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Genoa: Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House

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    Genoa: Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House

    Activity provider: C-way srl
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    From US$ 11.08 per person

    Enjoy a guided tour of Christopher Colombus' House in Genoa to learn about the early life of the Italian explorer, before exiting the house to explore the Medieval area surrounding the historic site.

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    Duration 20 minutes
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    Italian, English
    Small group
    Limited to 6 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea
    • the medieval heart of Genoa
    • The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop
    Full description
    Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located. Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located.
    Includes
    • Ticket: Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
    • Not far from Porta Soprana, just outside the ancient medieval walls, is the Casa di Colombo, where the discoverer of the Americas lived in his youth. According to archival documents, Domenico Colombo, father of the great navigator, moved here in 1455, when Christopher was four years old. The ground floor of the house was used as a workshop; an attic with wooden beams divides it from the upper floor, where the rooms for private use were located.Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
    • The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea, rebuilt in the area behind the House and Porta Soprana to give the visitor a complete view of this area, still considered the medieval heart of Genoa.
    • The visit includes: entrance and guided tour of 15/20 minutes Casa Colombo, Chiostro di Sant’Andrea and Porta Soprana in Italian and English.
      Not suitable for
      • People with mobility impairments
      • Wheelchair users
      Covid-19 precautions

      You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

      Traveler requirements
      • You are required to bring and wear a mask
      • All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
      • Masks are required while indoors

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      • Escorted tour of Casa di Colombo
      • The guided tour will involve not only Columbus’ House but also the Cloister of Sant’Andrea, rebuilt in the area behind the House and Porta Soprana to give the visitor a complete view of this area, still considered the medieval heart of Genoa.
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      • From 10 January 2022 until the end of the state of emergency, to access amusement parks, aquariums, museums, exhibitions, transport, bars and restaurants, the REINFORCED GREEN PASS (or SUPER GREEN PASS), which certifies the completion of the cycle vaccination or recovery from Covid-19 is compulsory. Without super green pass, the access/use of the service will not be allowed. The super green pass is not required to children under the age of 12 and those who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons, proven by appropriate medical certification. The obligation to use the mask from 6 years of age and respect for interpersonal distancing remains confirmed.

      Product ID: 413336