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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Genoa, Liguria
Wandering the narrow caruggi alleyways of Genoa is a bit like solving a medieval labyrinth. In the heart of the Italian port city lies Piazza de Ferrari, a main square with a beautiful fountain and a perimeter lined with historic buildings, including the Palace of the Doges the Teatro Carlo Felice, which was destroyed during WWII and subsequently rebuilt. The seaside neighborhood of Boccadasse is vision of pink and yellow buildings that brighten up this lovely fishing village.
Restaurants in Genoa
1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello
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5.0 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By taymazimi - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
This is one of my favourite churches in Liguria. The rest of the abbey is not functional anymore and unfortunately is not always open to the public, but with a bit of luck you would be able to find one of the welcoming priests or lay people who work there to open the doors to the complex behind the church to see some of the best examples of 16th Century Ligurian frescoes. The complex behind this church is a true gem, but this is not to say that the church itself is anything less than that. The atmosphere of this church is very calming, so much that an atheist like me can sit in here for hours and not even realising how quickly the time has passed.
2. Le Bighe del Bigo - Genova Segway Tours
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5.0 based on 273 reviews
Have fun discovering genoa on the amazing Segway, simple, safe and funny! Our staff will accompany you in the largest medieval historical centre of Europe, on an exciting and unforgettable tour. A mix of culture, adventure, gastronomy and lots of fun, safely!
3. Genova Walks
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
We offer walking guided tours in the city of Genoa and the eastern territory of Liguria: the Golfo Paradiso (Camogli), the Tigullio (Portofino), the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets (Portovenere and Lerici). Highly recommend
4. Creattivando Laboratorio Esperienzale Art & Food
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Another way to experience Genova and Liguria: we prepare food together and talk about history, art and culture, food is a way to discover our region, from Cinque Terre to Genova and Sanremo. We organize food and wine tours to discover Genoa and Liguria, Creattivando (and his network) can organize mix guided tours with food and taste experience in a fun and exciting way!
Reviewed By 728matildat
I had the chance to be in a group that participated in a cooking lesson with Mario & Cristina. Both of them very warm hearted, made it a very unique and memorable experience on how to make the original Pesto Genovese! I don’t think I have enough words to express my enthusiasm for that day. It was an unforgettable event from start to end, with teaching, testing, practicing, tasting and getting also a history lesson in the beautiful palazzo! I would recommend it with all my heart to anyone who is thinking of visiting the incredible city of Genova!! I give it a pure 10 with a golden star!! Thank you Mario & Cristina!!!❤️
5. TreeCycle Genoa
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5.0 based on 237 reviews
We do private tours in one of the most beautiful historical town worldwide! On board of our electric "TreeCyle" you will visit unusual places, far from the typical tourist circuits, in a maze of caruggi (alleys) unknown even to most Genoese themselves. A local "cyclo-driver" will be at your disposal for any need : he will tell you funny stories and anecdotes about Genoa and its inhabitants. The electrical engine of our vehicles allows us to climb the steepest hills sprawled in the historical town. Our tours are, on request, in italian, english, spanish, french, german, russian and portoguese !
6. Arteidea
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
7. Do Eat Better Experience
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
With our tasty Genoa food tours you will visit Genoa through typical and traditional food that only local people know. In our opinion this is the best way to live a city: eat as a local!All tours are social walking tours in downtown or in the nicest place in Genoa, last about 3,5 hours and include at least 1 food tasting for each restaurant we visit (we will visit at least 5 places)
8. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
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4.5 based on 829 reviews
The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno, planned in the 1850s in an inhabited area, lies now in an area not far from the centre of Genoa. Staglieno's architectural pattern, albeit in the forms of a mature Classicism, draws on a genre that was rather common in Europe and Italy around the mid nineteenth century. However, the peculiarity and the charm of Staglieno lie in the fact that its architecture is combined with a natural layout, a type that is much more common in northern European cemeteries like, for example, the Pere Lachaise in Paris. It currently covers an area of 300.000 sqm.
Reviewed By giovannic973
The largest historical cemetery in Europe, full of amazing statues and beautiful ornaments. A visit is almost mandatory, better if not in summer.
9. Chiesa di San Siro
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
As I was making my way from my nearby hotel to Palazzo Real, I stumbled upon this church. As I ascended a narrow alley this striking church presented itself. At the door was Giuseppe, a volunteer guide who is affiliated with the church (and others in the area) who welcomed me inside. He discussed various paintings, construction methods (ie: it took 45 years to complete this church), families affiliated with the church during its early years, its restoration post WWII (be sure to see the tall wooden ladders once used to restore areas near the ceiling), etc. The guild work, stone masonry and the art (paintings, frescoes, sculptures, woodwork) is truly spectacular.
10. Circolo Culturale Fondazione Amon - Ghost Tour Genova
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Circolo Culturale No profit Centro studi tradizioni, leggende popolari e folclore magico
