Private tour in Genoa Francesca A

First Time in Genoa - Half Day Tour

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Francesca A.

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Hi everybody! My name is Francesca and I live in Genoa (Genova in Italian!), where I was born. I have a degree in Geology and licenses as a city guide and hiking guide. I worked for an oilfield company for few years long time ago, but I am working as a guide already since 30 years and collaborate with TBL since more than 10 years! I am always enthusiastic to meet new people and to involve them in the knowledge of my native region, Liguria. I like meeting new guests, walking with them, telling them about the nature and the history. . . cooking with them!! I am specialized in Genoa, but also in the Italian Riviera (Portofino, Camogli, Monterosso and many hidden little towns!)... Do you like to discover more about you ancestors in Liguria? Let me know, we can plan a research with a genealogist! Do you like to learn about the real ingredients for authentic local recipes, like pesto or focaccia genovese? We can go together to the market! Do you like to visit a private palace with incredible painted ceilings and great facilities?...why not? We can easily plan a customized tour: I am a certified, but I am not a driver, so I can arrange a vehicle if required or a cooking class or a tasting! Francesca

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Overview of your Genoa tour

Walk with me through the medieval history of Genoa! Few steps around to know something more about a city full of history, connected with the one of the more famous Venice and Pisa and where you can still admire ancient building, gardens, painted facades. . . . but not only: Genova is a "layered" city, so you can walk by a building of the XV century and having a coffee, in the same building, in an old pastry shop of the XIX century. . . I think the first time in a city needs to give you a taste of the architecture, the food, the local people life of today and of the past: Genova is very unexpected, around every corner, like many singers sang, there is a new world to discover!

Your Genoa tour itinerary

From the meeting point we choose we start our tour to let you enjoy my beautiful city as much as we can in an half day tour! These will be the highlights of journey together: - walking by the Ancient Port sea side to learn about the foundation of the city and the Saint George Palace - walking through the alleys (here called "Caruggi"), narrow and surrounded by very high buildings - taking a public elevator (Genova is a "Vertical" city) to an amazing view point! - visiting a Baroque church (i really like the church of Saint Siro o of Madonna delle Vigne!. . . ) - tasting focaccia (plain and with onions!), a real specialty in town! - tasting "panera genovese", a local unique gelato! At the end of the tour we will walk back to the Ancient Port, easy for public transportation and lunch spots!

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus

Guests will move around by foot and public transportation

What's included
Other: Focaccia and panera tasting
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch, taxis are not included
Meeting location

Piazzale Stazione Marittima, Genova, Liguria, 16126, Italy

I will meet the guests just in front of the main fountain (with the big propeller)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
294654
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Genoa best suited for?

This private tour in Genoa is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the medieval history and vibrant culture of the city. It's also ideal for those interested in architecture, local cuisine, and experiencing the life of both past and present Genoa. Families with kids will find it suitable as well, given its light activity level and kid-friendly nature.

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