From Genoa to Boccadasse: Private E-Bike Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
4 hours
START TIME
09:30 - 14:30
- Official Private Guide
- E-bike rental with safety equipment
- Snack with Ligurian focaccia and drink (wine or soft drink)
- Bike transport and recovery at a different endpoint
- Lunch in local restaurants
- Hotel transfers via shuttle
Sites you’ll visit
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Porto Antico
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Via Garibaldi
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Piazza De Ferrari
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Casa di Cristoforo Colombo e Porta Soprana
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Via XX Settembre
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Piazza della Vittoria
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Piazza Rossetti
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Corso Italia
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Boccadasse
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Spianata Castelletto
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The restored old port of Genoa, where modern architecture meets maritime heritage. Its wide open spaces make it the ideal starting point for an e-bike journey through the city.
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A UNESCO-listed Renaissance street lined with the grand Palazzi dei Rolli. Its majestic façades and historic atmosphere reveal Genoa’s golden age as a powerful maritime republic.
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The central square of Genoa, known for its large fountain and elegant surrounding buildings. It marks the transition between the historic center and the city’s modern district.
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Two of Genoa’s most symbolic landmarks: the medieval gate of Porta Soprana and the house traditionally linked to Columbus’s childhood. A compact area rich in history and atmosphere.
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One of Genoa’s main boulevards, lined with arcades, cafés, and historic buildings. It connects the city center with residential districts in a lively and elegant setting.
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A spacious square dominated by the impressive Victory Arch and surrounding gardens. It reflects Genoa’s early 20th-century architecture and serves as a key urban crossroads.
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A central urban square leading toward the seafront, surrounded by residential buildings and local shops. It acts as a gateway to the coastal cycling path.
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Genoa’s iconic seaside promenade, perfect for cycling with constant sea views. It stretches along beaches, cafés, and modern bathing establishments all the way to Boccadasse.
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A charming former fishing village with pastel houses and a small pebble beach. Its relaxed waterfront atmosphere feels worlds away from the city, making it a favorite local escape.
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Genoa’s most beloved panoramic terrace, offering sweeping views over rooftops, towers, and the old port. It is the city’s iconic viewpoint and a perfect finale to any tour.
Tour description
This private e-bike tour from Genoa to Boccadasse is designed to reveal the city as a continuous story, where history, sea views, and local life flow naturally from one point to the next. The experience begins in the Porto Antico, where you get familiar with your e-bike along calm cycling paths before entering the historic core of Genoa.
Riding into the UNESCO-listed old town, the route follows Via Garibaldi, also known as the Strada Nuova, one of the most elegant streets in the city. Here, the magnificent Palazzi dei Rolli line the road, recalling the wealth, diplomacy, and architectural ambition of the ancient Republic of Genoa. Cycling through this area allows you to experience its grandeur without interruption, fully immersed in its rhythm and scale.
The journey continues toward Piazza De Ferrari, the symbolic heart of the city, framed by the Opera House and the imposing Palazzo Ducale with its monumental fountain. From here, you reach the House of Christopher Columbus and Porta Soprana, two landmarks deeply tied to Genoa’s identity. A short pause allows time to explore the nearby garden, wander through the Ravecca district, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this lively corner of the city.
From the historic center, the route opens onto broader boulevards, passing through Via XX Settembre, Piazza della Vittoria, and Piazza Rossetti, before joining the cycling path along Corso Italia. This seaside promenade stretches along the coast, offering open views and a relaxed ride that leads directly to Boccadasse, a small fishing village that feels completely detached from urban life.
In Boccadasse, pastel-colored houses cluster around a quiet pebble beach, creating one of the most evocative settings in Liguria. You enjoy free time to swim, taste Ligurian focaccia with a glass of chilled white wine, or enjoy an aperitivo at a carefully chosen local spot, fully embracing the coastal atmosphere.
After the break, the electric assistance makes the final climb toward Spianata Castelletto effortless. This panoramic terrace is beloved by locals for a reason: from here, Genoa unfolds in its entirety, from rooftops and church towers to the port and the coastline you have just explored. It is a powerful and memorable final viewpoint.
The tour concludes with a gentle descent back to the Porto Antico, completing a fluid itinerary that links historic Genoa, elegant avenues, and the sea in a single experience. The route can be adapted to different levels and is suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. Participants must be at least 1.45 meters tall to safely ride the e-bike.
This experience expresses the true spirit of Genoa: layered history, constant contact with the sea, authentic flavors, and panoramic views that stay with you long after the ride ends.
Useful information
- The tour lasts about 4–5 hours, depending on pace and route
- Guests must be at least 1.45 meters tall to use the e-bikes safely
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling
- Bring sunscreen, water, and anything needed for outdoor activity
- Route and difficulty can be adjusted based on the group
- The experience may be modified or postponed in case of bad weather
- Please arrive at the meeting point a few minutes early to prepare for the ride
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
