Tour on the Via Postumia of Genoa | La Vacanza Travel

Tour on the Via Postumia of Genoa

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Liguria, Genoa
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Genoa
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The guide awaits you at the Genova Principe station to take the historic rack railway up to the hill of the Port of Genoa. Get off at the Granarolo terminus, a quiet hamlet characterized by villas, forts and historic powder magazines and known for a fantastic, unusual panorama over the city of Genoa.

From here begins an easy walk in the woods that takes you on the traces of the Roman road, the Via Postumia which connects Genoa to Aquileia in a distance of about 930 km. Go down along an ancient brick road and reach Bolzaneto.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Furnicular Railway Principe - Granarolo, Piazza del Principe, 4, 16126 Genova GE, Italy

Use a historic means of transport, the famous red cogwheel train that will take you up to the hill of the port of Genoa and admire the panorama of all of Genoa in the background.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Granarolo, 16127 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

You will arrive at the terminus, in the hamlet of Granarolo, an oasis of tranquility characterized by historic villas, forts and ancient powder magazines. From here it will be possible to relax in front of the panorama of Genoa.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Salita Granarolo, 16127 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

Leaving Salita Granarolo, the Roman route of the Via Postumia begins. A walk through meadows and panoramic views to then admire some ancient ruins.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bolzaneto, Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy

After the walk through the brick paving, you will arrive in Bolzaneto, a small village known for an artisan chocolate workshop.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Tourist guide
  • Entry/Admission - Furnicular Railway Principe - Granarolo
  • Entry/Admission - Salita Granarolo

Exclusions
  • Rack (6 €)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Piazza del Principe, 16126 Genova GE, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

pamela_r

23 Apr, 2023

Viviana was a great guide. She met us at the cruise boat terminal and walked us over . It was not a long walk to the postumia. We walked around once we got to the top. We also toured the local community . Viviana was so nice and personable . I highly recommend

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