5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Genoa
A balanced 5-day plan for Genoa, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
José Martí
A bronze tribute to Cuba's poet-patriot José Martí, graced with verses translated by Italian poet Sanguineti.
Afternoon
Teatro Carlo Felice
Genoa's magnificent opera house dazzles with world-class performances in an awe-inspiring neoclassical setting.
Evening
Palazzo Ducale
Genoa's magnificent medieval palace hosts world-class exhibitions in a stunning historic heart of the city.
Where to eat: Antica Ostaja — A well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Genoa's stunning striped medieval cathedral dazzles with its soaring facade and centuries of sacred history.
Afternoon
Palazzo San Giorgio
A magnificent medieval palace that once housed Marco Polo, blending Genoese history with stunning Gothic architecture.
Evening
Galeone Neptune
Step aboard the legendary galleon built for Roman Polanski's 'Pirates'—a swashbuckling piece of film history.
Where to eat: Antico Ristorante PANSÖN dal 1790 — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
One of Genoa's most lavish churches, dazzling visitors with extraordinary frescoes and gilded baroque splendor.
Afternoon
Museo Palazzo Reale di Genova
Wander opulent royal apartments in Genoa's grandest Baroque palace, a UNESCO-listed Rolli masterpiece.
Evening
Palazzo Bianco
A UNESCO-listed Renaissance palace housing a magnificent art collection in the heart of Genoa.
Where to eat: Bella Bu — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Palazzo Rosso
A grand Genoese palace dazzling with Old Masters, frescoes, and centuries of aristocratic splendor.
Afternoon
Palazzo Doria-Tursi
A grand Renaissance palace in Genoa's legendary Rolli system, showcasing centuries of noble Genoese grandeur.
Evening
Casa di Cristoforo Colombo
Step inside the childhood home of Christopher Columbus and connect with the legendary explorer's origins.
Where to eat: Bistrot Luna Piena — A well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Arco ai Caduti
A historic monument in Genoa.
Afternoon
Lanterna di Genova
One of the world's oldest lighthouses, guiding sailors into Genoa's harbor for over 900 years.
Evening
Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
A breathtaking open-air sculpture museum where ornate tombs and angelic monuments rival the world's greatest art galleries.
Where to eat: Caipikanas — Brazilian — a well-loved local spot.
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