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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 44m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the dual soul of Genoa, a city that ruled the waves and invented modern finance. On this sweeping journey, you will navigate the gritty, shadowed alleys of the ancient mariners and emerge into the blinding opulence of Europe's first true financial capital. Uncover how a rocky Italian port became a state within states, funding empires, outsmarting kings, and building palaces so grand they required royal courts to fill them.

    • A 2.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 104 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Palazzo di San Giorgio
    • Via della Mercanzia 2
    • 16124, Genoa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Palazzo San Giorgio
    • 2 Via della Mercanzia
    • 16124, Genova, Liguria, Italy

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Self Guided Podcast Tour The Phantom Empire of Genoa in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 44 minutes1h 44m
    1h 44m
  • Opening hours: Sun 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
Rp121.304
Rp97.043 x 1 AdultRp97.043
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The previous price was Rp121.304 and current price is Rp97.043
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Palazzo di San Giorgio

  • 10m
The ancient civic palace that became the world's first modern bank, funding explorers and empires.

Loggia dei Mercanti

  • 10m
The 16th-century Wall Street where merchants traded commodities and expanded the maritime insurance market.

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

  • 10m
A striking black-and-white cathedral built with Crusade wealth, housing what was once believed to be the Holy Grail.

Piazza San Matteo

  • 10m
The perfectly preserved, private medieval square of the Doria family, rulers of Genoa's naval fleets.

Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Rosso

  • 10m
A lavish red palace on Via Garibaldi, showcasing the peak of the Rolli hospitality system.

Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Bianco

  • 10m
The elegant white rival to Palazzo Rosso, illustrating the intense architectural competition among Genoa's elite.

Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Doria Tursi

  • 10m
The most massive palace on the street, built by a Spanish banker, now housing the city hall and Paganini's violin.

Spianata Castelletto

  • 10m
A panoramic terrace offering a sweeping view of the city, the port, and the legacy of La Superba.

Location

Activity location

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    Palazzo di San Giorgio
    • Via della Mercanzia 2
    • 16124, Genoa, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Palazzo San Giorgio
    • 2 Via della Mercanzia
    • 16124, Genova, Liguria, Italy

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