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GENOA, from the crusades to the cruises.

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish

Overview

A captivating title to spark curiosity about a city often victimized by many stereotypes used by those who don't know it.
Come on, follow me if you want to see the authentic millennial history of Genoa as testified by what has been saved from the destructive action of the pickaxe and bulldozers in recent decades.
Two similar words "Crociate" and "Crociere" to indicate the beginning of written history and the present day of Genoa.
We start from the port, to immediately meet the Villa of Prince Andrea Doria and shortly after the complex of the Knights of Malta and then the Church where the first crusade was preached in which the Genoese played a major role in transporting the crusaders and in the liberation of Jerusalem and important ports of the Palestinian coast.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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Palazzo San Giorgio
2, 16126 Genova GE, Italy

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End point

Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari
Genova GE, Italy

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Villa del Principe

The first Renaissance-style villa commissioned by the most influential man in early 16th-century Genoa.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stazione Marittima di Genova

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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Galata Museo Del Mare

External visit
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Siro

Few know that the First Crusade was preached in this church, when the building was still in Romanesque style and dedicated to the 12 Apostles!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via Garibaldi

A "New Road" of the sixteenth century, almost a private quarter for a small elite of Genoese merchant-bankers who had their sumptuous palaces built here, praised by Rubens and other intellectuals passing through Genoa.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Banchi

Financial center for over 7 centuries, a must-see place during a visit to Genoa.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Di San Giorgio

The richest palace in the city's history. From the government building to the seat of the most prestigious financial institution of the Republic of Genoa.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Portici Di Sottoripa

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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Di San Giorgio

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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

The nerve centre of Genoa, between the historic and the new city. Bordered by important buildings witnessing the main economic activities of the city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Commenda di Pre

Famous welcoming/hospital house of the Knights of Malta. Exterior visit and account of the main stages in the history of this medieval complex.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the GENOA, from the crusades to the cruises.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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