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.

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.

Stroll through the historic center of Genoa with a typical storyteller to immerse yourself in the legends and life of this historic port city. Join your guide on this unusual itinerary that stops at important churches, squares and towers to tell fun stories accompanied by the music of a guitar. Explore the corners of Genoa off the typical tourist trail and discover the unique culture and history of the city as told by a modern 'minstrel'.

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.

See all the highlights of the beautiful coastal city of Genoa with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 48 hours. Enjoy great views of the city from the open-air top of a double-decker bus as you listen to commentary about the city and what you’re seeing. Get on at any of the 11 stops, and hop off any time you want to explore one of the nearby attractions. It’s the perfect way to get to know Genoa.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a hands-on home cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic four-course Genoese lunch with local wine and coffee. Work with your host to discover the secrets to traditional Genoese pesto, trofiette pasta, panzanella, and dessert. Sit down and enjoy your meal on a terrace overlooking the ocean and bring your new cooking skills and printed recipes home with you

Get an introduction to the local culinary styles of Genoa in this introductory cooking class. A professional chef will guide you in the preparation and the history of the three typical dishes, you will conclude your cooking lesson with a delicious lunch with the products you prepared. In this cooking class you will learn the preparation of these traditional foods: - Genovese Pesto, the worldwide known sauce, made of fresh basil’s leaves grounded with pine nuts and other ingredients in a marble mortar with a wooden or marble pestle. - Fugassa cö formaggio, a typical delicacy with an ancient origin back to 12th century from the area of Camogli and Recco. You will be guided by the chef in the preparation and the stretching of the dough in two thin layers that you will fill with prescinsêua, a typical soft cheese. - Canestrelli, a local flower-shaped biscuit with a hole in the center. This mouth-melting cookies are simple but tasty traditional sweets, something not to miss!

Hop on a bicycle and explore Genoa’s historic centre with us. You will encounter an urban city towards Art and Architecture, from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era. It has never been so easy and fun to discover Genoa by bike, so don't miss the opportunity and visit us. Bring your own camera to record everything. We will stop in a few important sites, very appreciated and visited by those who love sightseeing and breathtaking canvas. This tour was developed especially for those who cannot abandon a bicycle and really want to take a different and unique tour throughout Genoa’s downtown.

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!

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.

You will discover the most hidden places of Genoa, guided by local people who will entertain you with interesting stories and anectdotes about our beautiful city. Tours are available in english, french, spanish, german and italian.

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 !!

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.

Skip the hassle of getting around by ferry on your own and explore three of the Ligurian Riviera’s prettiest towns in one day with the help of a guide. Begin either in Santa Margherita or Portofino with a guided stroll through town, then hop on the ferry for a scenic cruise to San Fruttuoso. Relax on the beach or break for lunch (own expense) before catching the ferry to visit the final village.

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.

Visit two of the most picturesque villages on the Ligurian Riviera by land and sea in one day without the hassle of navigating public transportation on your own with this private tour. Meet your guide for a walking tour of Santa Margherita Ligure before boarding the coastal ferry together for a scenic cruise to Portofino. Stroll through this chic former fishing village and stop at a historic mill above town for a traditional lunch.

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)

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.

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.

You will gain photography skills enjoying the secret views of Genoa! Where We’ll walk through on of the the Europe’s largest historical city center, an incomparable combination of colors, lights and shadows. Our old city will reveal a lot of hidden gems, unexpected glimpses and you will live a more depth-in experience of Genoa. This Photo Tour is led by a local professional photographer. At the beginning of the walk a short lesson about composition will be provided. For whom Secret Genoa Photo Tour is photographic fun for everyone, from casual picture-takers using cell phone cameras to avid photographers with high-end gear. Groups or private Both. There is no minimum number required to be run, so it could be a 1to1 private tour or a small group tour. Same price per person. Groups are kept small – max 5 people- because we want to give you a relaxed, informal and friendly experience. With tasting The best genoese focaccia + coffee or cappuccino tasting is included.

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.

Lining the western Meditteranean Sea, Portofino Natural Regional Park—between Genoa and Cinque Terre—hides some of the coast’s wildest vistas. On this tour, you’ll start in the coastal village of Santa Margherita Ligure, walking the promenade above the sea. From here, a trail leads to Portofino, along forested cliffs jutting out from the coast. A former-mill-turned-restaurant is your destination for lunch and relaxation, before exploring more of this wild coastline.

Stroll through the charming historic center of Genoa and learn some anecdotes about the glorious past of the ancient Maritime Republic. Stop in authentic local shops to try the best specialties and visit an extraordinary winery located in the heart of the historic center to learn about the local wines produced in Valpolcevera: you will taste 2 different wines and also see the collection of ancient tools for the production of wines used in the century last!