Genoa Food Tour with City Highlights and Local Guide
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Genoa Food Tour with City Highlights and Local Guide
Tour Description
Discover Genoa on a customizable food & sightseeing tour. Taste focaccia, pesto, cheeses & wine, explore the Rolli Palaces, San Lorenzo Cathedral & Caruggi alleys. Pickup & drop-off available.
Key Information
- Experience Private, Walking
- Guided by Licensed national tour guide
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting times (Customizable) Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Full-day
- Languages English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
- Pickup available Upon request
Highlights
- Taste authentic focaccia – Genoa’s favorite snack, fresh from the oven.
- Try pesto Genovese – watch a chef prepare it with fragrant basil.
- Sample Ligurian cheeses & wine – a delicious pairing from the region.
- Explore the Caruggi alleys & food market – vibrant streets full of flavors.
- Admire the Rolli Palaces, Piazza De Ferrari & San Lorenzo Cathedral – Genoa’s most iconic landmarks.
Itinerary
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Meet Your Guide & Begin the Foodie Journey
Start your experience with pickup at your hotel, port, airport, or train station. From there, head into the Caruggi alleys, taste fresh focaccia and fried seafood, and explore the lively food market with basil, cheeses, and local wine.
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Culture & Landmarks
Stroll down Via Garibaldi to admire the UNESCO-listed Rolli Palaces, stop for an Italian coffee, and continue to the lively Piazza De Ferrari surrounded by elegant buildings.
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Sweet Ending at San Lorenzo
Visit the stunning San Lorenzo Cathedral and conclude your tour with a unique treat — candied violet and rose petals — before returning to the starting point or your arranged drop-off.
Full Description
Genoa is inseparable from its food traditions — you simply can’t say you’ve been here without tasting its many specialties. This walking tour is the ideal way to explore the city’s highlights while enjoying authentic local flavors in the company of a passionate foodie guide.
Your experience begins at the ancient port before stepping into the lively Caruggi, the narrow alleys of Europe’s largest historical center. Taste freshly baked focaccia, the city’s most beloved snack, then continue with a classic paper cone of fried squid and stockfish. At the bustling food market, follow the scent of fresh basil and watch a chef prepare the famous pesto Genovese, accompanied by samples of Ligurian cheeses and local wine.
Afterwards, stroll along elegant Via Garibaldi to admire the UNESCO-listed Rolli Palaces, stop for a traditional Italian coffee, then head to Piazza De Ferrari and the San Lorenzo Cathedral, where your tour ends with the unique taste of candied violet and rose petals.
This experience is flexible and customizable — it can be arranged as a half-day or full-day tour, combining food tastings with sightseeing of Genoa’s main sites. We can accommodate dietary requirements and provide pickup and drop-off from your hotel, port, airport, or train station, making it ideal for both visitors and cruise passengers.
Tour Gallery
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Group photos taken during our tours are property of Raphael Tours and Events. Unauthorized usage outside of this website is strictly prohibited.
What is included
Included
- Private foodie guide – passionate local expert
- Wine pairing with local specialties (or other typical drinks if you do not drink wine)
- Food tastings – focaccia, fried seafood, pesto Genovese, Ligurian cheeses, sweets, and more
- Guided sightseeing of main landmarks: Caruggi alleys, Rolli Palaces, Piazza De Ferrari, and San Lorenzo Cathedral
- Pickup and drop-off from hotel, port, airport, or train station (on request)
- Family and dietary accommodations (with advance notice)
Not included
- Additional food or drinks not specified in the tastings
- Tips and gratuities for the guide (optional)
Recommendations
Tips and Tricks
- Come hungry – you’ll taste plenty of local specialties along the way.
- Wear comfortable shoes – the Caruggi alleys are narrow and best explored on foot.
- Choose half-day or full-day – depending on how much time you want for food and sightseeing.
- Let us know dietary needs in advance – we can accommodate many requirements.
- Bring your camera – the Rolli Palaces, Piazza De Ferrari, and San Lorenzo Cathedral make stunning backdrops.
- Cruise passengers – pickup and drop-off at the port can be arranged for a stress-free shore excursion.
Not suitable for
- Guests with severe mobility issues (the Caruggi alleys have uneven surfaces and many areas are only accessible on foot)
- Visitors with severe food allergies that cannot be accommodated (please inform us in advance of dietary restrictions)
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