A catchy title to stimulate curiosity about a city that is often the victim of many clichés used by those who do not know it. Then come after me if you want to meet the authentic millenary history of Genoa as witnessed by what was saved from the destructive action of the pickaxe and bulldozers in recent decades. Two similar words "Crusades" and "Cruises" to indicate the beginning of written history and the present day of Genoa. We leave from the port, thinking of cruise passengers, to meet the middle age with the complex of the Knights of Malta, the Church where the First Crusade was preached to which a small expedition of Genoese captained by William Embriaco the hero who built the war mac...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Palazzo San Giorgio
Return
Piazza De Ferrari
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A catchy title to stimulate curiosity about a city that is often the victim of many clichés used by those who do not know it. Then come after me if you want to meet the authentic millenary history of Genoa as witnessed by what was saved from the destructive action of the pickaxe and bulldozers in recent decades. Two similar words "Crusades" and "Cruises" to indicate the beginning of written history and the present day of Genoa. We leave from the port, thinking of cruise passengers, to meet the middle age with the complex of the Knights of Malta, the Church where the First Crusade was preached to which a small expedition of Genoese captained by William Embriaco the hero who built the war mac...
Story of the transformation of the port of Genoa over the centuries by visiting the ancient piers and structures also with the help of illustrative panels
10 minutes
2
La Commenda di Pre
External and internal visit to the upper church (if open)
10 minutes
3
Stazione Marittima di Genova
External visit
10 minutes
4
Galata Museo del Mare
External visit
5 minutes
5
Palazzo di San Giorgio
External visit
10 minutes
6
Portici Di Sottoripa
Visit
10 minutes
7
San Marco al Molo
Internal visit
10 minutes
8
Palazzo di San Giorgio
The richest palace in the city's history. From the government building to the seat of the most prestigious financial institution of the Republic of Genoa.
15 minutes
9
Piazza Banchi
Financial center for over 7 centuries, a must-see place during a visit to Genoa.
10 minutes
10
Chiesa di San Siro
Few know that the First Crusade was preached in this church, when the building was still in Romanesque style and dedicated to the 12 Apostles!
10 minutes
11
Via Garibaldi
A "New Road" of the sixteenth century, almost a private quarter for a small elite of Genoese merchant-bankers who had their sumptuous palaces built here, praised by Rubens and other intellectuals passing through Genoa.
20 minutes
12
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
The nerve centre of Genoa, between the historic and the new city. Bordered by important buildings witnessing the main economic activities of the city.
