Columbus's House tour in Genoa
- Discover the Porto Antico, where Columbus set sail for his historic voyages
- Learn about Genoa’s role in the Age of Exploration and its seafaring legacy
- Visit Columbus’s House, a tribute to the legendary explorer’s early life in Genoa
- Explore Genoa’s maritime past, once a powerful republic shaping global trade routes
- Admire Genoa’s UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli, symbols of the city’s aristocratic heritage
- Walk through Genoa’s medieval streets, showcasing centuries of history and architectural splendor
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Columbus's House
English / Italian-speaking guide
20-30 minutes guided tour
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-12
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 13-17 will be charged the rate as youths
If the operator cancels the booking, a full or partial refund will be provided case by case
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Assistance for wheelchair users is not available on-site
Pets are prohibited
The activity is not recommended: PWDs (Persons with disabilities)/People with walking difficulties
What's included in Columbus's House tour in Genoa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Via di Porta Soprana. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking,.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Casa de Colom
- [Return] at Casa di Colombo, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 16:00, 16:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. The tour concludes at Columbus's House, where participants will be dismissed on-site
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Near Porta Soprana, just outside the medieval walls, stands the Casa di Colombo, where Christopher Columbus spent his early years. Archival records indicate that his father, Domenico Colombo, moved there in 1445 when Columbus was four years old. The house, a modest yet historically significant structure, had a ground floor workshop where the family worked, while an attic with wooden beams separated it from the upper level, which served as the private living quarters. This small but important site offers insight into the early life of the famed explorer who would go on to change history. The surrounding area, rich in medieval charm, provides a glimpse into the past with nearby landmarks such as the Porta Soprana gate and the Sant’Andrea cloister, remnants of Genoa’s medieval heritage
