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1-Day Pegli Cultural Tour from Genoa with Private Concert

1 Day Round trip from Genoa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Pegli, a fishing village rich in historic houses and gardens
  • 02 Visit castles, elegant old residences, gardens, and large hotels linked to famous guests
  • 03 Discover places connected to Pope Benedict XV, Giorgio Caproni, Fabrizio De André, Gino Paoli, and Alberto Lupo
  • 04 Listen to readings from diary entries by poets, novelists, and songwriters born in Pegli
  • 05 End the experience with a private concert by Claudia Pastorino and Amedeo Sorrentino

Go on a guided tour filled with art, literature, and music as you explore Pegli, a fishing village rich in historic houses and gardens. Once a holiday residence of noble families, Pegli is linked to popes, songwriters, artists, and monarchs, while its sea, villas, and unique Ligurian climate have long attracted internationally renowned singers, actors, and poets. The experience concludes with a private concert by two Genoese singer-songwriters.

Go on a guided tour filled with art, literature, and music as you explore Pegli, a fishing village rich in historic houses and gardens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Genoa
Languages French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pegli Tour by Sea, Culture, and Music

  • Meet in Genoa and start the tour at Navebus Square. Arrive at the central square for registration at the bronze statue of Raffaele Rubattino.

  • Spend the afternoon in Pegli, a fishing village not far from Genoa. It was a holiday residence of noble families and a former stronghold of the Lomellini. Many popes, songwriters, artists, and monarchs were born here. Singers, actors, and poets of international fame spent their holidays here, taking advantage of the sea, the villas, and the unique climate of Liguria.

  • Visit castles, elegant old residences, gardens, and large hotels that hosted famous people.

  • Enjoy readings from diary entries by poets, novelists, and songwriters who were born in Pegli.

  • Explore the places connected to Pope Benedict XV, Giorgio Caproni, Fabrizio De André, Gino Paoli, and Alberto Lupo.

  • Depart from the Old Port at 1400h and arrive in the heart of Pegli by sea at 1430h.

  • End the trip with a private concert by two Genoese singer-songwriter friends, Claudia Pastorino and Amedeo Sorrentino.

Pegli villas, Navebus Square, Old Port

Where this trip takes you

Pegli villas, Navebus Square, Old Port

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Genoa 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance to museums and palaces

  • 30-minute ferry trip

  • Guided tour of around 3 hours and 50 minutes

  • Free return to the city center by train or bus

Know before you go

  • Bring a shawl to wear in the churches.
  • Do not wear tank tops or T-shirts.
  • It may be useful to carry a bottle of water, a hat, and comfortable shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Tour start
Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Genoa.

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