares and streets with evocative names. In Piazza del Carmine you will visit the ancient Nostra Signora del Carmine e di Sant’Agnese church from the outside.

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. Explore the narrow lanes of the city that opens onto monument squares and Walls of Genoa that protected and defended the city of Genoa.

The guide awaits you at the Genova Principe station to go up with the historical rack railway up to the hill of the Port of Genoa. Get off at the Granarolo terminus, a quiet hamlet characterized by small villas, forts and historic powder magazines and known for a fantastic unusual panorama over the city of Genoa. From here begins an easy walk that takes you on the traces of the Roman road, the Via Postumia that connects Genoa to Aquileia in a distance of about 930 km. Descend along an ancient brick paving and reach Bolzaneto.

In the beautiful Gulf of Tigullio, in a succession of beautiful coves, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino will steal your heart! Guided tour of Rapallo, a city of very ancient origins with its old town full of shops, bars and restaurants, the typical Ligurian alleys, the promenade, and the elegant liberty cafés. Then, visit of Santa Margherita Ligure, an elegant town with brightly colorful houses and liberty style hotels. Free lunch during the day. In the afternoon, guided boat tour to Portofino, situated in a beautiful bay. Portofino is an ancient fishing village with tall and colourful houses that overlook in a semicircle the famous little square "Piazzetta". In the 50s it became an internationally renowned tourist destination, and it’s still keeping all its refined charm. Free time to shop in the elegant boutiques and enjoy a delicious ice cream in the famous little square "Piazzetta". Return to Santa Margherita Ligure by boat.