"We wanted to see several attractions without organising every journey separately. The bus made our sightseeing plans easier to manage and left more room for spontaneous decisions."
Important Update
- Please Note: we inform you that due to a street disruption, from September 14th to October 15th, the stop “The LIghtouse” will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
City Sightseeing Genoa Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
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Overview
Discover the best of Genoa with a flexible Genoa hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore this fascinating Italian port city at your own pace. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket and travel across two sightseeing routes connecting historic landmarks, the Old Port, Via Garibaldi, Piazza Ferrari and the picturesque village of Boccadasse. Hop off whenever you want to explore and rejoin the next bus when you are ready. With panoramic views, convenient stops and real-time bus tracking, this Genoa sightseeing bus tour is an easy way to experience the city.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Flexi: 5 Days
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese
Highlights
- Explore Genoa at your own pace with a flexible 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Discover the city’s historic heart, including Via Garibaldi, Piazza Ferrari and the Old Port
- Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker Genoa sightseeing bus
- Travel to the charming seaside village of Boccadasse and see another side of Genoa
- Track buses in real time and plan your sightseeing easily with the Sightseeing Experience app
Itinerary
Begin your Genoa hop-on hop-off tour at Piazza Caricamento, beside the historic Old Port and close to the famous Genoa Aquarium. This central departure point makes the tour especially convenient for visitors arriving in the city by train, cruise ship or on foot. The service operates on two routes, each featuring 11 stops, giving you plenty of opportunities to discover Genoa your way.
Explore the Historic Centre
Board the panoramic double-decker bus and start your journey through the heart of Genoa. As you travel through the city, you’ll see a fascinating mix of historic architecture, lively squares and important landmarks. One of the highlights is Via Garibaldi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent historic palaces.
Hop off here to explore the surrounding streets on foot, admire the architecture and discover the atmosphere of Genoa’s historic centre before continuing your sightseeing adventure.
Discover Piazza Ferrari and Via XX Settembre
Continue toward Piazza Ferrari, one of Genoa’s most recognizable city squares. From here, you can explore nearby streets and reach Via XX Settembre, one of the city’s important shopping and commercial avenues. Take your time discovering local cafés, shops and architectural details before returning to the bus.
Enjoy the Old Port and Coastal Genoa
The route also takes you through the vibrant waterfront area, where Genoa’s long maritime history comes to life. From the open-top deck, enjoy views of the harbour and surrounding cityscape before continuing toward the coastal areas.
Visit Boccadasse
For a change of scenery, hop off at Boccadasse, a charming old fishing village on the Genoese coast. Its colourful houses, small beach and seaside atmosphere offer a wonderful contrast to the busy historic centre. Spend some time exploring, taking photographs or enjoying the views before boarding the next bus.
Make Sightseeing Simple
Throughout your journey, you can use the Sightseeing Experience app to see the buses on an interactive map, check real-time locations and view estimated waiting times.
With a 24-hour or 48-hour Genoa sightseeing ticket, you can create your own itinerary and experience Genoa’s history, harbour, architecture and coastline at a relaxed pace.
What's Included
What's Included
- City Sightseeing Genoa 24h or 48h Ticket
- Free "Sightseeing Experience" app, ideal for seeing the location of the buses in real time and the waiting time at each stop!
- Walking tour in 6 languages available with the Sightseeing Experience App!
- Free Wi-fi!
- Audio guide on board bus in 8 languages!
- Assistance on board!
- Free focaccia tasting (Monday to Saturday) at Carignano stop
- Priority access on the bus (if selected and purchased "24-hour Priority Ticket" option)
Schedule
Historical Red Route:
- Schedule: Operating between 10:15 to 16:15
- Frequency: Morning 30 Minutes - Afternoon 60 Minutes
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Departure: MEI Cruise Terminal
Coastline Blue Route:
- Schedule: Operating between 10:00 to 17:30
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Departure: Cruise Terminal Villa del Principe
Redemption Info
- You are welcome to hop on the bus at any designated stop. The voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver or at the Visitor Center
- Both mobile and printed vouchers are accepted.
- Upon exchanging your voucher, you will receive a ticket which should be kept until the tour's expiry date.
- Please take note of the expiry date on your ticket. Once your voucher has been exchanged for a ticket, the voucher will no longer be valid.
- Please be aware that in the event of losing your voucher or ticket, the company will not be liable for any refunds.
- 24h Priority Boarding Ticket: Please note that in order to redeem this type of ticket, customers must first go to one of the following meeting points:
- Via Fanti d’Italia – City Sightseeing Genoa Bus Stop
- Piazza Caricamento – City Sightseeing Genoa Visitor Center
Know Before You Go
Voucher Validity:
- Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the 5 days that you selected during the booking process.
Important Info:
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
- Infants will continue to travel free of charge and without a ticket while placed on the lap of a paying adult (up to two infants per adult). If the infant needs a separate individual seat, a kid category ticket must be ordered.
- Multiday tickets may only be used on consecutive days.
- Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you may use your own wired earbuds with a jack plug.
- Mobile App: Download "Sightseeing Experience" mobile app to find the nearest bus stops, interactive route map, daily operational updates and city monuments.
- Need Assistance: Need assistance at destination, please contact our local partner on +39 3248114807 (Call OR WhatsApp) (Daily: from 7:00am till 7:30pm) OR email at Info@sightseeing-experience.com.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
Customer Reviews
4.6
based on 2,510 reviews
Rating Distribution
"I had already seen some landmarks in photographs, but viewing them from the bus felt different. The surrounding streets and buildings gave everything a new perspective."
"Our original itinerary changed completely, and that was the best part. We explored an interesting area for longer than planned without worrying about rearranging our entire day."
"After spending the morning exploring on foot, the bus provided a welcome change. We could continue sightseeing comfortably before getting off refreshed for another walk."
"We spotted several beautiful views during the ride and took plenty of photographs. The changing scenery made even the stretches between attractions feel like part of the adventure."
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