Genoa Sightseeing Bus
Description
Explore the key attractions of the iconic city of Genoa in a comfortable manner by participating in our hop-on, hop-off bus tour. This flexible experience allows you to board and disembark at your convenience, enabling you to delve into the historic city at your own leisure.
Details of the Sightseeing Bus
This bus tour in Genoa conveniently stops at major points of interest around the renowned birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Throughout your ride, there will be English audio commentary offering insights into the various attractions visible from the bus.
Some of the must-see sights included in this tour encompass Piazza Caricamento, Piazza De Ferrari fountain, and Vittoria Square.
You can access the itinerary, routes, and various stops on the accompanying map via the link provided:
Please be advised that stops 2 (Garibaldi-Fontane Marose) and 3 (Piazza de Ferrari) are currently experiencing temporary relocations. The bus staff will offer further information during your journey.
Schedule for the Genoa Sightseeing Bus
- Red line: operates from 10:15 am until 4:15 pm, with buses departing every 30 minutes in the morning and hourly in the afternoon
- Blue line: runs from 10 am to 4:30 pm, departing every 30 minutes
Operational Details
Your ticket grants access for 24 or 48 hours. For instance, if you first use a 48-hour ticket on Monday at 3 pm, it remains valid until Wednesday at 3 pm.
During this timeframe, you are welcome to board and disembark from the buses as often as you wish on either route. This flexibility allows for a comprehensive exploration of the city’s prominent attractions. You can admire stunning architecture such as the Church of Santo Stefano, the Doge's Palace, the Teatro Carlo Felice opera house, and the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, along with the opportunity to visit one of Europe's busiest ports.
Policy for Children Under 4
Children under the age of 4 can travel for free! They do not require a ticket or prior reservation to board the bus.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the City Sightseeing bus for a period of 24 or 48 hours
- Individual headphones for each passenger
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required.
Important information
You can use this voucher to access the City Sightseeing bus service at any of the designated stops.
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the moment it is used for the first time. During this period, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you want.
You can consult the timetables, routes and different stops on the map using the following links:
Until further notice, stops 2 (Garibaldi-Fontane Marose) and 3 (Piazza de Ferrari) will be temporarily relocated. The bus staff will provide more details on board.
Sightseeing Bus Schedule
- Red line: from 10:15 am to 4:15 pm, every 30 minutes in the morning and every hour in the afternoon
- Blue line: from 10 am to 4:30 pm, every 30 minutes
However, these times are flexible and subject to change.
The running times and routes of Hop On Hop Off buses may be subject to changes and/or suspensions due to special events, demonstrations, strikes, or similar events. You can consult the variations in real-time at the following link: https://www.sightseeing-experience.com/hop-on-hop-off-genoa/.
Help Our Planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audioguides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.

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