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3 days · Genoa itinerary

Genoa in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Genoa lets you explore the whole Riviera. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Genoa — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Aquarium
  2. 2Day 2: Portofino
  3. 3Day 3: Cinque Terre
  4. 4Riviera evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, the Aquarium and a pesto class.

Day 2: Portofino

Boat trip to Portofino, Camogli and San Fruttuoso.

Day 3: Cinque Terre

Day trip to the colourful cliffside villages.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Genoa — prices per person.

Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
Genoa
Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
5.0(41)·1h 30min
from$96/ person
via Viator
Andrea Boat Charter Portofino
Portofino
Andrea Boat Charter Portofino
5.0(96)·3–7 hours
from$858/ person
via Viator
Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno
Livorno
Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno
5.0(83)·9 hours
from$1,258/ person
via Viator
With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù
Genoa
With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù
5.0(30)·2 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area
Genoa
Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area
5.0(79)·3–4 hours
from$526/ person
via Viator
Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat
Monterosso Al Mare
Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat
5.0(39)·3 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Genoa: 5 Ligurian Wines with Pesto, Focaccia & Cheese Tasting
Genoa
Genoa: 5 Ligurian Wines with Pesto, Focaccia & Cheese Tasting
5.0(11)·1 hour
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Boat Tour Portofino, Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio
Portofino
Private Boat Tour Portofino, Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio
5.0(55)·7 hours
from$2,745/ person
via Viator

Genoa in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Genoa and the Riviera?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Portofino on day two, and the Cinque Terre on day three, using Genoa as a base for the best of the Ligurian Riviera.
What is the best day trip from Genoa for 3 days?
Portofino is the most glamorous and easiest, while the Cinque Terre is the most spectacular coastline; both are unmissable from Genoa.
How do I plan a 3-day Genoa itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Portofino, and day three at the Cinque Terre, booking the boat trips and tours ahead in summer.

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Old TownAquarium & PortPesto & FoodPortofinoCinque TerreDay Trips