Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour
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If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre.
You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova!
Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include:
• Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval r...
Highlights
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 40 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Palazzo San Giorgio
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari
The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.
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Itinerary
1
Palazzo di San Giorgio
The tour starts at the Palazzo S. Giorgio near the port.
2
Piazza Caricamento
The square was created artificially around the 16th century by filling a part of the bay to gain more land for the port operations. You'll hear more about the square and its history at this short stop.
3
Loggia dei Mercanti
You'll walk through this ancient location used by the tradesmen and the moneychangers for their businesses.
4
Piazza delle Vigne
You'll briefly stop in this square to admire its beautiful surroundings and learn more about it.
5
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova
You'll stop outside the San Lorenzo cathedral where you'll be given the opportunity to visit inside the cathedral if you so wish.
6
Palazzo Ducale
You'll discover more about the history of Genoa and the Palazzo Ducale while walking around outside.
7
Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea
You'll see the beautiful church from the outside and get the opportunity to go inside.
8
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
