Beaches & parks
Porto Antico waterfront
The old harbour, rebuilt as a promenade with cafés, boats and views back to the city.
Stazione Marittima, Ponte dei Mille
The historic main cruise terminal, mostly used for cruise calls.
Getting into town
Walk: Genova Piazza Principe station is about 400 m away (about 5–10 minutes), the Royal Palace about 10 minutes and the aquarium about 15–20 minutes along the old harbour. From Principe the metro runs to De Ferrari and San Giorgio in the centre. Taxis wait outside the terminal.
Step-free
The terminal handles passengers and baggage at street level and the harbour front is flat; the old town climbs steeply away from the sea.
Ships due at this terminal
None listed yet
Closest to this terminal
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.
Practical
Genoa tourist information (Via Garibaldi)
Maps, museum tickets and advice on transport to the Riviera.