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We compared all 69 experiences in Genoa so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 69 experiences from € 30 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Genoa: Food Tour with Pesto, Focaccia & Full Meal
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Most booked
Genoa: Food Tour with Pesto, Focaccia & Full MealSmall-group food tour in Genoa with local guide. Four stops, pesto tasting, focaccia di Recco, full meal included, English-Italian. Authentic Genoese cuisine.
574 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 69per person
Genoa: Pesto & Fresh Pasta Class with Rooftop Wine
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★Top rated
Genoa: Pesto & Fresh Pasta Class with Rooftop WineLearn to make authentic Ligurian pesto and handmade pasta in a Genoa chef's home. Includes full meal, wine, and terrace views. Small group class.
371 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 85per person
Genoa: Food & Wine Tasting Walking Tour with Local Dishes
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Best value
Genoa: Food & Wine Tasting Walking Tour with Local DishesWander Genoa’s historic streets, taste focaccia and pesto, sip Ligurian wines, and hear stories from a local guide. Includes food tastings and wine pairings.
284 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 59per person

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Genoa: Private Historical Tour by Rikshaw & Old Town Alleys
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Travelers' pick
Genoa: Private Historical Tour by Rikshaw & Old Town Alleys
270 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
from€ 95per group
Genoa Walking Tour: Local Guide, Hidden Gems & Top Sights
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Travelers' pick
Genoa Walking Tour: Local Guide, Hidden Gems & Top Sights
187 reviews
4.07★
Duration
2h
from€ 35per person
Pesto cooking class in Portofino: Boat, walk & lunch
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Travelers' pick
Pesto cooking class in Portofino: Boat, walk & lunch
134 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
from€ 225per person
Genoa: Rickshaw City Tour & Hidden Alleys with Local Stories
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Travelers' pick
Genoa: Rickshaw City Tour & Hidden Alleys with Local Stories
123 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h
from€ 54per group
Segway tour Genoa caruggi: Medieval alleys on two wheels
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Segway tour Genoa caruggi: Medieval alleys on two wheels
114 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
from€ 60per person
Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with Snorkeling
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Travelers' pick
Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with Snorkeling
109 reviews
4.69★
Duration
4h
from€ 85per person
Portofino boat tour: San Fruttuoso Abbey & coastal villages
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Travelers' pick
Portofino boat tour: San Fruttuoso Abbey & coastal villages
96 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–7h
from€ 750per group

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Segway Tour Genoa Caruggi: Medieval Alleys in an Hour
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Travelers' pick
Segway Tour Genoa Caruggi: Medieval Alleys in an HourRide a Segway through Genoa's medieval caruggi alleys and past the Doge's Palace, Piazza de Ferrari and Cathedral.
56 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · IT · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 30per person
Genoa Private Walking Tour With Local Guide: Customized Itinerary
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Travelers' pick
Genoa Private Walking Tour With Local Guide: Customized ItineraryPrivate walking tour of Genoa with a local guide who customizes the route to your interests: meet at your accommodation and explore neighborhoods.
65 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 45per person
Portofino boat tour: Snorkel Christ of the Abyss
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Portofino boat tour: Snorkel Christ of the AbyssBoat tour from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino and San Fruttuoso with snorkeling gear, a skipper, and 90 minutes along the Ligurian coast.
16 reviews
4.63★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
12:00
Season until 15 NovLive guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 55per person
Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino: Swim in crystal clear waters
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino: Swim in crystal clear watersBoat trip along the Portofino coast with wine, local appetizers and swimming stops: watch the sun set from the water while the captain anchors near.
33 reviews
4.27★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Season until 15 NovLive guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 75per person
Genoa historic center tour with wine tasting and dinner
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Genoa historic center tour with wine tasting and dinnerWalk through Genoa's medieval streets past Renaissance palaces and ancient shops, then taste three local wines paired with food in a cellar at the heart of the city.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
Tue–Fri
17:00
Live guide EN · IT · FRFree cancellationfrom€ 85per person
Cooking demo and 4-course dinner in Chiavari with wine
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Cooking demo and 4-course dinner in Chiavari with winePrivate dining at a local cook's home in Chiavari: watch your host finish a dish, then enjoy a 4-course Ligurian meal paired with regional wines.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Mon and Fri
12:00
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 85per person
Kayak Genoa's east coast: Hidden coves from the water
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Kayak Genoa's east coast: Hidden coves from the waterPaddle the Genoa coast from Quinto beach past Nervi promenade and Villa Luxoro with certified guides, snorkeling gear and a gelato stop. 4 hours on the water.
13 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 90per person
Snorkeling in Portofino Marine Protected Area with guide
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Snorkeling in Portofino Marine Protected Area with guideSnorkel the Portofino Marine Protected Area on a speedboat with a marine biologist guide. Three hours of stops at diving moorings plus the Christ.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Next departure: 21 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 95per person
Genoa Cooking Class: Learn Ligurian Recipes Hands-On
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Genoa Cooking Class: Learn Ligurian Recipes Hands-OnLearn to cook 4 traditional Ligurian recipes with a local chef in Genoa, then enjoy your creations paired with local wine or beer.
60 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
Mon and Thu
09:15
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 97per person
Genoa: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local Home
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Travelers' pick
Genoa: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeStep inside a Genoa home for a hands-on pasta & tiramisu class with a local host, Italian aperitivo, and family recipes. Small group, includes drinks and lunch.
87 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ITFree cancellationfrom€ 109per person
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Genoa at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Genoa: Food Tour with Pesto, Focaccia & Full Meal, € 69 (3h 30m, 4.86★ · 574).
  • Top rated: Genoa: Pesto & Fresh Pasta Class with Rooftop Wine, € 85 (3h, 4.96★ · 371).
  • Best value: Genoa: Food & Wine Tasting Walking Tour with Local Dishes, € 59 (2h, 4.89★ · 284).

Of the 69 experiences: 68 with free cancellation, 63 with instant confirmation, 22 with hotel pickup and 41 bookable last-minute.

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