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Genoa

Things to do in Genoa

Visit the world-famous aquarium, try pasta with pesto and ride the free funicular

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Top 10 things to do

Aquarium of Genoa

Dive into the sea and meet over 12,000 marine creatures in Italy's largest aquarium

4.5 (13,531 reviews)

The City of Children and Youth

Learn while you play at in Genoa

4.3 (367 reviews)

Biosphere

The Biosphere is a stunning glass sphere close to Genoa's Aquarium in the Old Port. Known affectionately as 'The Glass Bubble' it was designed by superstar architect Renzo Piano for the July 2001 G8 Meeting. This tropical paradise is home to over 150 species of plants, as well as a rainforest that protects numerous birds, butterflies, and reptiles.

4.5 (5,583 reviews)

Genoa Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Explore Genoa - get up close and personal with the beauty of the city with a bus tour

4 (117 reviews)

Genoa Porto Antico

Discover a captivating waterfront district that seamlessly blends history, culture, and charm

4.4 (109 reviews)

Galata Museo del Mare

Calling all wannabe sailors and aspiring sea captains. The Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa offers 12,000 m2 of exhibition space covering man's longtime relationship with the sea. The building itself is the oldest surviving construction in the dockyard of the old Republic. It's a worthwhile attraction for anyone interested in the ocean, immigration, and the history of Genoa.

4.4 (876 reviews)

Toirano Caves

The Toirano Caves are a karst cave system in the municipality of Toirano, in the province of Savona, Liguria, Italy. The caves are home to ancient human and cave bear remains, as well as a cellar for some 12,000 bottles of Durin Spumante wine.

4.5 (77 reviews)

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

The Abbey of San Fruttuoso (Abbazia di San Fruttuoso) is a Benedictine monastery tucked away on an idyllic bay between Camogli and Portofino in the Italian Riviera. The abbey's remote location means that it can only be accessed by boat or through hiking trails, making it a hidden gem that takes some effort to unearth!

4.5 (78 reviews)