Top Genoa Half-day Tours

Capital of Italy’s beautiful Liguria region, the coastal city of Genoa takes great pride in its local cuisine—with fresh flavors and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. On this walking tour, explore Genoa’s culture and lifestyle through its food and learn why Italian cuisine is the envy of the world. Sample pasta dishes with fresh pesto, local cheeses and seafood, and savory pastries, and taste the flavors the locals love.

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 !!

Spend a delightful morning getting to know Portofino on a three-our walking and boat tour with round-trip ferry tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure included. Climb to the Church of Saint Giorgio for panoramic views of the charming village, and then reward yourself with a focaccia tasting in the local bakery. Next, participate in a pesto making class, and then enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch over looking the water. Finally have some free time to explore on your own before catching your return ferry.

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.

• Ride admiring the astonishing landscape between Santa Margherita and Portofino: go at your own rhythm visiting the area as a local! • Briefing, instructions, roadbook & map: our local instructors will give you all the needed informations before you leave • Ride along the breathtaking road overlooking the sea between Santa Margherita & Portofino Park your bike in Portofino and walk around, enjoy an ice-cream stop or a short hike to the light house (options in the map we will provide) • Take your own time and enjoy your rhythm • Taste a local snack on our beach terrace (focaccia & limonata) or at our rental facility at your arrival • Lockers for your belongings at our facility; no need to bring useless stuff with you. • In summer, enjoy a swimming or snorkeling stop at our beach facility in Niasca (Paraggi Bay), on the road between Santa Margherita and Portofino

We are reasonably flexible with the itinerary as we are a completely private excursion..You can be "hands on" or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Be aware that our prices are based on a "minimum" of 4 persons. We will take 1,2,or3, but the 4 person minimum will apply. Simply enter your number of persons to reflect the correct price, all inclusive.

Treecycle brings you to discover the most unusual and beautiful places in town, out off the beaten tracks! The staff is made by local and enthusiastic guys and girls, that love their city and want to share with you its secrets and treasures; furthermore, we work only with small groups in order to guarantee a top quality level and to offer a tour tailored on you!

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.

Visit the pearls of Portofino gulf at your own pace with a passionate private guide and enjoy a typical lunch at an old mill just above Portofino village. Move from one village to the other with a panoramic trip by boat that will allow you to admire the beautiful coast and enjoy the best views. Visit the elegant coastal resort of Santa Margherita Ligure with its painted palaces, lush gardens, and villas. Reach Portofino by boat. Take a walk around the village with the famous small square overlooking the sea, the beautiful church of San Giorgio perched on the rocks and the castle. From Portofino reach the old mill in the heart of Portofino Natural Park with private transportation. Taste local specialties such as Corzetti hand-made pasta and pesto. Depending on your preferences, you can start the tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino. The schedule is flexible and the tour can be customized based on your interests. Guide at disposal only for you. No rush or strict schedule.

If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you! Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference! Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders' track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider's tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.

Spend a day immersed in the unique natural setting of Portofino Natural Park. Your expert private guide will accompany you along the marvelous trail that links the villages of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. You will walk among lush Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves and amazing cliffs admiring breathtaking sea views. The first part of the trail is uphill and follows one of the typical Ligurian country roads flanked by dry stone walls, then it continues almost flat, following the coast till reaching a perfectly restored old mill. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch tasting local recipes such as Corzetti hand made pasta seasoned with freshly made pesto, farm to table vegetable pies, local cheeses and salami, accompanied by the only beer made in Portofino. Take your time to relax and then continue to Portofino with private transportation or walking. Take a stroll and maybe a gelato in the lovely small square overlooking the sea.

- Discover Nervi, one of the most elegant neighborhoods in Genoa. - Walk along the amazing promenade that winds along the sea and the rocks with magnificent views extending till Portofino Promontory. - Be charmed by the special beauty of Nervi's park, unique historical gardens overlooking the sea - Discover ancient aristocratic villas - Fall in love with Camogli postcard picturesque village - Have a special focaccia tasting in the best bakery in Camogli Travel at your own pace with no rush, queues or strict schedule Discover beautiful spots far from mass tourism

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.

The ideal itinerary to explore the city history, which is connected to trade, banks, and money. This tour starts from Palazzo San Giorgio, which became the headquarters of the first Italian modern bank, the Banco San Giorgio, in 1407. We proceed to the Porto Antico Area, then to Piazza Bianchi and the Loggia dei Mercanti, the first stock market dating back to the end of XVI century. Nearby we will visit a typical shop where you will enjoy a delicious tasting of trofie with pesto sauce and pansoti with walnuts sauce. In the afternoon we will visit Piazza San Matteo, which was the curial square of the powerful Doria family, Palazzo Doria, home of the Fondazione Carige, and Palazzo Spinola, home of the Banco di Sardegna. The visit will lead us to Via Garibaldi, symbol of the Golden Century of Genoa, where many stately homes became headquarters of modern banks. The tour ends in Piazza de Ferrari, where the liberty building of the Nuova Borsa is located

E-bikes are the best way to enjoy the “riviera”. Reach easily amazing villages and unspoiled nature. Explore local authentic stops, traditional food and take astonishing pictures. Briefing, instructions, roadbook & map: our local instructors will give you all the needed informations before you leave local tips for amazing stops (off the touristic paths) e-bikes make uphill easy for everyone typical homemade food included amazing views, astonishing pictures the best way to be outdoors 12 months a year

Thematic visit. A "delicious" tour that will make you fall in love with focaccia, farinata and tasty pesto sauce. Meeting with the tour guide and start of this itinerant enogastronomic tour with tastings of typical products, sweets and local delicacies, in traditional shops in Genoa in the characteristic alleys called “caruggi”. This original tour is a new way to discover the city: you will visit typical places and interact with the Genoese searching for the best traditional meals of the city. Lunch in a wonderful location in the Porto Antico Area with an amazing panoramic view of the sea. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a pesto demonstration and taste the famous Genoese focaccia with Vermentino, a typical Ligurian white wine

Experience a unique urban walking tour of Genoa town. Guided by your local insider, follow ancient alleys climbing up on the hills surrounding Genoa, enjoy incredible views of the town from the top and try historical funicular and lift, to end up in the magnificent Via Garibaldi, known as the golden street and listed in the Unesco World Heritage Sites! Private custom-made itinerary: we can customize the tour based on your interests. Flexible departure times. Hassle-free pickup from your central Genoa hotel.

Enjoy an exclusive and sustainable experience discovering the most authentic side of Portofino. On the slopes of Portofino Mountain, you will be welcomed in the olive farm of a local family, who has resumed with great passion the traditional activity of olive growing and oil making. The location is breathtaking: a beautiful country estate surrounded by terraced gardens and olive trees. From here the view extends over the whole Gulf of Portofino. And it will be just for you since the family opens the doors of their gorgeous house just for our guests. Accompanied by the producer, you will have a walking tour among the olive trees and taste the unique olive oil they produce. Then, gathered in the sea view patio, your host will show you how to prepare pesto sauce with mortar and pestle. You will taste a plate of hand-made pasta seasoned with freshly made pesto, a farm to table salad, fruit, local cookies and coffee, all accompanied by local wine! Definitely a one of a kind experience!

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.

Savona is a seaport and a municipality in the Liguria Region. It is a cruise embarkation point and provides access to the beautiful coastal territory. Walking through the narrow streets of the historical center of Savona, we will find out together the oldest eateries, with their delicious and traditional dishes, enriched by delicately-flavored extra-virgin olive oil (typical from this side of Liguria). The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Discovering Genoa with the Ebike is the best solution to visit the historic center. A unique experience suitable for everyone

Travel like a local discovering the most authentic side of the Italian Riviera just a few minutes away from the famous Portofino village. With your expert and passionate local guide, discover Chiavari, a hidden gem not touched by tourism yet. Wander along the old alleyways lined with ancient arcades. Explore the lively open-air food market and find out old food shops passed down from generations. Be charmed by the traditional artisans' shops such as the woodcarver or the ones producing candles for the last five hundred years. Enjoy a relaxing pause in an old pastry shop and taste local cookies. Enter a traditional "Trattoria" and taste a plate of delicious Farinata, a sort of chickpea flour pancake that will delight your taste buds! Travel at your own pace with no rush or strict schedule. Travel like a local, away from mass tourism. Passionate private guide at disposal just for you.

Meet your guide on the train platform at the station in Camogli and visit the picturesque old town. Enter a well-known bakery to taste the PDO cheese focaccia. After leaving the center, take the boat towards Punta Chiappa, a beautiful rocky coastal stretch surrounded by unspoiled nature, within the Portofino Natural Park. From here take a stroll along the Park path that will take you to San Nicolò where you can admire the beautiful church millenary, you reach San Rocco, a picturesque village perched with spectacular views of the coast. Here you can enjoy an excellent aperitif in a bar carved into the rock, do not miss an excellent spritz with their saffron! Then enjoy the onion focaccia from the village bakery and start the descent on the easy paved road with incredible views of Camogli and the entire Riviera del Levante.

Enjoy this private walking tour of Genoa with your private tour guide. During this private tour you will get to know the most emblematic sites of the city, which has a lot of hidden gems that your private official tour guide will show you. The city has been declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage site. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know during this private tour of Genova: Port of Genoa Bassilica of San Lorenzo Stroll along the “Strade Nuove” (UNESCO world heritage site) Royal Palace Torre della Lanterna Get to visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe Much more! At the end of the tour, your private guide will drop you off in a central place in Genoa.