Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
Genoa is one of the most mysterious cities in Italy. Its palaces are like treasure chests. You won't understand this until you open the doors and see the wealth brought by the Genoese from distant seas. On the tour, you will visit the palaces of marquises, dukes, and muses of great artists. We will go everywhere you can go for free, but you didn't know about it. I will reveal to you the meanings of this city so that you feel at home in Genoa.
What to expect
- You will walk the streets where Petrarch, Byron, Wilde, Verdi, and Chekhov left their mark. Marvel at the narrow labyrinths of the largest medieval center in Europe, preserving its authentic appearance to this day.
- Be impressed by the San Lorenzo Cathedral, where treasures and relics of the Catholic world, including the relics of John the Baptist, are kept
- Visit the Spinola, Lomellini, de Ferrari, Carrega-Cataldi palaces
- See the ancient port, Porta Soprana, Columbus' house, the main city square, Carlo Felice Theatre, Via XX Settembre, Garibaldi monument, and many other places
- Learn about the activities of secret Masonic societies
- Understand what inspired Hitchcock to create mystical films and where the favorite restaurant of Frank Sinatra, the Pope, and Mikhail Gorbachev is located
- Along the way, taste the quintessence of Genoese pesto sauce, invented in Liguria, and find out why Genoese focaccia is famous worldwide
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