GenoaFree things to do in Genoa
30 places in Genoa you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Genoa
- Ai caduti in Russia
- Arco ai Caduti
- Casa Paganini
- Colonna Infame
- Il Tempietto
- José Martí
- La Lanterna de Genova
- Lanterna di GenovaFri–Sun 10:00-18:00
- Monumento a Cristoforo Colombo
- Monumento a Giuseppe Mazzini
- Monumento ai caduti di San Vincenzo Alto
- Monumento ai Mille
- Monumento al Duca di Galliera
- Moti di Genova
- Porta Siberia
- Statua a Vittorio Emanuele Secondo
- Statua di Nino Bixio
- Statua di Raffaele Rubattino
- Tomba di Fabrizio De Andrè
Free parks & viewpoints in Genoa
- Giardini Giorgio Falco
- Orto Botanico dell'Università degli Studi di Genova
- Parchi di Nervi
- Piazza della Vittoria
- Scalinata delle Tre Caravelle
- S.I.C. Torre Quezzi
- Spianata dell'Acquasola
- Villa Imperiale
- Villa Rosazza
- Villetta Di Negro
When museums in Italy open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Genoa
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Genoa, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked