What Genoa costs
The Aquarium and the Royal Palace are the only tickets over ten euros. The cathedral's main nave, Boccadasse and a walk along the harbour cost nothing.
- The Aquarium
- €26
- The Royal Palace
- €12
- The Lanterna
- €8
The biggest tickets on this loop are the Aquarium, €26, and the Royal Palace, €12. Everything else runs under ten euros, from the Lanterna, €8, to the Bigo, €5. The cathedral's main nave, Boccadasse and a walk along the harbour are free. A bed is not counted here, since its price depends on the dates and the area.
Prices line by line
Everything per person, in euros.
Transport is cheap. A single ride runs €2 (110 min, AMT), and the 24-hour ticket €10 (METDaily). Five rides at two euros reach the same figure as the day ticket, so it pays off only if you ride more than that or go on to Portofino.
Where it is easiest to save
On food, because focaccia, €9.99 (1 kg), and farinata, €14 (1 kg), are sold by weight and you pay only for what you take, while a set menu runs €16–20. On sightseeing, because the cathedral's main nave, Boccadasse and entry to the Mercato Orientale are free, so you pay only for what actually goes into the plan.
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Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
What is free in Genoa?
The main nave of San Lorenzo Cathedral, the fishing village of Boccadasse and entry to the Mercato Orientale.
What is the priciest ticket in the city?
The Aquarium, €26. The Royal Palace follows, €12, and everything else on this loop is under ten euros.
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