Genoa rickshaw tour with lunch: Old town streets and monuments

Ride medieval alleys with a guide, then eat local food in old Genoa's heart.

A private rickshaw tour of Genoa's historic center with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, covering the Maddalena district, Via Garibaldi, Piazza Sarzano, De Ferrari square and other monuments, followed by lunch with wine, water, dessert and coffee at E prie rosse restaurant in the old town. The rickshaw seats up to two adults and two children under six. You choose the option that fits your group size at checkout. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Genoa Via Garibaldi15m
2. Genoa Cathedral15m
3. Piazza de Ferrari10m
4. Genoa Cruise Port10m
5. Spianata Castelletto20m

Explore Genoa historic center and lunch

• Ride rickshaw through Maddalena district
• Visit Sarzano Square
• Walk along Via Garibaldi
• See Casa di Colombo
• Explore old grain market area
• Visit Genoa Cathedral
• Walk through Luzzati Gardens
• Visit Piazza De Ferrari
• See Palazzo San Giorgio
• Explore ancient port area and Magazzini del Cotone
• Ride Art Nouveau lift to Spianata Castelletto
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant E prie rosse

The experience

The rickshaw moves through the narrow streets of the Maddalena district and along Via Garibaldi, where Renaissance palaces built by wealthy merchants still line the route with their stucco facades, marble details and painted decorations. Your guide points out the stories behind the squares and buildings: Piazza Sarzano, said to be Genoa's original nucleus; the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, which holds the ashes of the city's patron saint; De Ferrari square, the civic heart of the city, anchored by a bronze fountain and ringed by Art Nouveau and Renaissance buildings. The guide shares anecdotes and local curiosities that make the history stick.

After the tour on board the rickshaw, you walk to E prie rosse, a restaurant in the old town where the lunch menu changes daily based on what's fresh. You choose from several options, then sit down to a meal with one glass of wine per person, water, dessert and coffee. The restaurant sits in the heart of the old town, so the transition from streets to table happens without leaving the neighborhood you've just explored.

The whole experience runs about four hours. Children under six can ride in the rickshaw on an adult's lap. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them before or after.

What’s included

• Rickshaw ride through the Maddalena district, Via Garibaldi, Piazza Sarzano, De Ferrari square and other historic monuments.
• live guide in your choice of language.
• lunch with fresh daily dishes, one glass of wine, water, dessert and coffee at E prie rosse restaurant in the old town.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Rickschaw (2 adults)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 4 hours. Pickup is included. Travel is by electric rickshaw.

Rickschaw (1 adult)Up to 1 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 4 hours. Pickup is included. Travel is by electric rickshaw.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Treecycle

Is this one for you?Choose the one-adult option if you're traveling solo or want a more intimate ride. Pick the two-adult option if you're with a partner or friend, or traveling with children under six who will sit on an adult's lap. The rickshaw's size is what keeps the tour moving through narrow medieval alleys where larger groups can't go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can I ride the rickshaw if I'm pregnant?

The rickshaw tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, so you may want to choose a different Genoa experience if you're expecting.

What is Via Garibaldi and why does the guide spend time there?

Via Garibaldi is a street lined with Renaissance palaces built from the mid-1500s onward by Genoa's wealthy merchants. The buildings showcase stucco, marble and painted facades, grand courtyards, fountains and gardens inside. They were so refined that the Flemish painter Rubens published a book of drawings of them in the early 1600s to show European aristocrats what luxury residences could look like. Walking along it, you see the ancient beauty of the city through the eyes of the people who built it.

What does the lunch at E prie rosse include?

E prie rosse serves a fresh daily meal with several options to choose from, plus one glass of wine per person, water, dessert and coffee. The restaurant is located in the heart of the old town, so you eat in the same neighborhood you've just toured.

How many people can fit in the rickshaw?

The rickshaw holds a maximum of two adults and two children under the age of six. You pick the option that matches your group size when you book: either one adult or two adults.

Is pickup included in this tour?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price.