

Things to do in Genoa
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What are the best things to do in Genoa?
Outty ranks 345 bookable experiences in Genoa, Italy. The highest scoring is Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine at 97 out of 100, followed by Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert, Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour, Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace. Prices start at $5 per person and 3 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 345
- In the 90+ Club
- 3
- From
- $5 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Genoa
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Genoa they cover.
Book Taxi Barcelona
3508 experiences across 241 cities
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
taxiGo DMC
1181 experiences across 264 cities
Europe Journey - Private Sightseeing Transfers and Day Tours
988 experiences across 104 cities
PROFI DRIVER
887 experiences across 133 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Tour Travel & More
685 experiences across 120 cities
Most Popular in Genoa
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

Genoa Culinary Masterclass-A Hands-On Experience by Do Eat Better

Private Boat Tour in Portofino Natural Reserve or Cinque Terre

Genoa Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local Guide
Most Highly Reviewed in Genoa
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour

Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore
Last Minute in Genoa
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour

Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore
Family Friendly in Genoa
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

Genoa Ravioli, Fettuccine & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine

Rickshaw tour in Genova

Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine

Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local's Home in Genoa

Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Chiavari
Food & Drink in Genoa
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour

Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

Genoa: Pasta and Tiramisu class by Cesarine

Genoa Culinary Masterclass-A Hands-On Experience by Do Eat Better
Culture & History in Genoa
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour

Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore
Outdoors in Genoa
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour

Private Boat Tour in Portofino Natural Reserve or Cinque Terre

E-bike tour in Genova

Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

The Scolca Experience

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems
Nightlife in Genoa
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa

Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food

Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour

Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area

Genoa Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner
Highest rated in Genoa
The top of the Outty Ranking across 345 local experiences
- 1Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine3h • from $9796.9
- 2Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert3.5h • from $7694.0
- 3Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour2h • from $6793.8
- 4Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace3.3h • from $7989.6
- 52 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa2h • from $10888.9
- 6Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore2h • from $6987.4
- 7Genoa Day Tour: 4 hours of History with Focaccia , Prosecco & Joy4h • from $11386.5
- 8Genoa: Pasta and Tiramisu class by Cesarine3h • from $12486.0
- 9Genoa Culinary Masterclass-A Hands-On Experience by Do Eat Better3h • from $11185.7
- 10Genoa Ravioli, Fettuccine & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine2.5h • from $6985.2
- 11Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food6h • from $20584.9
- 12Discover the secrets of Genoa with a storyteller!3h • from $5083.8
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Genoa?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Genoa with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Genoa
- What are the best things to do in Genoa?
- Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine is the highest ranked experience in Genoa, scoring 97 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 368 traveler reviews. Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert, Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour, Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace, 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa round out the top five. Outty ranks 345 bookable experiences in Genoa, Italy, and 3 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Genoa cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Genoa is $108 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Genoa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Genoa for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Genoa currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Genoa good for families?
- Yes. 20 of the experiences we rank in Genoa are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Genoa?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Genoa?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Genoa?
- 119 of the 120 experiences we rank in Genoa offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Genoa gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Genoa so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.