Visiting Genoa Old Town: what to know
- Tickets
- Free to walk. The palace museums on Via Garibaldi charge entry.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours.
- Best time
- Daytime, when shops and bakeries are open.
- Getting there
- Walkable from the Genoa cruise terminal, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Genoa itineraries with Genoa Old Town
Genoa Old Town is on day 1
Day 1 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days
Genoa's old town
How Genoa Old Town fits into a day.- 9:30Genoa Old TownGenoa
- 11:00Genoa CathedralGenoa
- 12:30Via GaribaldiGenoa
- 15:30Porto AnticoGenoa
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Genoa Old Town FAQs
Is Genoa's old town walkable from the cruise port?
Yes. The terminal is right next to the old town.
Is Genoa old town safe?
It is fine in the day. Some lanes are quiet and dark at night, so stick to busier streets then.
What food is Genoa known for?
Pesto, focaccia and farinata, a chickpea flatbread.
