Private Chauffeur in Genoa: 4 or 8 Hours with Your Own Driver

You decide the route. The driver handles the streets.

A private chauffeur service in Genoa puts you in a Mercedes or Audi with a uniformed driver for 4 or 8 hours, starting from your hotel or the cruise port. You choose which neighborhoods and landmarks to visit (Via Garibaldi, Piazza De Ferrari, the harbour, or the Staglieno cemetery), and the driver takes you there. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included. The car stays at your disposal within the city.

The experience

The service starts with pickup at your hotel or Genoa Port, with a maximum 15-minute wait built in. You ride in a private Mercedes E-Class (up to 3 passengers), Audi A8 (up to 2), or Mercedes V-Class minivan (up to 6), depending on your group size and the option you choose. The driver is multilingual, uniformed, and experienced. The car is yours alone for the full 4 or 8 hours you book. Bottled water is included.

Genoa's main attractions cluster within the city center, so you can move between them without long drives. Via Garibaldi holds five palaces (Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Doria Tursi among them) known for their Renaissance and Baroque facades. Piazza De Ferrari and Piazza Matteotti sit nearby, anchored by an ornate fountain and ringed by the Palace of the Doges, Carlo Felice Theatre, and San Lorenzo Cathedral. The Genoa Harbour stretches 22 kilometers and houses the maritime museum and aquarium alongside restaurants and bars. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, on the hillside above the city, is a national monument with arched walkways and varied tomb architecture. Porta Soprana marks the best-known gate of Genoa's ancient walls. You tell the driver which ones matter to you, and he takes you there.

The disposal time is yours to use within Genoa city limits only. If you're a cruise passenger, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time at booking so the driver can time your return. Each traveler can bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Oversized luggage like surfboards or bikes may need approval beforehand.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• private use of a Mercedes E-Class, Audi A8, or Mercedes V-Class minivan for your chosen duration.
• multilingual uniformed chauffeur.

Options for this experience

6 options

Mercedes-Benz V-Class for 4 hoursUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 6 passengers, pickup is included

Mercedes-Benz V-Class for 8 hoursUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 6 passengers, pickup is included

Mercedes-Benz E-Class for 4 hoursUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 3 passengers, pickup is included

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class for 8 hoursUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 3 passengers, pickup is included

Audi A8 for 4 hoursUp to 2 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 2 passengers, pickup is included

Audi A8 for 8 hoursUp to 2 per booking · No fixed timeFor up to 2 passengers, pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour option if you want to cover two or three main stops and still have time to explore on foot. Pick 8 hours if your group is larger, your luggage is substantial, or you want to move between five or more neighborhoods without rushing. The vehicle size matters if you're traveling with more than three people or have multiple suitcases.

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Top questions

Can I pick which parts of Genoa to visit, or does the driver have a set route?

You and your group decide which attractions to include. The driver takes you to the neighborhoods and landmarks you choose. There is no fixed itinerary. The driver's role is to navigate the streets while you direct the stops.

What's included in the 4 or 8-hour service?

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and the private use of the car for your chosen duration. Entrance fees to attractions, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.

What if I'm arriving on a cruise ship? How does the timing work?

At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time. The driver will plan your Genoa stops so you return to the port in time to re-board.

How many people can fit in the car?

The Mercedes E-Class holds up to 3 passengers, the Audi A8 up to 2, and the Mercedes V-Class minivan up to 6. You choose the vehicle option that fits your group size when you book.

Is the driver a tour guide, or just a driver?

The driver is a chauffeur: multilingual and experienced, but not a private guide. He navigates and takes you where you want to go. He does not lead tours or provide commentary at the sites.