8 Days in Genoa: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Alia Sanfilippo

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day adventure in Genoa, Italy, as you explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic pizza, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Liguria. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement and discovery!

Trip to Genoa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Genoa

$180

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Floating, climb-aboard replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, built for the 1985 film "Pirates."

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Art, History, and Delicious Delights

$140

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 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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$13

120 - 180 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

3 - 4 min

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Pasticceria Liquoreria Marescotti di Cavo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Maritime Heritage and Historic Landmarks

$171

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

3 - 4 min

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Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

120 - 144 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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La Cremeria delle Erbe a Genova , e' una gelateria molto rinomata , da noi puoi trovare gelati a tutti i gusti, il personale e' molto gentile e disponibile , non esitare a venirci a trovare, ti aspettiamo!...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

4 - 5 min

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Quaint 18th-century reconstruction of the childhood home of Christopher Columbus.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Palaces, Museums, and Gastronomic Delights

$148

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Romanesque church & cloister with dozens of frescoes dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

6 - 9 min

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This grand, towered gate in the 12th-century walls of Genoa was restored in the 19th & 20th century.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Genoa

$98

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Caffetteria artigianale

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 6From Cathedrals to Lighthouses

$145

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

15 - 22 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 7Aquatic Wonders and Gastronomic Delights

$141

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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Urban square with an imposing triumphal arch & lawns engraved with the symbol of Columbus's ships.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Ristorante - Pizzeria

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 8Natural History and Culinary Farewell

$107

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1154 In total

Activities & Food:$1128

Transport:$27