Genoa Walking Tour + Strada Nuova Museums

On this tour, you'll embark on a guided walking tour of Genoa's historic centre, with included tickets to visit the Strada Nuova Museums and the Museo di Sant'Agostino for independent exploration.

Tour Details

Your journey begins with a guided walk through the historic center of Genoa. The meeting point is next to the tourist information office located on via Garibaldi. From here, we'll make our way to Piazza San Lorenzo to admire the striking facade of the Genoa cathedral. Notably, its two front towers are of different heights.

Just behind the cathedral, the tour continues to the iconic Doge's Palace. After appreciating its elegant exterior architecture, we will proceed to the Carlo Felice Theatre, the principal opera house of Genoa. In front of its neoclassical entrance, you'll hear about the most notable performances held at this prestigious venue.

The walking tour concludes on Via Garibaldi, where you'll find the extraordinary Strada Nuova museums.

Tickets

At the conclusion of the walking tour, you will receive your tickets for the Strada Nuova Museums and Museo di Sant'Agostino. These museums can be explored at your leisure on the same day as your walking tour.

The museums are housed in the following historic buildings:

• Palazzo Rosso: an art gallery showcasing masterpieces by artists such as Alberto Durero, Van Dyck, and Paolo Veronese, among others.
• Palazzo Bianco: featuring paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens, and Zurbarán.
• Palazzo Tursi: home to a diverse collection of historical sculptures, ceramics, coins, and musical instruments.
• Museo di Sant'Agostino: showcasing an extensive collection of works from medieval Genoa.

Please remember that you must visit the Strada Nuova Museums and the Museo di Sant'Agostino on the same day as your guided tour of Genoa's historic centre.