Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to walk. The aquarium, museum, Biosfera and Bigo each charge entry; check the official sites for current prices.
- Time needed
- 1 hour to walk around, a half day with the aquarium or museum.
- Best time
- Late afternoon and evening, when the harbour is lively.
- Getting there
- Walkable from the old town and the cruise terminal. The nearest metro stop is San Giorgio.
Itineraries with Porto Antico
Porto Antico is on day 1
Day 1 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days
Genoa's old town
How Porto Antico fits into a day.- 9:30Genoa Old TownGenoa
- 11:00Genoa CathedralGenoa
- 12:30Via GaribaldiGenoa
- 15:30Porto AnticoGenoa
- 16:30Aquarium of GenoaGenoa
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Porto Antico questions
What is there to do at Porto Antico?
Visit the aquarium, the Galata Maritime Museum or the Biosfera, ride the Bigo lift or just walk along the harbour.
Is Porto Antico near the cruise port?
Yes. It is a short walk from the Genoa cruise terminal.
Is Porto Antico good for kids?
Yes. The aquarium, the play areas and the open harbourside make it the most child-friendly part of Genoa.
