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Things to do in Genoa
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The Genoa Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in Europe, in the old port redesigned by Renzo Piano. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €33best in the morning
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Via Garibaldi and the Palazzi dei Rolli
A street of Renaissance palaces listed by UNESCO, with the Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco museums. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr 30 min≈ €9best in the afternoon
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The caruggi and focaccia
The narrow lanes of the historic center, oily morning focaccia and chickpea farinata.
FoodMarket2 hr≈ €10best in the morning
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Boccadasse at sunset
A small fishing village of colorful houses, a pebble beach and gelato at the end of the promenade. On Wikipedia
RelaxationBeach2 hrFreebest in the evening
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Portofino and San Fruttuoso by boat
The Riviera’s most elegant harbor, then the Abbey of San Fruttuoso at the back of a cove. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryViewpoint6 hr≈ €25takes the whole day
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The Righi funicular
A funicular up to a viewpoint above the rooftops, the port and the ring of forts. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryViewpoint1 hr 30 min≈ €2best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Genoa: in April, May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 °C / 54 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 13 |
| February | 13 °C / 55 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 11 |
| March | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 16 |
| April ideal | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 12 |
| May ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 16 |
| June ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 13 |
| July | 28 °C / 82 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 11 |
| August | 30 °C / 86 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 8 |
| September ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 13 |
| October ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 15 |
| November | 15 °C / 59 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 9 |
| December | 12 °C / 54 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 10 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €95
- Comfort
- €180
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 58 kg
- Bus
- 66 kg
- Plane
- 320 kg
By train rather than by plane: 260 kg less CO₂e per person (6 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
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- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
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- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Italy
- Plugs
- Type C, F, L, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Genoa
- Cinque Terre Italy, 68 km
- Milan Italy, 120 km
- Turin Italy, 120 km
- Pisa and the Tuscan coast Italy, 140 km
- Nice France, 160 km
- Lake Como Italy, 160 km