Spianata Castelletto Tours and Activities

The Italian city of Genoa, where pesto got its start, is home to antique shops; stunning 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-century palaces; and scores of outstanding restaurants and bars. This tour leads you through the top sites, secluded squares, and hidden spots. You’ll try local Prosecco, coffee, pesto, and focaccia, all with the expertise of a local guide.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

Treecycle brings you to discover the most unusual and beautiful places in town, out off the beaten tracks! The staff is made by local and enthusiastic guys and girls, that love their city and want to share with you its secrets and treasures; furthermore, we work only with small groups in order to guarantee a top quality level and to offer a tour tailored on you!

If it is your first time in Genoa this is the perfect tour for you! Discovering the old town with a private guide will definitely make a difference! Genoa has the largest medieval center in Europe after Venice and following our insiders' track you will walk through this maze of narrow alleyways and discover secret corners that will fascinate you. During the walking tour, you will see the most important monuments but you will also discover the most authentic soul of this old town. Your passionate local guide will give you insider's tips and directions to make the most of your time in Genoa: restaurants, shops, artisans, best food shops and more.

Ride the city on your e-bike, together we will live a tour to discover all the secrets of Genoa and to admire its beauties. From the hills to the sea for a bike ride that embraces all the facets of the Superba: the hills with breathtaking views, the historic center and its beauties, the Ligurian sea and its splendid coast.

Discovering Genoa with the Ebike is the best solution to visit the historic center. A unique experience suitable for everyone

According to many tourists' opinions, Genoa is a city like no other. During this tour, you will get the most complete picture of this amazing city. We will drive through the most interesting and elegant areas, each of which has its own unique look and architecture.

Do you like running? Do you want to discover the city by going where cars and buses do not arrive? Are you ready? If you don't have shoes, I'll lend them to you (sanitized of course!). Sightrunning is a new experience that combines running and guided tour. It will allow you to discover, while running, unique landscapes, take wonderful photos and learn about the history and anecdotes of the place. I propose a visit to the best known beauties of my city and the most hidden characteristic corners, starting from Piazza de Ferrari, passing through the Castelletto esplanade overlooking the city and ending in the characteristic narrow alleys of the city. Obviously we will be able to evaluate together a personalized path.

Genoa is one of the most charming and beautiful cities in Italy. Art, food, and beautiful streets make it a must-see destination if you are in Italy! Its historical center is the largest in Europe and you will enjoy seeing the ancient and renaissance buildings, which display the virtue of the history of this city. Meet your guide at Genoa Cruise Ship Port or in the lobby of your hotel. Your guide will take you to the oldest part of the historic center of Genoa. You will see all main sights: Via Garibaldi, De Ferrari Square, Columbus’ house, and the medieval alleyways between the cathedral and the old port. In the end, your guide will leave you in one of the restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine or accompany you on your way back to your hotel or port.

Thematic visit. You'll enjoy the breathtaking views of the "Superba" from the high grounds of the city while discovering the suggestive history of Genoa

A local tour guide, lover of his land, will explain to you every aspect of life and history of the city.

Thematic visit. Built on hills, Genoa city center is famous for its "Creuze", typical narrow streets made of bricks This is a unusual urban trekking that will lead you to Spianata Castelletto, an astonishing panoramic viewpoint where you will enjoy the amazing view of the city center and the Porto Antico Area and taste a traditional sweet. Next stop is the "Antica Farmacia Sant'Anna", an ancient herbal pharmacy built in 1600 where the Carmelite Friars will explain to you the secrets of natural remedies that they prepare with products from their gardens. Free lunch. In the afternoon, you will pass by the "Albergo dei Poveri" established in 1600 as a refuge for poor people and then you will reach the Carmine District with its picturesque little squares and streets with evocative names. In Piazza del Carmine you will visit the ancient Nostra Signora del Carmine e di Sant’Agnese church from the outside.