Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour
At a glance
Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour is a 40m – 1h private experience in Genoa, Italy, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $14.99 per person. Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Lifetime access to this tour in English, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 40m – 1h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 6–12 · Youth 13–20 · Adult 21–60 · Senior 61–99
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Options & availability
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Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour
from $14.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre.
You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova!
Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include:
• Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences
• The interiors of Genoa’s richest church
• Hear about the first football club in Italy
• A historical confectionery shop
• Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store
• Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
What's included
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour starts at the Palazzo S. Giorgio near the port.
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Stop 2
The square was created artificially around the 16th century by filling a part of the bay to gain more land for the port operations. You'll hear more about the square and its history at this short stop.
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Stop 3
You'll walk through this ancient location used by the tradesmen and the moneychangers for their businesses.
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Stop 4
You'll briefly stop in this square to admire its beautiful surroundings and learn more about it.
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Stop 5
You'll stop outside the San Lorenzo cathedral where you'll be given the opportunity to visit inside the cathedral if you so wish.
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Stop 6
You'll discover more about the history of Genoa and the Palazzo Ducale while walking around outside.
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Stop 7
You'll see the beautiful church from the outside and get the opportunity to go inside.
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Stop 8
The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.
Traveller ratings
4.3
7 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 4
- 4 ★ 2
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 1
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour take?
The experience lasts about 40m – 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $14.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS; Lifetime access to this tour in English; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Where does it start?
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Genoa.
