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Free tour

Free Tour of the Historic Center of Genoa

4.20
Acceptable(5)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English, Spanish and Italian
Guru: Michele
Registered on 17 June 2024
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Hi everyone! My name is Michele and I'm originally from Genoa! I recently became an official tour guide and since I love traveling and meeting people from all over the world, I thought that doing the Free Tour in Genoa could be a unique opportunity to travel while staying at home, showing my city to tourists who visit it. they visit!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get ready to discover the historic center of Genoa, one of the most fascinating and mysterious Italian cities. The tour starts from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, recently restored and at its peak. You will reach Piazza De Ferrari, the most important in the city, and then reach Via Garibaldi. Via Garibaldi was built in the 16th century at the behest of rich Genoese families, who decided to create an exclusive neighborhood. Here we will encounter twelve historic buildings among the most beautiful in the city. Then the tour will continue in the alleys of the historic center, the heart and soul of the city, which contains an infinite number of hidden treasures. After walking through ancient narrow alleys, you will return to the starting point.

Below are the stages of our itinerary:

- Meeting point: San Lorenzo Cathedral
- ⁠Via San Lorenzo and Palazzo Ducale
- ⁠Piazza De Ferrari
- ⁠Carlo Felice Theatre
- ⁠Via Garibaldi (Some of the twelve Rolli palaces will be described, in particular Palazzo Nicolosio Lomellino and Palazzo Rosso)
- ⁠Church of San Siro
- ⁠Via San Luca (Church of San Luca)
- ⁠Piazza Banchi (Loggia di Banchi and church of San Pietro in Banchi)
- ⁠Via degli Orefici
- ⁠Piazza Campetto (here you meet Palazzo Ottavio Imperiale and Palazzo Gio Vincenzo Imperiale)
- ⁠Via di Scurreria
- ⁠Return to the Cathedral of Genoa


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Piazza S. Lorenzo, 16123 Genova GE, Italy
In front of the steps of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the guide will have a red and white Genoa flag.
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Outside visit
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
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Outside visit
Piazza DeFerrari
3
Outside visit
Carlo Felice Theater
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.20
Acceptable(5)
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Professionalism
4.80
Fun
3.60
Communication
4.80
Quality
4.60
Route
4.50

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free Tour of the Historic Center of Genoa
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