7-day itinerary
The Perfect 7 Days in Genoa
A balanced 7-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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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
Bigo Ascensore panoramico
Soar 40 meters above Genoa's historic harbor for breathtaking 360° views of the city and sea.
Where to eat: Antico Ristorante PANSÖN dal 1790 — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Aquarium of Genoa
Dive into wonder at one of Europe's biggest aquariums, showcasing dazzling marine life in the heart of Genoa.
Afternoon
Galeone Neptune
Step aboard the legendary galleon built for Roman Polanski's 'Pirates'—a swashbuckling piece of film history.
Evening
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
One of Genoa's most lavish churches, dazzling visitors with extraordinary frescoes and gilded baroque splendor.
Where to eat: Bella Bu — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Museo Palazzo Reale di Genova
Wander opulent royal apartments in Genoa's grandest Baroque palace, a UNESCO-listed Rolli masterpiece.
Afternoon
Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè
A medieval Knights Hospitaller commandery where pilgrims once rested before sailing to the Holy Land.
Evening
Villa del Principe
Step into the gilded world of Admiral Andrea Doria inside Genoa's most magnificent Renaissance residence.
Where to eat: Bistrot Luna Piena — A well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Palazzo Bianco
A UNESCO-listed Renaissance palace housing a magnificent art collection in the heart of Genoa.
Afternoon
Palazzo Rosso
A grand Genoese palace dazzling with Old Masters, frescoes, and centuries of aristocratic splendor.
Evening
Palazzo Doria-Tursi
A grand Renaissance palace in Genoa's legendary Rolli system, showcasing centuries of noble Genoese grandeur.
Where to eat: Caipikanas — Brazilian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 6 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Porta Soprana
Soaring 32-meter twin-towered gate surviving from Genoa's mighty 12th-century Barbarossa walls.
Afternoon
Casa di Cristoforo Colombo
Step inside the childhood home of Christopher Columbus and connect with the legendary explorer's origins.
Evening
Arco ai Caduti
A historic monument in Genoa.
Where to eat: Capitan Pizza — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.
Day 7 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Castello Mackenzie
A whimsical eclectic masterpiece by Gino Coppedè, blending Gothic fantasy with Art Nouveau on Genoa's hillside.
Afternoon
Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
A breathtaking open-air sculpture museum where ornate tombs and angelic monuments rival the world's greatest art galleries.
Evening
Lanterna di Genova
One of the world's oldest lighthouses, guiding sailors into Genoa's harbor for over 900 years.
Where to eat: Cucina Osteria La Mandragola — A well-loved local spot.
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