Thomas

Senior Software Engineer

  • I live in Genoa
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 17 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Thomas

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong passion for art and history. I utilize math and statistics in my work, nature and art during my free time.

Born and raised in Genoa, I lived in the UK for many years where I discovered the pleasure of sharing my knowledge about Italian and Genoese history. We are immensely proud of our city.

I can offer a realistic trip, visiting the most interesting places, along with my personal recommendations that are often overlooked. I can suggest places for a proper lunch, avoiding tourist traps and ensuring high-quality food. Additionally, I offer lessons on Genoa's history in a friendly manner, explaining its significance, particularly its role in the unification of the Italian state.

If Garibaldi, Mazzini, or Mameli are unfamiliar to you, I will explain why they are important figures to know.

If you've never tried real pesto, yes, the real thing, I will show you the best place to try it. Yes, pesto and Genoa are usually synonymous.

Although I already have another job that I love, I am here out of passion to share and explain Genoa and its secrets.

  • I live in Genoa
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 17 hours

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Reviews

Nora
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
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
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
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
Sonia
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!
Lisa Marie
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
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
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
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
Carolien
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

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