• Piazza Sarzano - Sarzano Square is situated in the area believed to be the original core of Genoa, or “Ianua.”
• Chiesa Santi Cosma e Damiano - Located in the oldest part of Genoa’s historic center, the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano is a prime example of Genoese Romanesque architecture.
• Via Giuseppe Garibaldi - Strolling along Via Garibaldi allows one to appreciate the ancient charm of this beautiful city through the grand and elegant homes of its affluent merchants. From the mid-1500s, Genoa was adorned with magnificent stucco, marble, or painted facades, grand atriums, splendid gardens with fountains and nymphaeums; and inside, large frescoed halls, luxurious furnishings, valuable art collections, and rich galleries. These opulent residences caught the eye of refined artists like the renowned Flemish painter Pieter Paul Rubens, who, in the early seventeenth century, published a book of drawings of the buildings, proposing them as models for aristocratic residences across Europe.
• La Casa di Colombo - A short distance from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, lies the so-called Casa di Colombo. It is likely a reconstruction from the 18th century of the original medieval building where the discoverer of the Americas spent his youth. The house was probably destroyed during the French fleet’s bombardment under King Louis XIV, which struck Genoa in 1684. The building spans two floors: the ground floor served as a workshop for his father, Domenico Colombo, who was involved in wool weaving and commerce. The family home was upstairs. According to written sources, the navigator lived here approximately between 1455 and 1470.
• Piazza Banchi - Situated just off one of the city’s most important docks, this was once the site of Genoa’s old grain market, known as piazza “dei banchi” in the 12th century due to the money-changers’ stalls under the porticoes of various buildings.

The square was devastated by a severe fire in 1398, and it wasn’t until the 16th century that restoration work on the buildings was completed; this included the construction of a Loggia dei Mercanti (merchant’s loggia) designed by Andrea Ceresola, known as il Vannone, to provide a covered space for bankers and money-changers in the area.

• Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova - The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo is Genoa’s most significant church. The Genoese cathedral and the artistic depictions on its walls have inspired many legends and curiosities.
  It was constructed around 1098 to support and eventually replace a basilica dating back to the 5th or 6th century, later expanded with grand and precious forms. The cathedral is dedicated to San Lorenzo Martire and houses the ashes of the city’s patron saint, San Giovanni Battista, brought to Genoa at the end of the First Crusade.
• Giardini Luzzati - The Luzzati Gardens are located in the “heart” of Genoa’s historic center and represent a remarkable and rare example of recovery that focuses not only on architectural and urban aspects but also on community well-being.
  The space hosts a variety of activities aimed at enhancing neighborhood livability and revitalization, opening up with cultural initiatives and events to the citizens, with the goal of becoming a multicultural and multiethnic hub.
• Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari - Genoa’s main square, a hub for important city events, is dedicated to Raffaele De Ferrari, the Duke of Galliera, a generous benefactor who donated a substantial sum in 1875 for port expansion projects.

At its center is a monumental bronze fountain, crafted by architect Cesare Crosa of Vergagni in 1936. The Teatro Carlo Felice and the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti (Ligurian Academy of Fine Arts) buildings overlooking the square were both designed by Carlo Barabino. Piazza De Ferrari is also bordered by the side façade of Palazzo Ducale (with its main entrance on the adjacent Piazza Matteotti), Palazzo della Regione Liguria (the Liguria region offices, built in 1920), and Palazzo della Nuova Borsa (the new stock exchange), a prime example of Genoese Art Nouveau (1912).

• Palazzo di San Giorgio - Palazzo San Giorgio is one of Genoa’s most significant and renowned historic buildings. Today, it houses the headquarters of the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale. The palace is located in the docks area and consists of two distinct parts: the ancient one, a typical example of medieval architecture, facing the Sottoripa portico, and the Renaissance one, oriented south. The main entrance is on this side, facing the Porto Antico, opposite via della Mercanzia, a small alley connecting piazza Caricamento to piazza Cavour.
• Old Port - The ancient port area was redesigned by Renzo Piano in 1992 for the quincentenary celebrations of the discovery of America, transforming it into a tourist center where visitors can enjoy drinks, dining, shopping, movies, skating, or swimming.

At the dock’s end lies the Magazzini del Cotone complex, offering a view of the nearby Lanterna, and showcasing the beauty of Genoa and its Gulf. In the background, the hills are vibrant with colors during the day and illuminated at night.

• Rollipop Bistrot - RolliPop is a bistro offering journeys that blend ancient gastronomic traditions with the history of Genoa and its notable figures.

The dishes are inspired by traditional recipes and local ingredients. The flavors, aromas, and colors of Genoese cuisine are reimagined in a contemporary “Pop” style.

Located at Salita Santa Caterina 2r inside Palazzo Spinola Pignone, hence the name RolliPop, it is a “Pop” tribute to the Palazzo dei Rolli, where it resides.

• Spianata Castelletto - Spianata Castelletto
  A stunning “balcony” suspended over the Historic Centre with a 360° view of the city and port. Riding up in the Art Nouveau lift is a magical experience.

“When I decide
to go to heaven
I’ll go in the elevator
of Castelletto…”
(Giorgio Caproni, from “The Elevator”)

From here, visitors can admire the slate rooftops, a traditional local material, as well as medieval towers and Baroque domes; in the distance, the sea comes alive with both modern ships and ancient memories.

The high grounds form a backdrop dotted with parks, villas, and sanctuaries, crowned with the city’s forts.

Until 1849, the fortress of Castelletto stood in this magnificent overlook’s place, before being demolished by public demand, as it was considered a threat to the city below in case of enemy occupation.

In 1910, when Alinari photographs popularized its beauty, the esplanade/overlook of Castelletto became one of Genoa’s must-see wonders.

• Ascensore di Castelletto Levante - Riding up to Spianata Castelletto in the Art Nouveau lift is a magical experience.
  This is the lift to which the poet Caproni dedicated a poem:

“When I decide
to go to heaven
I’ll go in the elevator
of Castelletto…”
(Giorgio Caproni, from “The Elevator”)

• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes

This great tour will provide a whole experience of the city of Genova: Our magnificent tour to discover the secrets of the historic center is enriched by a superb culinary experience: our partner E prie rosse offers incredibly local dishes in a special location, in the heart od old town!
During the tour on board of the rickshaw, conducted by an expert guide, you will discover the alleys and narrow streets of Maddalena district and the monumental historical places like Via Garibaldi, Piazza Sarzano, De Ferrari square. The guide will tell you anedoctes and funny curiosities that will make you love Genoa, exactly as we do

The rikshaw can host on board up to a maximum of two adults and two children under the age of 6.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.