If you're an independent traveler with one day or even only part of a day to see Genoa, a great way to get around is the classic red London-style double-decker bus which meanders throughout the entire historic center of this fascinating and overlooked city. If you'd like to learn more about The Wonders of Genoa, click here to read our article. The Hop On-Hop Off bus makes 8 stops including the cruise dock and both main rail stations (Principe and Brignole), so you really can breeze into town for a day and see it all. By purchasing your ticket online, you can board the bus at any of 8 stops. On board, your hostess will give you disposable earphones for an audio guide in 6 languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Russian). Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, and you can get on and off as much as you want.
All buses are wheelchair accessible.
This service is available April 2-October 31. Tickets become valid when you board the first bus. They cost 15 Euro/adult; 7.5 Euro/child 5-15 years old; accompanied children 0-4 years old ride free of charge.
Click here to view a route map.