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Storyteller-Guided Panoramic Tour on Genoa's Unique 'Creuze'
4.9
45 Ratings
Genova
We’ll journey through scenic ancient trails known as ‘creuze’, unique paths linking the sea to the nearby hills, predominantly found in Liguria, especially Genoa. We’ll unearth spectacular viewpoints while you learn about the city’s history through unique songs and stories, delivered with guitar accompaniment — an utterly unique way to explore!
We’ll journey through scenic ancient trails known as ‘creuze’, unique paths linking the sea to the nearby hills, predominantly found in Liguria, especially Genoa. We’ll unearth spectacular viewpoints while you learn about the city’s history through unique songs and stories, delivered with guitar accompaniment — an utterly unique way to explore!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Spianata Castelletto - From Piazza Portello we will take the public lift to Spianata Castelletto, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.\n\nWe will recognize the historical buildings and the stories related to them and we will taste a granita or ice cream before we start to explore the Genoese “creuze”\n- **Chiesa di Nostra Signora del…
- Spianata Castelletto - From Piazza Portello we will take the public lift to Spianata Castelletto, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.\n\nWe will recognize the historical buildings and the stories related to them and we will taste a granita or ice cream before we start to explore the Genoese “creuze”\n- Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Carmine e Sant’Agnese - Walking along these beautiful footpaths we will reach the medieval village of Carmine. Here the storyteller will tell sing the first of his stories related to the city of Genoa\n- Funicolare Zecca - Righi - The historic funicular will take us to the Righi, the highest point of this tour. Then we will walk down some other charming “creuze” such as Salita Cavallo, where the storyteller will tell you his second story\n- Santuario della Madonnetta - We will stroll down another beautiful “creuza” called “Salita a porta delle Chiappe” and we will stop by another panoramic viewpoint where the storyteller will sing his third and last story, then we will continue to the Madonnetta Sanctuary, where you can see one of the most beautiful “risseu” (pebble mosaic) of the city
What's Included
- Public transportation
- Public transportation
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Location
Piazza delle Fontane Marose
In front of the bank "Banco di Sardegna" (Piazza Fontane Marose 6)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(45 Ratings)
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Carl_r
Sep 14, 2024
Not your typical tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our three hour walking tour of the "creuze," the old hilly passways, back alleys that are found in Genova. Our guide, Alessandro, was excellent. Using both stories and original songs, he gave us a clear historical overview of the city as well as details about its distinctive economic and cultural character We highly recommend this very different way of seeing Genova.
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Passport48955383650
Jul 16, 2024
Great tour! - We had such a fun time with Alessandro on the tour of Genoa! There are so many interesting tidbits about the city and its history. Alessandro kept the tour at a manageable pace (especially with the heat) and was very kind. His stories put to music were especially fun as well! I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Genoa from a local.
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Giannio_12
May 23, 2024
Don't miss the narrow streets (carugi) - everything nice starting to walk along via xx di settembre to piazza de Ferrari and then entering the historic center passing by C.Colon's house. A wonder of a city
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634kathiem
May 4, 2024
Exploring Old Genoa - It’s like going behind the scenes in Genoa because you are not in the “tourist” area. You go up and down old neighborhoods in the hills - so you see buildings with histories and learn how the neighborhoods changed over time and why. The funicular replaces walking the steepest hills. In May the flowers were blooming everywhere and the weather was perfect for sitting and listening to the stories sung by our guide.
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Miguelangelaj1342hz
Jan 16, 2024
A very good experience. - Alessandro is an exceptional guide. We have taken two tours with him: one through the crosses of the historic center and another through the upper part of Genoa. He has shown us the essentials of this wonderful city and also a detailed expansion enlivened with his sung romances.
Absolutely recommended. Do not miss it.
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Annan9584fu
Nov 23, 2023
from the gold Genoa guest house to the Genoese Politeama to the Palazzo dei Rolli - wonderful - rich and beautiful experience with stay at gold genova - guest house in via goito 6 at politeama genova in a period building with thousands of books to consult.
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I5313ilvladimirp
Sep 2, 2023
Connecting with the Soul of Genoa - This was a really special and memorable experience. Allesandro showed us the soul of Genoa by taking us through the narrow streets that he discovered in the years of living and growing up in the city, and delighted us with stories of history, commerce, and drama - offering a glimpse into the rich culture of the region.
Between the beautiful sights, hidden gems, and creative songwriting, we walked away from the tour with a collage of memories, fresh inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the city.
If you do go for this experience, I would recommend following up with your guide for a cooking experience as well - as you will not regret it!
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Michelle_m
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing creative host with personal touch! - Alessandro was a good tour guide. At first, I thought, he was too casual and not very engaging but as the day went on, I took my initial impressions back. This tour is not for the faint of heart of those that cannot walk well or have some impairments or disabilities. There is a ton of walking up and down and in areas of instability. Alessandro took us to so many places off the beaten path we loved it! He also sang a few original songs he wrote that were wonderful and really personal. We left Genoa with a different impression than we originally anticipated.
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O4307utbernardf
Sep 16, 2024
Discovering Genoa - Our guide was very knowledgeable. He made us discover Genoa’s history and geography. We had not realized how much we would walk uphill. Despite that we enjoyed our tour very much.
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Chrisgt3036fq
Aug 21, 2024
Lovely City to visit - Lovely city with great food and sites. The Maritime & Migration Museums are amazing, the Metro lifts very interesting to see the city, harbours and sea with great views. Do not book the Free Walking Tour as they did not show up. 🙁 Very hot in August- May or September would be cooler.
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