Taste selected local wines from Liguria seaside with our live guides in the heart of Genoa and discover how wines are made from the soil to the glass and how to taste like a pro sommelier. 4 wine tastings will be paired with cheese, ham and focaccia.
Step into the maze of medieval streets in Genoa’s Old Town and uncover stories buried beneath centuries of maritime power, trade, and intrigue. This isn’t just a tour - it’s a game where every riddle reveals a new corner of the city and a new piece of its history.
As you follow clever clues on your phone, you’ll explore iconic locations like the House of Christopher Columbus, the Doge’s Palace, and Piazza Banchi. Along the way, you’ll discover lesser-known alleys, impressive buildings like Palazzo San Giorgio (one of Europe’s earliest banks), and the secrets that earned Genoa the name La Superba.
What makes this tour unique? It turns a historical walking tour into a fun, puzzle-filled exploration - perfect for couples, families, and groups who love adventure, history, and meaningful experiences.
Whether you’re new to Genoa or rediscovering it, this self-guided quest invites you to play, walk, and connect while learning. Are you ready to uncover Genoa’s best-kept secrets?
Genoa Cruise Port Transfer Service aims to achieve the very highest possible standards possible for all its passengers. This is a one-way transfer and includes up to twenty minutes of free waiting time for guests. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the reception of the hotel, ready to help you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle to go Genoa Cruise Port. Traveling from your Hotel to cruise port with family or colleagues? Minivan can be shared by up to 5 people together.
Discover Europe's largest medieval historic center, with the amazing Segway, in an hour ! Let our staff accompany you on a unique adventure, crossing the ancients alleys, visiting the most important places and the most significant monuments, in complete safety and practicality. The best way to get a complete overview of the whole Genoese center, in a short time.
Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style by private vehicle from Genoa Airport and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed. Destination options:
• Genoa City centre
• Savona City centre
• Portofino City centre
Experience Portofino in a more intimate, autumnal light.
Step aboard your private boat for a 2-hour cruise along the sparkling coast. Wrap yourself in soft blankets, sip a glass of fine Italian red wine, and savor carefully selected local cheeses as you drift past the iconic Portofino harbor.
The gentle autumn breeze, warm colors of the coastline, and the quiet charm of the Riviera create an unforgettable, cozy atmosphere. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking for a relaxing, sensory experience on the water.
Experience the soul of Italy through its most iconic wines, guided by passionate experts and enriched by authentic local flavors. This is your chance to sip, savor, and discover the essence of five unique regions — one glass at a time.
Choose Your Experience!
Select your personalized wine tasting aperitif from one of the following curated options:
The Best of Italian Wine
A grand tour of Italy’s finest wines — diverse, elegant, and full of character.
The Best of Tuscan Wine
Dive into the bold, structured reds and rolling hills of Tuscany.
The Best of Piedmontese Wine
Discover noble, full-bodied wines from the land of Barolo and Barbaresco.
✨ The Best of Venetian Wine
Celebrate the freshness of Veneto with sparkling gems and crisp whites.
The Best of Ligurian Wine
Light, breezy, and aromatic — wines kissed by the sea and Mediterranean sun.
Every experience includes:
Focaccia with pesto, a selection of fine cured meats, and aged cheeses
This great tour will provide a whole experience of the city of Genova: Our magnificent tour to discover the secrets of the historic center is enriched by a superb culinary experience: our partner E prie rosse offers incredibly local dishes in a special location, in the heart od old town!
During the tour on board of the rickshaw, conducted by an expert guide, you will discover the alleys and narrow streets of Maddalena district and the monumental historical places like Via Garibaldi, Piazza Sarzano, De Ferrari square. The guide will tell you anedoctes and funny curiosities that will make you love Genoa, exactly as we do
The rikshaw can host on board up to a maximum of two adults and two children under the age of 6.
Taste 5 Ligurian wines in a cozy, family-run bottega near Christopher Columbus' House. Enjoy authentic focaccia, pesto, and cheeses, while hearing local wine stories from the passionate BioTigullio5Terre team. A small group setting ensures a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Includes a gift and storytelling by locals who changed their lives to promote Ligurian traditions.
Immerse yourself in Genoa’s culture and gastronomy with a walking tour and cooking class that combines history, tradition, and authentic flavors.
Start with a guided stroll through the city’s picturesque streets, visiting local markets and food shops to discover fresh Ligurian ingredients and learn about Genoa’s maritime and culinary heritage. After exploring, head to a home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare a classic Genoese dish like trofie with pesto, focaccia, or farinata.
Enjoy your meal, paired with Ligurian wine, in an authentic Genoese home.
This experience offers new skills, recipes, and lasting memories of Genoa’s vibrant flavors.
Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.
Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.
Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.
You will visit:
Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana
Piazza Fontane Marose
Santa Maria delle Vigne
Palazzo San Giorgio
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Doge’s Palace
Piazza De Ferrari
Porta Soprana
Christopher Columbus’ House
The most fascinating viewpoint in Genoa.
Ancient panoramic walkways to admire the area, from the Lanterna to the Portofino promontory.
Safety helmet provided by Kalatà to reach the dome of the Basilica.
Guided tour in Italian included in the ticket.
Materials and insights in foreign languages included in the ticket.
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Genova, you've come to the right place!
With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Genova! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
What are you waiting for?
Join us on an exploration of the breathtaking beauties of Portofino, San Fruttuoso and the Marine Reserve. A tour that is not just about the sights – it's about the experience! Indulge in the true spirit of the "Dolce Vita" as you learn about the region's rich heritage and culture.
Dive into the sparkling Mediterranean for a refreshing swim, snorkel among vibrant marine life, or simply bask in the warm Mediterranean sun as you take in the stunning scenery.
All of our boats are equipped with an onboard toilet, as well as incredible outdoor spaces for sunbathing and comfort. Sweet water shower, sun awning as well as a stocked-up fridge, snorkelling gear and towels are included of course!
Looking for the fullest experience?
Select the full-day option and enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch in some of the most stunning sea-front restaurants and then hop back on board to visit Golfo Paradiso.
Be assisted and guided step by step by expert Genovese chef Fabrizio in preparing an entire delicious Ligurian menu!
You will learn how to cook 6 typical local dishes, from appetizers to dessert: Panissa, 4 different types of focaccia, gnocchi with pesto, panera: you'll prepare everything at home with first-rate ingredients, in a beautiful and spacious setting in the center of town.
Afterwards you will enjoy calmly and in the company of chef Fabrizio the delicacies you will have prepared with his guidance, accompanied by a good glass of wine: chatting and laughter are guaranteed...Furthermore, Fabrizio makes and teaches how to make the best focaccia in Genoa, you won't find one this good even in delicatessens!
Fabrizio is a chef with many years of experience, his passion for cooking started when he helped his grandmother in the kitchen as a child. In fact, he also ran for a very long time two restaurants and a home restaurant called “Nonna Leo,” named after his grandmother Leonilda
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable boat trip through crystal clear waters, where every wave tells a story and every bay hides a treasure. Enjoy the view of the timeless village of Santa Margherita Ligure, Paraggi and Portofino. Sip an excellent glass of wine and local appetizers surrounded by this earthly paradise. Dive into the crystal clear waters for an unparalleled emotion and discover the colorful seabed where time seems to stop. Enjoy the positive vibes together with your friends on the boat. Your captain will help you discover hidden coves and breathtaking landscapes before climbing back on board and finishing the tour with the sun setting behind you as if to say goodbye. Come and live an experience that will remain imprinted in your heart.
Discover the vivid allure of Cinque Terre on a private tour from Genoa. These five ancient, cliff-side villages, stitched together by picturesque paths and nestled in the embrace of the Ligurian Sea, promise an immersive Italian experience.
Begin in Riomaggiore, where historic charm abounds, before letting the fragrant vineyards of Manarola seduce your senses. Ascend to Corniglia for unparalleled views, then indulge in Vernazza's delightful harbor scene. Finally, allow Monterosso's sandy shores to invite relaxation.
Every turn unveils terracotta rooftops, azure waters, and the taste of the Mediterranean. A day amidst the wonders of Cinque Terre will undoubtedly etch memories of a lifetime.
If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre.
You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova!
Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include:
• Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences
• The interiors of Genoa’s richest church
• Hear about the first football club in Italy
• A historical confectionery shop
• Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store
• Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
As we cruise to explore the Portofino Marine Reserve, San Fruttuoso and Camogli on our wooden boat, you'll be captivated by the picturesque coastlines, quaint fishing villages, and crystalline waters that surround you.
But it's not just about the sights – it's about the experience. Dive into the sparkling Mediterranean for a refreshing swim, snorkel among vibrant marine life, or simply bask in the warm Mediterranean sun as you take in the stunning scenery.
Our Utility Portofino - a wooden boat built in Portofino - features large sunbathing areas, comfortable cushions and bluetooth music. A stocked-up fridge with water & drinks, fresh towels and snorkelling gear are included of course!
Admire the sun setting over the Portofino Marine Reserve in full privacy and luxury whilst you taste our authentic Italian Aperitivo.
Join us in a magic tour of Paraggi, Portofino and San Fruttuoso, immersed in the beauties of the Italian riviera and complete your tour at dusk whilst the nearby Villages light up for the evening.
Throughout the tour you will have plenty of time to swim, snorkel and relax in the water whilst the surroundings get coloured with unique shades of orange, pink and purple.
An authentic italian aperitivo will be served onboard - with samples of freshly-made local products. To drink, a bottle of Ferrari Trento champagne or a selection of drinks: Aperol Spritz, Beer, Water.
All in all, one of the most memorable experiences you'll find in the Portofino area.
*We can cater for food allergies or vegan / vegetarian preferences. Please specify at booking.
Spending a day at sea discovering some of the most beautiful and famous villages of the Ligurian Riviera, on a wooden boat typical of this area is a unique possibility for those who really want to empathize with this magical atmosphere.
Sun baths and diving into the sea, accompanied by love and deep knowledge of the place, will make a simple trip in a unique and unforgettable experience, a way to capture the true essence of these places set between land and sea.
Private excursions from Genoa with 7m dinghy.
in the Portofino Natural Park.
Daily and Evening Tour to visit the historic villages of San Fruttuoso, Portofino, Camogli and swim in the protected marine area of the Park
In the evening Tour there is also the possibility of having an aperitif or dinner directly to the dock of San Fruttuoso completely alone
During the journey you can make stops to snorkel or play water polo in one of the many fields along the coast
Other proposed events along the coast include: “The Ligurian public theatre”, theatrical performances that have the sea and cliffs as a natural setting; “The night of the lights of the Stella Maris” where the beach of Camogli is illuminated by thousands of floating candles; or “The spectacular fires of Recco” with fireworks directly over the sea.
rental speedboat with skipper to discover the natural wonders, the historic villages and to relax swimming between the charming beaches, reachable only by sea, in the marvellous Natural Park of Portofino and Paradiso Gulf.
The tour starts in the old port of Genova and continues as specified in the itinerary below;
S. Fruttuoso di Camogli to visit the charming historic monastery in front of the beach and admire the submerged Jesus Christ of the Abyss .
Walking tour in Portofino and swimming in front of the beautiful beach of Paraggi.
Break in Camogli for lunch and to visit the old fisherman’s village.
The tour will end in Punta Chiappa with snorkeling
Among the proposed activities, there is also the possibility of night outings and to have aperitif or dinner on board
PRICE LISTED BELOW IS significantly discounted with 4 or more persons. Enter the # people in your party to reflect the accurate cost. We are a totally private tour, ALL INCLUSIVE OF FOOD AND DRINK.
