Beaches & parks
Porto Antico waterfront
The old harbour, rebuilt as a promenade with cafés, boats and views back to the city.
6 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Genoa
For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille.
SightsClosed Mondays, Sundays
Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale)
A baroque palace with a hall of mirrors and a hanging garden overlooking the port, a few minutes' walk from the cruise terminals. Closed on Mondays and most Sundays.
Sights
Genoa Aquarium
One of Europe's largest aquariums, on the old harbour, with dolphins, sharks and a tropical hall. Open every day; booking a time slot helps on busy days.
Food & drink
Mercato Orientale
A covered food market on Via XX Settembre, with a food hall (MOG) serving Ligurian dishes from morning to late.
Sights
Via Garibaldi & the Strada Nuova museums
A street of Renaissance palaces listed by UNESCO, with paintings, frescoes and rooftop views in Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Tursi. On Mondays only Palazzo Rosso opens.
Beaches & parks
Spianata di Castelletto viewpoint
A terrace with a sweeping view over the rooftops and harbour, reached by an Art Nouveau lift from near Via Garibaldi.