Genoa, Italy overview

Christopher Columbus hailed from Genoa "the Proud," which enjoys one of the most illustrious maritime histories in all of Italy. It also features the largest medieval city center in Europe as well as Renaissance palaces that once enthralled Rubens and Van Dyck. From here, you can take an excursion to Milan, Italy's vibrant epicenter of fashion, business and the arts, to feast your eyes on The Last Supper and tour the grand opera house of La Scala.

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Portofino & Genoa

Portofino & Genoa

$184.13/Adult

This tour is perfect whether arriving by cruise ship or you are staying in a local hotel Your guide...

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Culinary Delights of Genoa

Culinary Delights of Genoa

$115/Adult

Culinary Delights of GenoaImmerse yourself in the heart of Genoa's culinary heritage with an immersi...

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Private Genoa City Highlights

Private Genoa City Highlights

$112/Adult

Private Genoa City Highlights Departing from the Port of Genoa, this daylong private tour takes you...

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Private Milan and Pavia Driver/Guide

Private Milan and Pavia Driver/Guide

$114/Adult

Private Milan and Pavia Driver/GuidePlan your own schedule for a private tour of Milan and Pavia. Th...

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The Best Cruise Ports For 2019

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282 Genoa, Italy Port Reviews

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by Anneli

Just love strolling around in Portofino and old town of Genova! ❤️ Also eating at Eataly with the view of "our" ship in the port! 🛳 Also have a small wineshop, which we like to pop into and by a bottle on the best recomendations! 🍷

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by Andypboro

Absolutely fantastic ship. Nothing to complain about.... ok there was one thing. No kettles in cabin but all jokes aside I would get one again in a heart beat. Normally on P&O but MSC would be my new company of choice

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by Jas123

In Genoa, we took a ship organized shore excursion to Portofino which was excellent. First the bus took us to Santa Margherita, where we had some free time. Then, we took an enjoyable boat ride to Portofino. Here, we had plenty of time to explore and experience the picturesque area. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful.

Visited: Apr 17, 2019

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by Elle133

This is the most convenient port. Free Wifi access at the port terminal. There's a tourist info desk, Tram/bus/metro right in front of the terminal. We bought "Genoa pass" for EUR4.50. Took bus 18 to Castelletto, took a lift up (included in the Genoa pass), for a birds eye view of the city. Then walked around the small pedestrian streets, and the Old Port before taking the metro back to the ship. I'm surprised MSC sells the Aquarium ticket for EUR22.90 (vs EUR26 at the Aquarium).

Visited: Dec 18, 2017

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by PiratesWorld

We took the tour to Milan and went to see the Cathedral Square, Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with many restaurants and shops.

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