10 Days in Genoa: Unveiling the Secrets of the Maritime City

Laura Ranft

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Genoa's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover hidden gems, explore majestic palaces, and immerse yourself in the wonders of the sea. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Italy's maritime jewel.

Trip to Genoa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures and Historic Squares

$42

Aristocratic residence from the 16th century, decorated with frescoes & paintings from the period.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$23

8 - 12 min

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City square known for its 1930s bronze fountain, home to several important cultural institutions.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Park featuring a waterfall & the Edoardo Chiossone Oriental Art Museum in a reconstructed villa.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 2A Glimpse into Genoa's Noble Heritage

$60

17th-century former aristocratic family's home, now an art gallery with portraiture & Old Masters.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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Striking white stone palazzo for noted European art including works by Rubens, Veronese & Van Dyck.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 3From Lighthouses to Natural Wonders

$38

$ 10

Massive stone tower, lighthouse & city landmark with fortifications, a museum & medieval origins.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

16 - 20 min

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Catholic church featuring an opulent baroque interior & a Romanesque belltower & cloister.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Museum of Natural History “Giacomo Doria”

Museum opened in 1867 with a large collection of taxidermy birds & mammals, plus rocks & fossils.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

Day 4Palaces, Cathedrals, and Ecological Marvels

$45

16th-century home to extension of Palazzo Bianco Gallery, including Paganini's violin and more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

7 - 10 min

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Black-&-white-striped Romanesque cathedral with a frescoed interior, housing unique holy relics.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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Renzo Piano–designed bubble-shaped building on the water, showcasing tropical plants & animals.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

Day 5Serenity and Beauty at Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini

$38

Elegant 19th-century villa with a museum & guided tours through European botanical gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

Day 6Step into Royalty at the Royal Palace Museum

$38

Opulent royal palace with fine stuccowork & frescos in the hall of mirrors, ballroom & throne room.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

Day 7Maritime Tales and Castle Charms

$94

Expansive maritime museum with reconstructed ships, a moored submarine & original artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$56

20 - 30 min

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Worldwide cultural artifacts collected by a sea captain, on show in his 19th-century Gothic mansion.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 8Dive into the Aquatic World and Historic Palaces

$94

Huge harborside aquarium housing marine & freshwater species in aquatic ecosystem display tanks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

6 - 9 min

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Famed, mural-covered monument & once a prison that housed a prison & allegedly held Marco Polo.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

Day 9Fun-filled Adventures at The City of Children and Young

$38

Science & technology center for children aged 2 to 12, with interactive, educational exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

Day 10Italian Resurgence and Natural Delights at Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano and Parchi di Nervi

$19

$ 5

Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano

Palace museum housing art & artifacts documenting the 19th-century Italian unification movement.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

142 - 171 min

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English-style parkland & rose gardens grouped around hillside villas, plus a modern art museum.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $518 In total

Activities & Food:$503

Transport:$15