Genoa Free Walking Tour – Maritime Republic, Caruggi Alleys & the Old Harbour
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Genoa, Italy
Genoa
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Italian, Spanish (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Genoa, 'la Superba', was once one of the most powerful maritime republics in the Mediterranean, and its faded grandeur still hides around every corner. On this walking tour a local guide leads you off the tourist trail into the caruggi – the dense, atmospheric medieval alleys that form the largest old town in Europe – where laundry hangs above artisan workshops and centuries-old shops.
You will learn about the seafaring merchants who built Genoa's fortune, admire the sumptuous palaces of the Rolli, and follow the scent of focaccia and pesto to the lively old harbour. Gritty, authentic and endlessly surprising, Genoa rewards the curious walker like few other Italian cities.
You will learn about the seafaring merchants who built Genoa's fortune, admire the sumptuous palaces of the Rolli, and follow the scent of focaccia and pesto to the lively old harbour. Gritty, authentic and endlessly surprising, Genoa rewards the curious walker like few other Italian cities.
Meeting point:
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Piazza De Ferrari, by the central fountain, Genoa
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Piazza De Ferrari: We start at the grand central fountain, where modern Genoa meets the old city.\nStop 2 – Via Garibaldi & the Rolli Palaces: A UNESCO-listed street of magnificent aristocratic residences.\nStop 3 – The caruggi: We plunge into the maze of medieval alleys, the soul of old Genoa.\nStop 4 – Cathedral of San Lorenzo: The striped marble cathedral and its curious unexploded wartime shell.\nStop 5 – Piazza San Matteo & the Doria quarter: The private square of the family that ruled the seas.\nStop 6 – House of Christopher Columbus: A stop at the reputed boyhood home of the famous navigator.\nStop 7 – Porto Antico (Old Harbour): We finish at the revived old port with its views over the Ligurian Sea.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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