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Genoa.

A port city. Time to look closer.

Start with the Aquarium of Genoa, then leave room for Porto Antico and a relaxed meal. Build your day around one confirmed entry time and keep the waterfront walk flexible.

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Genoa’s Porto Antico waterfront with the white Bigo structure and moored boats
Photo: Benjamin Smith / Wikimedia Commons / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Aquarium and Porto Antico

Our planning suggestion

2½–3 hours for the aquarium

Plan the sequence

Genoa in one or two days

Keep the aquarium as your main reservation and give the rest of the day room to change.

First stop

Choose your aquarium visit

Compare reserved entry with the lunch option, check the confirmed time and leave a margin after your arrival in the city.

Plan Genoa Aquarium tickets

Afterwards

Leave room for the port

Make time for a meal and an unhurried waterfront walk. Nearby ticketed attractions have separate entry arrangements; add one only if your group has the time and energy.

Winter or rain

Keep the outdoor part flexible

Use the aquarium as your indoor anchor. Check the forecast and dated opening schedule, then place your walk in the better weather window.

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