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Genoa: Historic Centre Guided Walk

Milan, Italy2 hoursGuided in English

Find your way through the medieval lanes of Genoa with a local guide, from grand palaces to the old port. A simple day trip from Milan, about 1.5 hours by train.

2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The narrow caruggi lanes
  • Cathedral of San Lorenzo
  • Palaces of the Strada Nuova
  • Piazza De Ferrari
  • Tips for focaccia and the old port

Full description

Genoa was one of the great maritime republics, and its wealth shows in the painted palaces of the Strada Nuova and the striped cathedral of San Lorenzo. Around them runs a maze of narrow alleys, the caruggi, where shops, chapels and bakeries have traded for centuries.

This two-hour walk gives you the shape of the old city and its stories, from Columbus to the bankers who lent to kings, so you can carry on exploring afterwards. The route is flexible and adapts to the day.

Itinerary

  1. Piazza De Ferrari

    Meet in the main square for an overview of the city.

  2. Cathedral and alleys

    San Lorenzo and the medieval lanes towards the port.

  3. Palace street

    The Renaissance palaces of the Strada Nuova.

Included

  • Local guide
  • Walking tour of the historic centre

Not included

  • Entry to palaces and museums
  • Food and drinks
  • Train to Genoa

Meeting point

Confirmed in your booking documents; in central Genoa near Piazza De Ferrari.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The old town is hilly in places; wear comfortable shoes.
  • Trains from Milan Centrale to Genova Piazza Principe take about 1.5 hours.
  • The walk runs in light rain.

Frequently asked questions

Does the tour go inside palaces?

No, it is an outdoor walk; museum tips are given along the way.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, at an easy pace.

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