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Genoa: The Magnificent Maritime Republic

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 / 5 (45 reviews)
Genoa was one of the four sea-republics in Italy and the Genoese had colonies all over the Mediterranean. In the Renaissance time Genoa became even the richest town in Europe, and at that time Strada Nuova was built: an extraordinary street flanked by frescoed and stuccoed palazzi, which are now a World Heritage. A guided tour in Genoa with a local tourist guide dedicated to people who are in town for the first time. During the guided tour our guests will enjoy the most important sights of Genoa: the imposing St. Lawrence Cathedral (during services times the cathedral is closed for general visiting), the Ducal Palace, the old port area with the historical St. George Palace, the magnificent Renaissance palaces of Via Garibaldi (UNESCO World Heritage), the narrow lanes of the old town and the main square Piazza De Ferrari.

Details and Prices

Tour Guide
Our English speaking, local, licensed Tour Guides
Duration
ca. 2 hours
Languages
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutsch
Price
  • 6-10 people: €46-26/person
  • 5 people: €46/person
  • 4 people: €56/person
  • 3 people: €73/person
  • 2 people: €108/person
  • 1 person: €210
Included
A licensed local tour guide.
Private guided tour tailored to your interests and preferences.
Insider tips and local recommendations.
Excluded
tickets, food+drink

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Why Choose GoNativeGuide?

In English
All our guides speak English at a very high level, removing any language barriers.
Private Tours
We offer private tours only. It is exclusively for you, your family, friends, colleagues or the people you invited.
Tailored For You
We customize your tour to match your interests, pace, schedule and preferences.
Verified Guides
All our guides are local, licensed, verified professionals who are passionate about their city and culture.
Families Welcome
Our tours are perfect for families with children. Our guides adapt the experience to keep everyone engaged and entertained.
Insider Tips
Our guides will show you the main sights as well as hidden gems. They are happy to share the latest insider tips and recommendations about their city.
Highly Rated
Read our reviews to learn about the unique experiences of our guests!

Tour Guides in Genoa

Get to know our 3 tour guides in Genoa.

Tiziana
Tiziana

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 / 5 (16 reviews)

Since 2003 I work as a local guide in Genoa, and I constantly deepen the knowledge of its culture, history and art. I often organize specific tours in my place: photography, literature, Middle Ages, Modern Style are my favourite subjects. Sometimes I even manage to put together a tour and a yoga practice! I am looking forward to meet you in Liguria: its beauty will amaze you!

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Andrea
Andrea

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 / 5 (28 reviews)

Passionate guide / Long experience / Training as an interpreter / Living myself in the heart of the Old Town :-) Why a guide in Genova? Because it is amazingly dense and rich + complex to discover on your own. Local guide here is REALLY what makes the difference.

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Fausta
Fausta

Qualified tourist guide and tour manager since 1997. Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian. Walking tours. Tailor-made tour. Private tours. Half day or Full day tours. Barrier-free visits on request.

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Genoa Frequently Asked Questions

We have collected the answers for you for some of the frequently asked questions from our visitors in Genoa.

Genoa was a wealthy Maritime Republic that thrived for centuries on trade, and thus boasts one of the largest and best-preserved medieval historic centers in Europe.
Not to be missed are the Old Port, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Doge's Palace, and the splendid Renaissance palaces built during the Genoese golden age, the 16th century.

Yes, in Genoa, 42 Renaissance buildings were declared a World Heritage Site in 2006.

Yes, the tour will be a pleasant walk of about two hours through Genoa's medieval historic center, where we will walk along the typical narrow streets known in dialect as "carruggi."