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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in Metropolitan City of Genoa [2025]
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Aquarium of Genoa
4.6
/5
60 reviews
5.8
From £25.87
Based on 20,474 reviews
Porto Antico | 17.9 km from downtown
Phone +3901023451
Address: Ponte Spinola, 16128 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Metropolitan City of Genoa
Highlights:
Touch safe marine creatures hands-on
Ocean-themed pavilion from 1992 Expo
45% positive reviews
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If you are visiting Genoa by boat, this is a great place to visit especially with kids. The aquarium is only a 10-15 minute walk from the port so no transport is needed. The third child is free so big families can get tickets too. The visit takes about 2-3 hours and it is best to check if there is a dolphin show before you go as I didn't catch one the day I went.
Run out onto the pier and mostly Mediterranean animals and fish. It's a single path access that takes you through the whole place which was nice. Only complaint was the forced photo op at the start - very pushy/can't say no easily and it was very hot in parts.
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The Old Harbour
4.3
/5
27 reviews
5.0
Porto Antico | 17.8 km from downtown
Phone +39102485711
Address: Calata Falcone e Borsellino, 111, 16128 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Visit 17th-century Spanish galleon replica
Close-up marine life experience
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The Old Port is a lively port on the Ligurian Sea coast, with attractions such as an outdoor live music venue, a film museum and a covered seasonal ice-skating rink. The area around the port is full of waterfront shops, casual bars and restaurants, and is also home to Genoa's large aquarium and the domed floating Biosfera Zoo. There is also a marina, ferry terminal and a replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon.
Genoa is a port city with a water area of 2.3 million square meters and two breakwaters. The old port has now become a pier mainly for yachts, and there is also an eye-catching pirate ship.
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
4.5
/5
56 reviews
4.4
Based on 3,000 reviews
17.5 km from downtown
Phone +39010265786
Address: Piazza S. Lorenzo, 16123 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Rich art collections to explore
Fusion of three architectural styles
25% positive reviews
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The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is also a unique church full of history. This building is very large and it is also a good experience. The cathedral has a lot of things, and the external visit here can also see many people and good views.
Perugia Cathedral is also a very important religious institution and the largest church in the Perugia area. The interior is also quite large. The cathedral is open to the public and entry is free. The space is quite large.
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Piazza De Ferrari
4.4
/5
48 reviews
4.3
Based on 2,581 reviews
17.4 km from downtown
Phone +390101010
Address: P.zza Raffaele de Ferrari, 16121 Genova GE, Italy
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Boutiques line the main street
12th-century maritime dominance displayed
32% positive reviews
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A square in the core of Genoa. The square is located in a very central location. Many of the attractions here are quite interesting. You can see some good hotels and attractions on the square alone. There are quite a lot of visitors here every day.
One of the core squares of the city, this is also a major square for travel enthusiasts. The hotels and visits here are very good. This square is also very good. Many unique things on the square are very interesting.
[Scenery] The scenery of the square is very beautiful
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