Top Genoa Half-day Tours

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 !!

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.

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.

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. Private custom-made itinerary: we can customize the tour based on your interests Flexible departure times Hassle-free pickup from your central Genoa hotel

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

Take this tour to embrace not only the deliciousness of the cuisine of Genoa, but also the beauties of the city. In company of a local gourmand guide, you will taste many delights the city has to offer! Through the alleyways of the city, you will first try the typical Focaccia, irresistible flat bread with oil and salt. Then you will stroll down the food market, with fruit and vegetable stalls, fresh fish and just baked bread, and don’t forget to smell the basil fragrance that invades the market. Along the way you will try fried squids and stockfish, and speaking of basil, you will stop to eat a plate of "Trofie al Pesto". Genoa is famous for its basil and if you are in town you can’t miss a plate of pasta with pesto. At the end try a curious desert typical of Genoa, candied rose buds and candied violet petals to sweeten your tour. Live Genoa like a true Genoese!

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.

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.

The tour has been tailor made for cruise passengers who don't want to miss the "must-see", even with a limited amount of time. Anyway, the attractions listed can be changed upon request: we can skip or add one or more, or dedicate more attention to a specific subject (Middle Ages, trade & finance, music, etc)

Genoa is one of the most charming and beautiful cities in Italy. Art, food, and beautiful streets make it a must-see destination if you are in Italy! Its historical center is the largest in Europe and you will enjoy seeing the ancient and renaissance buildings, which display the virtue of the history of this city. Meet your guide at Genoa Cruise Ship Port or in the lobby of your hotel. Your guide will take you to the oldest part of the historic center of Genoa. You will see all main sights: Via Garibaldi, De Ferrari Square, Columbus’ house, and the medieval alleyways between the cathedral and the old port. In the end, your guide will leave you in one of the restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine or accompany you on your way back to your hotel or port.

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.

The tour makes you understand the history, the development, the value of the ancient port of Genoa and its lighthouse. The professional guide simplifies the understanding of the almost 900 years of Lanterna history and its meaning for the city and for the Genoese. Given the particularity of the site, with the 17th century walls, the fortifications, the stairs to the panoramic belvedere, the accompaniment of the guide facilitates the experience and makes it unique. Booking on this channel provides "skip the line" service and guarantees availability. Group visit only in Italian every last Sunday of the month from September to June. Visit with private guide, in Italian or English, on request from Tuesday to Sunday. Visit combined with other experiences in the city.

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

Thematic visit. You'll enjoy the breathtaking views of the "Superba" from the high grounds of the city while discovering the suggestive history of Genoa

10/06/2020 Update- We normally operate the tour and we comply with all security guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We are passionate about food! We believe that when it comes to visiting a place it’s not only important to see the most well-known attractions, but also to feel the atmosphere, to plunge into the culture and understand its traditions. Dive into local culture, discover history and traditions related to the typical dishes of the genoese cuisine. You'll walk in the historical center of Genoa and you will get to know the most charming spots and how they are connected to local food.

- 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

According to many tourists' opinions, Genoa is a city like no other. During this tour, you will get the most complete picture of this amazing city. We will drive through the most interesting and elegant areas, each of which has its own unique look and architecture.

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