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Genoa Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio and Quizzes

Genoa, Italyby Ciceru

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Explore Genoa's essential landmarks at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour. Navigate through the city using a clear map and Google Maps directions while listening to captivating audio stories at 10 key stops. Engage with interactive quizzes that offer fun facts about each location, ensuring an enriching experience without the pressure of a group. This 2 km tour begins at Porta Soprana and lasts approximately 1.5 hours, making it ideal for individuals, families, or friends looking to discover the beauty of Genoa. With no time constraints and available daily, it's the perfect way to enjoy this historic city. - Self-guided tour allows you to explore without a group - 10 audio stories and quizzes at each landmark - 2 km walking route starting at Porta Soprana - Accessible any day, in any weather, with 6 months to complete the tour

What's included

  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Torri di Porta Soprana

    Pass by

    The twin-towered medieval gate through Genoa's 12th-century Barbarossa walls, once the city's grand main entrance.

  2. 2

    La Casa di Colombo

    Pass by

    The reputed boyhood home of Christopher Columbus, an 18th-century house rebuilt on the medieval site.

  3. 3

    Chiesa di San Matteo

    Pass by

    The church and private square of the powerful Doria family, heart of their medieval enclave.

  4. 4

    Palazzo Ducale

    Pass by

    The former seat of the Genoese Republic and its doges, a grand civic palace.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    Pass by

    Genoa's striped black-and-white marble cathedral, home to an unexploded WWII shell and the Sacro Catino.

  6. 6

    Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Rosso

    Pass by

    The red palace on UNESCO-listed Via Garibaldi, part of Genoa's Palazzi dei Rolli.

  7. 7

    Portici Di Sottoripa

    Pass by

    Genoa's medieval waterfront arcades, a portico of shops near the old port.

  8. 8

    Palazzo Di San Giorgio

    Pass by

    The frescoed home of the medieval Banco di San Giorgio, one of the world's oldest banks.

  9. 9

    Porta del Molo - Porta Siberia

    Pass by

    The fortified 16th-century gate to the old port, designed by Galeazzo Alessi.

  10. 10

    Old Port

    Pass by

    Renzo Piano's revitalized old harbour, reborn for the 1992 Columbus celebrations.

Meeting and pickup

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Porta Soprana. Open your experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Porto Antico. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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