Designing a detailed ‘runseeing’ tour of Genoa can be a bit of a challenge, due to the maze-like layout of the old city. We’ve combined a few popular ‘walking tours’ into a run that incorporates some of the main sights, while minimizing the number of turns.
The first section is a tour of the Old Port, starting at San Giorgio. Do a loop of the Porto Antico, and then head west along the waterfront path to the Maritime Museum. Here, cross the SS1 to the Palazzo Principe, and then head on V. Andrea Doria heading back east to the Monumento a Clombo. Take V. Balbi, passing the Royal Palace Museum, and numerous piazzas. Just past Piazza della Nunziata/Palazzo Nicolò Lomellini/ Congregazione dell’Oratorio, take v. Cairoli to the famed Via Garibaldi, a historic street passing palatial residences and Strada Nuova museums. Here, get to Via Roma by doing a loop around the Oriental Art Museum/Villetta Di Negro Park, or cut through the series of Piazzas, using Salita di S. Caterina. Stay left, toward the water, passing the Opera House, to the grand Piazza De Ferrari and famed Palazzo Ducale. Take a RIGHT on V. San Lorenzo, passing the 12thC Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, then RIGHT on V. Turati, to complete the run, with the option of dipping over to several piazzas on the right.
Add-Ons: Numerous opportunities to do loops around the piazzas, explore the maze-like streets, and get lost among the alleyways and cobbled paths of Genoa.
Designing a detailed ‘runseeing’ tour of Genoa can be a bit of a challenge, due to the maze-like layout of the old city. We’ve combined a few popular ‘walking tours’ into a run that incorporates some of the main sights, while minimizing the number of turns.
The first section is a tour of the Old Port, starting at San Giorgio. Do a loop of the Porto Antico, and then head west along the waterfront path to the Maritime Museum. Here, cross the SS1 to the Palazzo Principe, and then head on V. Andrea Doria heading back east to the Monumento a Clombo. Take V. Balbi, passing the Royal Palace Museum, and numerous piazzas. Just past Piazza della Nunziata/Palazzo Nicolò Lomellini/ Congregazione dell’Oratorio, take v. Cairoli to the famed Via Garibaldi, a historic street passing palatial residences and Strada Nuova museums. Here, get to Via Roma by doing a loop around the Oriental Art Museum/Villetta Di Negro Park, or cut through the series of Piazzas, using Salita di S. Caterina. Stay left, toward the water, passing the Opera House, to the grand Piazza De Ferrari and famed Palazzo Ducale. Take a RIGHT on V. San Lorenzo, passing the 12thC Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, then RIGHT on V. Turati, to complete the run, with the option of dipping over to several piazzas on the right.
Add-Ons: Numerous opportunities to do loops around the piazzas, explore the maze-like streets, and get lost among the alleyways and cobbled paths of Genoa.
A wonderful waterfront promenade that runs for 5.5 km from the Porto Antico east to Boccadasse. Part of a major expansion of public waterfront access that includes the new Waterfront di Levante urban park. Great sea views and a festive scene!
Nice waterfront running east of Genoa. It's 6.6 km from Via Maggio to the end of the Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi in Nervi, with seaside views nearly the whole way. We've divided it into sections. Anita Garibaldi is the centerpiece.
This promenade along the upper ring road from D'Albertis Castle to Manin is a nice opportunity to run in the hills just above the water without two many twists and turns. Interesting sites and views the whole way.
A unique run in the protected park set on a hillside between two valleys. Take the funicular from Genoa and then do a hilly route (road or path), passing several forts, ending at a different funicular for the ride down. Numerous exciting add-ons and alternatives.
The largest protected natural area in Liguria. There are some 500 km of trails, some great for running, others more for trail running or hiking. See our top recommendations. Park site has great info and downloadable maps.
Pegli is a coastal town 12 km west of Genoa and worth a visit. We've put together a 6 km 'runseeing tour' of Pegli's highlights, including two signature Villas, parks, and a nice promenade along the water.
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Designing a detailed ‘runseeing’ tour of Genoa can be a bit of a challenge, due to the maze-like layout of the old city. We’ve combined a few popular ‘walking tours’ into a run that incorporates some of the main sights, while minimizing the number of turns.
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