Italy · GENOA & THE LIGURIAN RIVIERA
30 tours
These are the 15 best Genoa & Ligurian Riviera Tours. Each one carries its price, its running time and the detail that actually decides it, so you can pick and get on with the rest of the trip.
Skip the line to Genoa’s big aquarium. See 5,000 animals across 400 species, including dolphins in Renzo Piano’s pavilion, plus focaccia.
“Easy entry and ticket was cheaper than on original website. The focaccia was delicious.”
Genoa boat day to Camogli, San Fruttuoso, and Portofino. Colorful harbors, Abbey views, swims, yachts, and dolphin chances.
“the trip was fab and the places visited were beautiful however I purchased what was advertised as a full day trip to Camogli, San Fruttuoso & Portofino but when we got to the port we were told that our tickets were only for Camogli and we had to pay a further €16 which I thought was a bit naughty because the title in itself is VERY misleading”
Genoa hop-on hop-off buses with red and blue routes, open-top panoramas, and audio in 8 languages, valid 24 or 48 hours.
“great way to get oriented to a new city! easily could go around a few times and well worth the cost.”
Genoa Aquarium plus a port-view lunch at Tender Café. See major marine exhibits, then refuel with a sandwich and drink.
“L'acquario di Genova è sempre affascinante. Peccato l'esperienza negativa col parcheggio (2 ore di coda). È assurdo dover segnalare l'orario di ingresso se c'è l'incognita del parcheggio. Mi hanno comunicato che entro 2 ore si può entrare e se non si riesce si perde il biglietto! Pazzesco. Ottimo il menù panino al bar”
Half-day ferry from Genoa to glamorous Portofino, with coastal photo stops, 70 to 80 minutes ashore, and time for gelato.
“Really great experience, beautiful stop offs and easy to get your tickets”
4-hour Pelagos Sanctuary cruise from Genoa with a biologist guide, open-sea searching for whales, dolphins, and turtles in deep water.
“Out of this world! We saw 2 big pods of Striped Dolphins, some mothers with calves and a few Cuvier’s Beaked Whales. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and were glued to their binoculars the whole time to try and find some marine wildlife for us. It was truly magical and we got to see them all up really close. The captain of the ship was very respectful to the animals and did not try to chase them. Excellent value for money. Thank you again. Katie and Amanda Hughes from Norfolk, UK.”
4.5-hour Genoa cruise in the Pelagos Sanctuary with marine biologists, chasing whales and dolphins for great photos.
“Bellissima esperienza! Siamo stati fortunati nell’avvistamento mozzafiato di 3 Capodogli! E Un gruppo di Delfini… peccato non aver visto megattere (nostro sogno) ma sarà per la prossima volta! Torneremo sicuramente:)”
Walk Genoa’s old-town caruggi and Rolli palaces with museum access to Strada Nuova and Sant’Agostino, all in 2 hours.
“Great tour guide through marvelous city. A must do.”
Sail from Genoa to Portofino with two free hours to wander Piazzetta and Castello Brown. Great value, quick and scenic.
“Really enjoyed the boat trip from Genoa to Portofino. Everything was done with ease from getting the boat and returning on time. Plenty of time to look around,I recommend if you can make it walking up to Castello Brown for lovely views.”
Guided walk through Genoa’s Rolli Palaces UNESCO site, visiting Palazzo Rosso, Tobia Pallavicino, Lomellino, and Imperiale for $16.
“Our guide Ana was great! She gave a bilingual presentation that was very clear, informative and also funny. Ana clearly knows and loves Genoa and also has a passion for her job. She patiently and kindly answered even the silliest of questions and even showed us several botteghe storiche, which were not part of the tour, but were part of Genoa's story.”
Taste Genoa on a 3.5-hour walking food tour, sampling pesto, Recco cheese focaccia, and more, with wine or gelato included.
“Our guide, Serena, was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the city. She took us to several places to sample traditional local dishes such as fried mixed seafood, focaccia, cheese focaccia, pesto pasta, and gelato, while sharing the history of Genoa. We also added the drinks package, which allowed us to try local cocktails, wines, and beer. Our family truly enjoyed this experience thanks to Serena, who did an excellent job.”
Full-day Milan to Genova and Portofino with guided city walks, a coastal boat ride, and harbor time in Portofino plus Santa Margherita.
“Great tour and Guide. Well organized and they shared with us a lot of information that helped to know more about the culture , tradition of the cities . Thank you Serena, Luca and team.”
Genoa’s top aquarium and FantaCinema’s cult fantasy movie exhibits in one ticket, with easy Porto Antico pairing and skip-the-line access.
“layout was great for fitting so much in and plenty of space even when busy didn't feel over crowded a definte must visit if your visiting the port”
Make Ligurian basil pesto and fresh pasta on a rooftop in Genoa, then eat your meal with wine, antipasti, and dessert.
“Highly recommend - great host. Had a wonderful time on the rooftop making pasta and drinking wine! Great communication - did this activity while on a cruise. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.”
Step into Genoa’s City of Children and Young Museum, a 1.5-hour ticket where optical illusions and five-sense play meet easy family fun.
“Il gioco del olfatto è piaciuto. Ma il museo è troppo piccolo per quello che ti fanno pagare. E non ho visto nulla di più, anzi! rispetto agli altri musei dei sensi o illusioni..”
