Explore on your own rating
Walkable old town and aquarium near the terminals.
Where ships dock
- Stazioni Marittime: Ponte dei Mille and Ponte Andrea Doria
Getting to town
Porto Antico and the old town are a 12–15 minute walk. Genova Piazza Principe station is about 500 m away.
Trains to Portofino area (Santa Margherita Ligure) and the Riviera leave from Piazza Principe and Brignole.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Genoa Aquarium
- Via Garibaldi palaces (UNESCO)
- Old town alleys (caruggi)
- Portofino (train + bus or boat)
Beaches
- Boccadasse (bus)
Safety & tips
- The old town lanes are confusing; use a map.
- Try focaccia and pesto.
- Many cruises start or end here.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Portofino, allow 90 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.