Audio Guide of Via Garibaldi: A Walk Through History

Via Garibaldi is a pedestrian street open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can easily reach it on foot from the historic center; the nearest station is Genoa Brignole. For more details, see the official Genoa tourism website.

Walking along Via Garibaldi is completely free, as it is a public street. However, to enter the palace museums such as Palazzo Bianco or Palazzo Rosso, tickets cost around €6-9 per museum; combined passes are available.

For a basic walk along the street and to admire the palaces from the outside, 45-60 minutes is enough. If you visit the museum interiors, allow 2-3 hours in total for a full experience.

Via Garibaldi is part of the 'Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli,' designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. Built in the 16th century, it represents the grandeur of the Republic of Genoa, with its luxurious Renaissance palaces that housed the nobility.

Spring (April-June) or autumn (September-October) are ideal thanks to pleasant weather and fewer tourists. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the natural light on the facades.

The street is mostly pedestrian and flat, making it accessible for wheelchairs, but some palaces have steps at their entrances. We recommend checking in advance with the individual museums; several, such as Palazzo Bianco, have elevators.

Just a few minutes away on foot, you will find Piazza De Ferrari with its fountain and cathedral, the National Gallery at Palazzo Spinola, and the Old Port. It is ideal to combine with a walk through the old town.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestones, use an audio guide such as those from IAudioguia for detailed stories, and visit several palaces with a combined ticket. Avoid peak hours and pair your visit with a nearby gelato.