City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Thanks to the panoramic double-decker buses of City Sightseeing® Genoa, the only hop on hop off service of the city, visitors can admire the historical and artistic heritage of Genoa thanks to 2 different lines eachone with 15 convenient stops. From the De Ferrari stop, for example, you can visit the House of Christopher Columbus, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the historic centre. Stroll through the streets of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the ancient buildings of Via Garibaldi. You are free to discover Genoa as and when you want. With a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, hop on and off as many times as you like during your city tour.
Want to make sure you're the first to board the bus at the stop? Buy the "24-hour Priority Ticket" fare, you will have priority access when you get on at the chosen stop and start your journey to discover Genoa immediately!
What's Included
- Round-trip shared transport from Genoa by open-top or air-conditioned coach
- Priority boarding access (if option selected)
- On-board pre-recorded multilingual audio commentary
- Free Wi-Fi connection on board the bus
- Walking Tour included in 6 languages on our "Sightseeing Experience" mobile Free App
- Mobile free App “Sightseeing Experience" with route tracking and self-guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
What To Expect
11 Stops | 16 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: Timetable Historical Route - Red From 10.15 am - last departure 4.15 pm Frequency: Morning 30 min. – Afternoon 60 mins
City Sightseeing - Historical Route Stop
City Sightseeing Genova
Via Interiano, 1
Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari
Genova Brignole
Via XX Settembre, 36
Carignano/alghero
Corvetto/piaggio
Piazza del Portello, 2
Genova Piazza Principe
Via di Francia, 35
12 Stops | 13 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: Timetable Coastline Route - Blue From 10 am - last departure 5.30 pm Frequency: 30 mins
City Sightseeing Genova VIP Tour
City Sightseeing - Historical Route Stop
Via Interiano, 1
De Ferrari/metro'
Genova Fermata linee extraurbane nazionali e Internazionali
Via Vernazzola, 8
Marconi 1/FIERA
Via Roma, 85
Via Roma, 85
Piazza del Portello
Genova Piazza Principe
City Sightseeing Genova VIP Tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Departure times must be considered from stop “Acquario” and may be subject to change under certain circumstances.
- Red Line could be not operative in some day
- Who has the "24-hour Priority Ticket" must present at one of the redemption points to receive a priority wristband: • Cruise Terminal stop – Via Fanti d'Italia • City Sightseeing Visitor Centre, located near the Aquarium stop. Once you have received and worn their wristband, you are be able to board the buses before other passengers from any stop, for the duration of their ticket.
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Activity code: C-6980GENOA
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Round-trip shared transport from Genoa by open-top or air-conditioned coach.
- Priority boarding access (if option selected).
- On-board pre-recorded multilingual audio commentary.
- Free Wi-Fi connection on board the bus.
- Walking Tour included in 6 languages on our "Sightseeing Experience" mobile Free App.
- Mobile free App “Sightseeing Experience" with route tracking and self-guided walking tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and beverages.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Round-trip shared transport from Genoa by open-top or air-conditioned coach
- Priority boarding access (if option selected)
- On-board pre-recorded multilingual audio commentary
- Free Wi-Fi connection on board the bus
- Walking Tour included in 6 languages on our "Sightseeing Experience" mobile Free App
- Mobile free App “Sightseeing Experience" with route tracking and self-guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Departure times must be considered from stop “Acquario” and may be subject to change under certain circumstances.
- Red Line could be not operative in some day
- Who has the "24-hour Priority Ticket" must present at one of the redemption points to receive a priority wristband: • Cruise Terminal stop – Via Fanti d'Italia • City Sightseeing Visitor Centre, located near the Aquarium stop. Once you have received and worn their wristband, you are be able to board the buses before other passengers from any stop, for the duration of their ticket.
