Hidden Genoa: a guided tour of mysteries, curiosities and monumental

Hidden Genoa: a guided tour of mysteries, curiosities and monumental sites

Explore a lesser-known side of Genoa with a guided walk that focuses on historic monuments, tucked-away alleys and intriguing local legends. The route highlights architectural and symbolic details that often go unnoticed on standard city tours.

Route and highlights

• Palazzo San Giorgio (seafront façade)
• Basilica of Santa Maria delle Vigne
• Piazza Campetto
• Via di Scurreria
• Cathedral of San Lorenzo
• Palazzo Ducale
• Teatro Carlo Felice
• Via Garibaldi palaces

Practical information

Date and time: 28/03/2026, meeting at 10:00. Duration about 90 minutes.

Meeting point: in front of Palazzo San Giorgio seafront façade (Piazza Caricamento, Genoa).

Price: €15 per person.

Payment: cash payment to the guide is required. Electronic payments are not available on site; if you do not attend without cancelling at least 24 hours in advance, an electronic payment link will be sent afterwards.

All tours are led by licensed tour guides. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early: the tour departs promptly.

Why join

This walk is ideal for visitors who want to combine an appreciation of monuments with unusual stories and lesser-known historical episodes. Expect a mix of documented history, curious anecdotes and local legends that bring the city's stone façades to life.