Hours Ashore

Your hours ashore in Savona

Savona's cruise terminal stands on the old harbour, a few minutes' walk from the medieval tower, the cathedral and the big Priamar fortress. It is a relaxed small city, with seaside villages along the coast and Genoa or Portofino reachable by train on a longer day.

Which port are you visiting?

Good to know

Where ships dock

Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Walk: the old town, the Torretta and the old harbour are a few minutes away on foot, and the Priamar fortress about 10 minutes. Savona station is about 20 minutes' walk on the flat, or take city bus 7, 7/ or 30, or a taxi.

Ready-made days

4hours

Torre Leon Pancaldo (the Torretta) → Cathedral → Via Pia → Priamar Fortress

6hours

Noli → Priamar Fortress → Via Pia

8hours

Portofino → Torre Leon Pancaldo (the Torretta)

Things to do

Sights 4Food & drink 1Beaches & parks 1Boat & day trips 4Practical 1

Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.

Practical

Savona tourist office (IAT)

Maps and advice by the old harbour, close to the cruise terminal.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Sights

Torre Leon Pancaldo (the Torretta)

Savona's 14th-century harbour tower, the symbol of the city, on the old dock just outside the terminal.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

SightsClosed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays

Pinacoteca Civica (Palazzo Gavotti)

The city art gallery in a historic palace, with paintings and Savona's well-known ceramics. Open Thursday to Sunday.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 5 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Food & drink

Via Pia & old-town food

The old town's main lane, lined with bakeries, focaccia and farinata shops, and cafés under medieval houses.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 7 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Sights

Cathedral & the Sistine Chapel of Savona

The cathedral and, beside it, the chapel built by Pope Sixtus IV, Savona's own Sistine Chapel. Chapel opening can be limited, so check locally.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 8 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Sights

Priamar Fortress

A huge 16th-century fortress on the seafront, with ramparts to walk, sea views and small museums inside.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 12 min walk from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Beaches & parks

Albissola Marina

A seaside town just east of Savona known for its pottery, with a sandy beach and a promenade decorated with ceramic tiles.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 20 min by bus or train from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Boat & day trips

Noli

A small medieval seaside town with towers, a Romanesque church and a beach, south along the coast.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 40 min by bus from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Boat & day trips

Finalborgo

A walled medieval village inland from Finale Ligure, with cafés in quiet squares.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 60 min by train + bus from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Boat & day trips

Genoa old town

Genoa's grand palaces, cathedral and medieval lanes, reached by regional train.

⏱ 3 h 00 visit🚶 65 min by train from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Boat & day trips

Portofino

The famous harbour of painted houses. A long trip: train to Santa Margherita Ligure, then a bus. Many ships also sell coach excursions.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 130 min by train + bus from the Palacrociere cruise terminal, Calata delle Vele

Map

Your ship's times

Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.

Savona publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗

Guides

Within 20 minutes of the ship

For short stops and lazy days.

Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: portsofgenoa.com palacrocieresavona.it palacrocieresavona.it musa.savona.it