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Liguria, Italy

Genoa cruise port guide

A layered old city, grand palaces, maritime history, and access to the Ligurian coast reward travelers who look beyond the port.

Real destination photograph of Genoa
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Arrival pointStazione Marittima
TenderNo
To the actionWalk or metro to center
Return buffer60 minutes

Things to do in Genoa

highlights

Historic center walk

Narrow carruggi lanes and major squares

Allow about 180 minutes · Free
highlights

Palazzi dei Rolli

UNESCO-listed noble palaces

Allow about 150 minutes · About $25
family

Genoa Aquarium

Large waterfront aquarium close to port

Allow about 180 minutes · About $32
food

Pesto workshop

Make and taste Liguria’s signature sauce

Allow about 180 minutes · About $105
relaxed

Portofino coast trip

Longer excursion to the famous seaside village

Allow about 300 minutes · About $135

Getting around

The center is walkable from many berths; metro and trains extend reach.

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