Top Genoa Walking 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.

The Italian city of Genoa, where pesto got its start, is home to antique shops; stunning 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-century palaces; and scores of outstanding restaurants and bars. This tour leads you through the top sites, secluded squares, and hidden spots. You’ll try local Prosecco, coffee, pesto, and focaccia, all with the expertise of a local guide.

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 !!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

- 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

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.

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.

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!

Discover beautiful Portofino and Santa Margherita and taste delicious focaccia. Hike across the Natural Park and enjoy an amazing path with stunning views guided by a local expert.

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

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.

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.

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.

Cross Santa Margherita and its elegant Lungomare and then take one of the most beautiful paths in the Portofino Natural Park. Walk on an ancient mule track to Nozarego, at an altitude of 200 meters through Mediterranean scrub and mixed woods. Admire the view over the Gulf of Tigullio. Hear the story of one of the most beautiful coastal stretches in Italy, characterized by historic villas and castles overlooking the sea, by gardens in bloom and lush green of maritime pines and palm trees. Enter the Mulino del Gassetta, the last of the 35 mills in the area, restored as an ecomuseum of the Park, refuge and restaurant. After 2 hours and 30 minutes you will arrive at the characteristic tower houses of Portofino, the charming fishing village. Continue for another 30 minutes until you reach the Lighthouse, here, at the extreme tip of the Promontory, you can enjoy an aperitif (not included) or simply relax while admiring the view. Return to S. Margherita by boat or shuttle bus.

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).

Discover Camogli and Santa Margherita Ligure, 2 of the most picturesque villages of the Italian Riviera accompanied by a passionate local guide. We'll unveil to you which is the best bakery in Camogli and here we will stop for a special tasting of different kinds of focaccia. Try local street food in Santa Margherita beside a very special gelato. - Depending on your preferences, you can start the tour in Santa Margherita Ligure or Camogli.

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.

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.