Portofino: Bus Tour from Genoa
Explore Genoa, uncover Its coast and check out Portofino’s charm
Uncover the raw, seafaring soul of Genoa, Italy’s largest port city and birthplace of Christopher Columbus, where the UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli—opulent Renaissance palaces once used to host visiting royalty—line the narrow Strade Nuove, the majestic Cathedral of San Lorenzo gleams with striped black-and-white marble and the revered Sacro Catino (Holy Grail) relic, and the labyrinthine caruggi alleys of the old town reveal hidden piazzas, baroque churches, and centuries-old trattorias.
Stroll the atmospheric Porto Antico waterfront with its aquarium—one of Europe’s largest—savor sunset views from the Bigo panoramic lift, explore the aristocratic Via Garibaldi and its museum-filled palaces, or day-trip to the colorful fishing villages of Camogli and Portofino along the glittering Ligurian coast—all in a city that blends powerful maritime history with unpretentious Genoese character and incredible food.
Feast on the world’s original pesto with trofie pasta, farinata chickpea flatbread fresh from wood-fired ovens, focaccia col formaggio dripping with cheese, and fragrant stuffed anchovies amid warm Genoese hospitality and the unmistakable rhythm of a working port city that still feels gloriously authentic.
Genoa is an irresistible fusion of seafaring legacy, architectural splendor, and Ligurian flavor—discover its hidden depths today!
Explore the aquarium and discover a unique exhibition
Explore a fun exhibit dedicated to the fascinating world of illusions
A winning combination of Genoa Aquarium and City of Children and Youth
See all the best of the Gateway to the Mediterranean at your own pace
The first experience-based museum on the 5 senses