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Want to see the best of Genoa? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Genoa!

Destination

Genoa, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Italiano, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the Genova sign - Genoa to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Piazza de Ferrari, Cathedral de San Lorenzo, Doge's Palace, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Genoa so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Nora

(About local Thomas)

4 March 2025

It was lovely and impressive to learn about the history, culture and art of Genova. We really appreciate you explaining everything in such detail and also for the restaurant recommendations.Thank you, you were great!

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

28 February 2025

Thank you Thomas for cramming in so much about your wonderful city. Your passion is infectious. It isn’t easy keeping a nine year old entertained whilst walking. The coffee was amazing! Enlightened

Kate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

30 December 2024

This was our first time using this platform and we were pleasantly surprised how knowledgeable our guide was. Thomas was not only a very pleasant human being but also smart and well read. We learned so much about the city and its history! We also got a glimpse into every day life in Italy. We highly recommend Thomas - it was our pleasure to meet him. Wonderful - the whole experience

Igor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

30 December 2024

Meeting Thomas was a highlight of our amazing stay in Genoa. He is wonderful at sharing his first-hand experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for this wonderful city. He went out of the way in many ways to make our trip enjoyable and we are privileged to consider him as our new friend.A guide who became a friend

Lisa Marie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

27 October 2024

Thomas is a born and raised Genoan who loves his city and his tour exemplifies that affection and extensive knowledge of its history. We had a delightful walk around the interesting nooks and crannies of the city as well a stop for two "must eats" of Genoa. Thomas followed up with a list of 'not too miss' museums and restaurants for us. Great tour and afternoon with Thomas

Marc🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Thomas)

23 October 2024

We (a group of four friends) had Thomas show us around Genova for three hours. Some of us were new to the town, others hadn't been there for some years. The first impression you get of Thomas during the tour is that he is a true Genovese. He knows Genova's history and is up on its current events. He clearly also enjoys sharing his insights and experiences. Trying to navigate the hilly streets efficiently without a native on hand is a challenge, given that the topography includes streets, cable cars and elevators. Thomas not only steered us to the tourist attractions, but also introduced us to the neighborhood he grew up in. Thomas was flexible in adjusting the tour to our preferences and generous with his time. We definitely recommend having him show you around this beautiful city. Oh, and his restaurant recommendations are also good!A pleasant afterenoon walk

Jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

23 September 2024

Thomas is one of the best guides we've ever had in our travels around the world. He is smart, knowledgeable, and really proud of his city. He also has that special quality of putting history in context and sharing anecdotes from his experiences in his own travels that allow for interesting dialog. He is very baked into his heritage and shares the backstories of Genoa in an interesting and heartwarming way. Thank you for a wonderful few hours, Thomas. That gelato was super too.Superb Guide in Genoa

Federico🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Thomas)

14 August 2024

We had such a great time with Thomas exploring Genoa! He is a very bright person and he arranged every aspect of the tour with great passion. His knowledge of the city, its history and monuments is impressive. You can speak of history, art, food, mathematics, technology with him. Great experience and the city of Genoa is magic! We will be back for sure. Exploring Genoa

Elisabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

17 July 2024

I wanted to drop a note and a thank you to Thomas, an excellent tour guide in the city of Genoa. We walked through the city and Thomas shared history, culture and his own personal insights. It was really fantastic and I would recommend. He also recommended a lovely place for lunch and the best gelato after. Thank you!Great walking tour with Thomas

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

4 July 2024

Thomas was very knowledgeable and easy going. He was patient and flexible, and answered all our questions. We enjoyed the tour and the city. We wrapped up with a delicate gelato recommendation. He also provided his personal contact information in case we ran into issues using public transportation. He was caring and thoughtful. Thank you!Great Guide

Emma🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nefset)

3 July 2024

We had a most wonderful day out with Nefset. She was warm, friendly and a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable and shared so much information with us. We were a group with a toddler in a pram as well as grandparents and were able to take the tour at our own pace. Nefset also was a great communicator in the lead up to the tour and after. Would highly recommend.Perfect day out

N.🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Thomas)

6 June 2024

Thomas took us on a trip where he made us feel part of the city, that was our main request. Thomas was knowledgeable, pleasant and generous. Highly recommend Thomas, we had a wonderful time.Lovely experience

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

13 April 2024

Nefset was friendly and eager to please. However, it would have more enjoyable if she made more of an effort to speak to all four of us instead of just the person walking next to her. She also could have been more proactive in sharing the history of Genoa instead of us having to ask questions.Wlaking tour of Genoa

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

27 September 2023

We were satisfied with our Genoa tour led by Nefset. She wanted us to explore our areas of interest and truly cared about being a detailed guide. We saw amazing views of the city and a spectacular church along with the castle and other main tourist attractions. Our thanks to Nefset for a lovely afternoon!Comprehensive Tour

Anita🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nefset)

23 August 2023

Nefset was a nice easy guide. We had great time with her in genua.Easy and nice tour

Susie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nefset)

20 July 2023

We were a group of 6 for an Italian tour. Thomas was very knowledgeable and personable. The whole group was very satisfied and happy.Great Tour!

Richard 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

25 June 2023

We had a blast. Nefset was extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and easygoing. She was able to change the tour without any notice and customize it to our desire to experience Genoa like a local. She easily navigated the streets, recommended local places to eat, and took us to a fabulous leather and clothing store - where we purchased leather bags and spent time talking to the most welcoming owners. We would highly recommend Nefset. It was truly a highlight of the trip and the chance to make a new friend. . Experienced Genoa like a locsl

Jason

(About local Giacomo)

17 December 2024

Our tour left from Rapallo and it was great. Jake was our guide and he was great. He was very knowledgeable as well as a lot of fun. The boat was great for 4 adults. All in all our best experience in ItalyAll in all our best experience in Italy

Rachana

(About local Giacomo)

26 November 2024

Perfect way to explore coastal edges of Portofino to San Margherita to Rapallo and back to the natural reserves and Camogli. Absolutely beautiful and unforgettable views and endless dips in the sea! And, the captain was knowledgeable and super friendly ♥️🇮🇹. I highly recommend this tour!Perfect way to explore coastal edges of Portofino

Sonia

(About local Thomas)

24 November 2024

Great night on our first night in Genova. Thomas met us at our hotel and walked with us to the city center, sharing history, key historic locations, and stories along the way. The food stops were great, authentic, and clearly part of the community. (It's November, but no tourists were to be found on our stops!) Places were so small they'd have been unable to accommodate larger food tours. Thomas also took the time to tailor our tour to our interests. Finally, when Thomas says he grew up in Genova- he means it! Right in old town- we ran into at least 4 of his friends, including his barber. We had a great first night in Genova - book a tour with Thomas!Awesome time!

Taylor

(About local Giacomo)

23 November 2024

Highly recommend this company! Had an amazing sunset boat tour. The skipper was so nice and knowledgeable and it was very reasonably priced. They were flexible with what you could do on the boat tour, we decided to not stop for a swim. We had to change boats due to weather conditions per their recommendation and we ended up being really happy with the Salpa soleil 18. It was a beautiful boat and I appreciated their consideration for our safety and comfort. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip!This tour was one of the highlights of our trip!

Francesco

(About local Giacomo)

10 November 2024

Great experience with skipper Felipe that guided us through the beautiful Golfo del Tigullio. Highly reccomend Venti PortofinoGreat experience with skipper Felipe

Marjolaine

(About local Giacomo)

7 November 2024

Very good experience with Venti Boat! Jake is very nice helpful, good advice and good boat pilot and very nice with children! Gracie JakeGracie Jake!

Raquel

(About local Giacomo)

28 October 2024

Our boat tour was absolutely fantastic!! The views were spectacular. The tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and all around great! They were also flexible with pick up and drop off locations. My husband, son, and I had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!The tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and all around great!

Claudia

(About local Giacomo)

22 October 2024

A simple and pleasant boat tour with all that you need to enjoy the best of the Ligurian coast. Great guide with whom we had good chats! It was exactly what we expected! Great guide with whom we had good chats!

Lisa

(About local Giacomo)

21 October 2024

We had a wonderful boat ride. The guide was friendly and a pleasure to ride with. We loved that the boat was private and just for our family. We stopped in portofino and were able to swim in the sea. We saw all kinds of fish. It was a lovely way to spend 4 hours. I would definitely do it again. Thank you for making our day in Liguria fantastic.We loved that the boat was private and just for our family

Nick

(About local Giacomo)

21 October 2024

Very good, modern and convenient boat, great skiper. We had a half-day tour and liked it a lot ! Highly recommend Venti Boat Charter company.Very good, modern and convenient boat, great skiper

Ludovica

(About local Giacomo)

18 October 2024

Stunning classic wooden boat. The captain gave us an unforgettable experience.The captain gave us an unforgettable experience

Andrew

(About local Giacomo)

30 September 2024

Had a great experience! Kept us up to date on changing weather conditions and managed to get us out even though our schedule wasn’t flexible. A great knowledge of the area and a beautiful tour or the Italian riviera. This was the private tour we’d been searching for. Additionally we had a great boat captain, parts of the ride were a bit choppy due to the winds but he drove the boat with skill to keep us dry and comfortable! Highly recommend!This was the private tour we’d been searching for

Ramsey

(About local Giacomo)

26 September 2024

Really excellent half-day tour with skipper Jake. It was a nice, intimate experience for our family and exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!It was a nice, intimate experience for our family

Liam

(About local Giacomo)

17 September 2024

The captain was great! Very knowledgeable about the local area. The company worked with us to pick up / drop off just minutes from our hotel.The captain was great! Very knowledgeable about the local area.

Michael

(About local Giacomo)

4 September 2024

Our guide Jake was incredible. We had the best afternoon seeing the most incredible locations up and down the coast. Jake was very knowledgeable and very easygoing as well. Would highly recommend. Our guide Jake was incredible

Stephen

(About local Giacomo)

3 September 2024

Jake was a great captain on our trip and we highly recommend the 4 hour cruise. The views from the water of Santa Margherita, Paraggi, Portofino, and around the high cliffs to San Fruttuoso are just amazing. We did this excursion on the last day of our vacation and it was a great way to complete our visit to this beautiful area!!!he views from the water are just amazing

Kate

(About local Giacomo)

3 September 2024

My family (2 adults, 2 children) had an exceptional time out on the boat. Out excellent captain was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We stopped and swam at the most beautiful cove, which was the highlight of our European vacation. Highly recommend.Out excellent captain was very knowledgeable and accommodating

Michael

(About local Giacomo)

1 September 2024

Jake gave us an exceptional tour and one we'd recommend to others. The focaccia and champagne he served us was a wonderful, delicious touch and really added to the experience. Make sure to stop in Portofino if that's apart of your trip to see that magical spot! Thanks Jake!Jake gave us an exceptional tour and one we'd recommend to others.

Sarah

(About local Giacomo)

29 August 2024

We have an amazing half day tour with Jake. We were picked up in Portofino and Jake knew all the right spots to take us to around the coast from San Fruttuoso, Baia Cannone, Santa Margherita, and more. He also shared history of the area along the way and let us swim off the boat in any area we liked. The boat was also immaculate - Brand new and spacious. Highly recommend Venti Boar Charter for anyone in the area looking for a water excursion or tour. We hope to be back soon to book them again!!We have an amazing half day tour with Jake.

Adam

(About local Giacomo)

25 August 2024

We had the best time with Jake cruising from Santa Margherita around Portofino. The weather wasn’t the best but it was still one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. There were five of us along on the trip - three adults and two kids, five and four, and everyone had a great day. We stopped at San Fruttuoso for a swim, walked around Portofino and swam in Cannon Bay. Jake was so friendly and relaxed and let us choose what we wanted to do during the tour. If you’re visiting the Portofino area, I highly recommend you book a tour with Venti. You won’t regret it!If you’re visiting the Portofino area, I highly recommend you book this tour

Lapo

(About local Giacomo)

21 August 2024

Fabulous half day tour with interesting stories from our guide that customised our time perfectly. See you next timeFabulous half day tour with interesting stories from our guide

Cheryl

(About local Nefset)

25 July 2024

Thank heavens I booked this experience! We all had a marvelous time on this good tour of Genova. Nefset was charming, knowledgeable, humorous and very dedicated to showing us all her beautiful cities most amazing sites. The wine she choose was delicious and each restaurant was unique and in it’s own special area of the city. She also tried-and succeeded-in making this tour individual to our family. My granddaughter listed it as a highlight of her vacation in Italy. She went above and beyond any tour guide I’ve ever had. The experience was worth three times what so paid. Highly recommend.Amazing Nefset

Carolien🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Thomas)

25 July 2024

We kregen een geheel op maat gemaakte rondleiding. Thomas was super flexibel en dacht in alles mee. Hij kon veel vertellen over de geschiedenis van Genua en Italië, liet ons de smaken van Genua proeven en nam ons mee naar een mooie plek om te lunchen. We zouden het iedereen aanraden om een tour bij hem te boeken!Historische en culinaire rondleiding

Sebastiaan

(About local Thomas)

15 July 2024

Thomas offered us a relaxed, knowledgeable and very tasty tour of the city. Great new tastes and shops with attention and passion for their providence, also insightful for foodies. He also brought us a thorough understanding of the city and its history. Sublime ice cream which provided a memory for a lifetime.Tasty, relaxed and knowledgeable

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

26 May 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Thomas. We learned a lot about this beautiful city and enjoyed some delicious treats. Thomas was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend the evening with. He also provided some great suggestions for other sights and things to do during the rest our stay. Grazie Mille! Fun evening in Genoa!

Dominique🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

13 May 2024

We had a marvelous tour with Thomas, we tried many foods, learnt so much about the cities history and architecture. Thomas was so knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and gave us many tips re good for the remainder of our stay. A very enjoyable afternoon!! Thanks Thomas :)Fantastic tour, Thomas was great!

Dana & Brad🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nefset)

12 May 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Nefset, very knowledgeable on all things Genoa. Food tastings were great and the tour through the city was perfect. She is an excellent guide and we highly recommend her. Genoa Tour with Nefset

Dawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

18 October 2023

When a tour is titled “The 10 Tastings of Portofino” and the only exclusion listed is “entrance to attractions” but it does not include the tastings…something is very wrong and falsely advertised. Our party of 8 thought we would be in Portofino, but we took a bus to Santa Margarita and then a train to Camogli. After some walking around, we arrived at the focaccia store, and it was there we learned that our food was not part of the roughly $600 our group had paid. Nefset did relent and buy our focaccia bread and gelato, but any other food we wanted to taste was on us. Considering I hyped up this tour for our 6 new cruise friends, this was pretty disappointing to say the least. What was even more frustrating was that Nefset did not respect our desire to take a train back at 3:30 instead of 4:00. It took all of us telling her that we weren’t comfortable cutting the time that close to the last tender boat back to our ship. As it was, the 3:30 train was 7 minutes late, and our tender boat with all 8 of us on it arrived at our ship only 10 minutes before the deadline. I wish that I could attach a photo of our tour description to this review so that everyone can see how we did not receive what we signed up to enjoy.Tasting Tour Without Food?

Bret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

9 October 2023

Nefset orchestrated a beautiful boat journey along the Portofino and Camogli Italian coast for my wife and I. We stopped along the way to enjoy the beach and most importantly the very best of local cuisine. It was a first class experience that exceeded our expectations. Her extra travel assistance and special photographs captured will last us a lifetime. Nefset is the Best! 😁An Amazing Local Experience with Nefset

Krys🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

2 August 2023

We loved spending the day with Nefset. We enjoyed hidden gems of Genoa, walked gardens and castles, enjoyed espresso, wine, appertivo, focaccia, pesto, gelato, and more. She finished the day taking us to a grocery store to point out some things to take home. Nefset started as our guide, but we parted as friends.Amazing Genuine Experience

sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nefset)

19 May 2023

Nefset was wonderful. She asked what we were looking for in our tour and went beyond to make our day enjoyable. She was a perfect guide pointing out the high points of Genoa as well as the authentic foods. Her choices were excellent. Her pleasant personality and her knowledge of English only enhanced our experience. Nefset