Génova - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour

Genoa's Noble Legacy Tour: Palaces, Maritime Marvels, and Cultural Treasures

Génova, Ligúria, Itália

Step into Genoa’s illustrious past on a journey through opulent palaces, grand museums, and the seafaring history that shaped this remarkable city. Beginning at the stately Villa del Principe and ascending through the commanding Castello D’Albertis, you’ll explore Genoa’s deep maritime roots at the Galata Sea Museum and Sottomarino Nazario Sauro submarine. Continue to the splendid Royal Palace Museum and a line of iconic palazzi, each telling its own story of Genoa’s noble families. Along the way, admire artifacts at the Museum of World Cultures and relics of the Italian unification at Casa Mazzini. Conclude with a touch of whimsy at Neptune’s Galleon and the Genoa Aquarium, capturing the city’s vibrant blend of heritage and innovation.

Distance: 4,0 km
Duration: 1,0 hours
Number of stops: 24

Points of Interest

Villa del Principe  (Ancient Ruins)
Castelo D'Albertis  (Castle)
Museu das Culturas do Mundo  (Museum)
Museu do Mar de Galata  (Museum)
Sottomarino Nazario Sauro  (Historical Building)
Museu do Palácio Real de Gênova  (Museum)
Palazzo Francesco Balbi Piovera  (Palace)
Palácio Giacomo e Pantaleo Balbi  (Palace)
Palácio G. Agostino Balbi  (Historical Building)
Palácio Gio Francesco Balbi  (Palace)
Palazzo Belimbau  (Palace)
Palazzo Nicolò Lomellini  (Historical Building)
Palácio Giacomo Lomellini  (Palace)
Palácio Bartolomeo Lomellini  (Palace)
Palazzo Lomellini Doria Lamba  (Palace)
Palazzo Cosma Centurione  (Palace)
Museu Risorgimento - Casa Mazzini  (Museum)
Palácio Giorgio Centurione  (Palace)
Palácio Gio Battista Centurione  (Palace)
Palácio Cipriano Pallavicini  (Palace)
Via del Campo 29 Rosso  (Art Gallery)
Galeão de Netuno  (Historical Building)
Aquário de Gênova  (Aquarium)
Biosfera  (Botanical Garden)