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Your journey begins at Genoa’s historic Old Port, where the modern glass-and-steel structure of the Aquarium of Genoa blends into a maritime backdrop. As you step inside, you leave the bustling harbor behind and enter a world entirely devoted to the ocean.
The path takes you through 70 immersive exhibits, starting with Mediterranean habitats before plunging into the tropical seas, Antarctic ice, and even the Amazon rainforest. Giant viewing panels surround you with life—sea turtles glide past your shoulder, while sharks circle above in darkened overhead tanks.
The Cetacean Pavilion is a standout moment, offering multiple levels to view dolphins swimming gracefully through vast pools. Elsewhere, you'll meet curious penguins, glowing jellyfish, and swirling schools of colorful fish—all housed in thoughtfully recreated ecosystems.
Interactive displays and touch zones make this a hit with families. Children can learn about seahorses, coral reefs, and amphibians through engaging panels and motion-triggered animations, while adults appreciate the blend of education and visual wonder.
There are rest areas and cafés along the route—many with views of the harbor. Most visitors spend 2–3 hours exploring, but it’s easy to linger longer if you're taking it slow or visiting with kids. The route is mostly linear and easy to navigate.
Considering the aquarium is one of Genoa's top highlights, it sees long ticket lines, especially troublesome during the peak season. Booking online tickets in advance is highly recommended for a smooth, joyous experience from the get-go.
Booking online requires you to choose the time and date of your visit. Do note that you can't reschedule these tickets, so pick wisely. An ideal time would be within the first few hours so you can appreciate the brilliant and widely diverse marine ecosystem in a relatively quiet setting. The whole visit takes around 2:30-3 hours. Take a break in between and grab some delicious complimentary Genoese focaccia at the Tender Café (included in your ticket at just an extra €1).
The entire aquarium complex is wheelchair accessible, with very minimal architectural barriers. Ramps and elevators are available for a seamless experience for all visitors. People with disabilities can claim a reduced ticket price with proper documentation. For children between ages 4-12, a child ticket would be a more economical option. In cases of complete disability, an accompanying person does not need to purchase a ticket.
The Aquarium offers a variety of popular, exclusive experiences like the Night with Sharks (for kids only), Face-to-face with Dolphins, Emotional Dinners, Behind-the-scenes tours, Face-to-face with Penguins, etc. Each experience has its own set of rules and needs a separate ticket.
Please note that no pets are allowed inside the aquarium, except for guide dogs for blind visitors. If you need to leave your pet behind, there are dog sitting services available in the area that will take good care of your furry friends while you're exploring the underwater world.
Tropical seas host vibrant coral reefs, akin to tropical rainforests in diversity, supporting a plethora of marine life facing threats from pollution and climate change.
Featured species: Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), Zebra Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum), Sawfish (Pristis zijsron), Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Exhibits: The Blue Planet, The World of Corals, The Dance of the Jellyfish
The aquarium's temperate seas, especially in the Mediterranean, are home to a cool crowd of unique species.
Featured species: Moray Eel (Muraena helena), i(Scorpaena scrofa), Wrasse (Coris julis), Snub-Nosed Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus), Gray Shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus), Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita).
Exhibits: The Moray Cave, The Biodiversity Pavilion
The Arctic and Antarctic regions, with their freezing winters, are Earth's iciest spots. Surprisingly, they're bustling with life!
Featured species: Common Seal (Phoca vitulina), Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus).
Exhibits: The Island of Seals, The Kingdom of Ice
Tropical forests, bursting with life, are like nature's medicine cabinet, providing a quarter of today's medicines. They're also climate heroes, but deforestation for farms and cities puts them at risk.
Featured species: Tubercled Iguana (Iguana iguana), Boa Constrictor, Golden Cape Frog (Mantella aurantiaca)
Exhibits: The Tropical Forest, The Routes of the Tropics
Genoa Aquarium recreates vibrant tropical habitats, from lush rainforests to serene swamps.
Featured species: Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus), Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus), Red Piranha (Pygocentrus natterreri).
Exhibits: The Mermaid Lagoon, Shark Bay, Close Encounter with Dolphins.
Endangered and majestic, these large turtles glide slowly through the aquarium’s Mediterranean tanks. Their gentle movement and prehistoric look make them unforgettable.
Loud, playful, and full of personality—these marine mammals often interact with their keepers during feeding sessions. They’re easy to spot near the open-air enclosures.
These fast swimmers zip through the chilly water in the polar zone. On land, their clumsy waddling and social behavior make them a visitor favorite.
Often mistaken for a pufferfish, it inflates when threatened and has spiny armor. Found in the tropical reef tanks, it’s as curious about you as you are about it.
Bright orange with white stripes, these little fish nestle among sea anemones in the coral reef section. Kids instantly recognize them from Finding Nemo.
Tiny but striking, with vivid blue or yellow skin. These frogs are housed in humid terrariums in the rainforest area and are known for their toxic skin in the wild.
The Acquario di Genova is a great family-friendly outing, featuring interactive zones like Fish Making (a fun digital game), the Abyss Room VR dive, and behind-the-scenes tours with biologists. It’s stroller-accessible with ramps and elevators, and offers baby-changing stations in six restrooms, plus baby care facilities and child-carrier backpacks. Dining is easy with family-friendly restaurants, snack bars, and even picnic tables outside. Kids can rest in shaded spots or unwind between exhibits, and the whole place is Wi‑Fi enabled for added convenience.
If you are looking for guaranteed entry to the attraction, then you need to buy the Genoa Aquarium tickets online. Also, online reservations are necessary for entry on public holidays and weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Considering the nationwide popularity of the aquarium, higher crowds are a norm.
The Genoa Aquarium offers several special experiences such as Face-to-Face with Dolphins, Penguins, Night with Sharks, and Behind-the-Scenes Tours, as well as add-ons like optional lunch at Tender Café. These come with additional fees beyond the regular admission price.
Sadly, no, you can't cancel or reschedule your ticket. This is an implemented policy by the aquarium to manage demand and bookings effectively.
Any children who are between the age of 4 and 12 years old can avail a discount of €10 and senior citizens who are over 65 years old can get discounted ticket of €5. Residents of the city of Genoa can take advantage of the "Wednesdays of the Genoese" offer, which provides a 50% discount on admission for both adults and children aged 4-12 on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm onwards. Visitors with certified disabilities are also entitled to reduced ticket prices.
No! Once you've entered the Genoa Aquarium, feel free to stay and explore the exhibits for as long as you wish, within the aquarium's operating hours, of course.
The Aquarium of Genoa prioritizes accessibility, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities, multiple rest areas, and a lift for visitors with limited mobility. Reduced ticket prices are available for certified disabilities, while companions of 100% disabled visitors enjoy free entry. Additionally, the aquarium provides options like child tickets for disabled youth and a dog sitting service for guide dogs.
It can take you around 2 to 3 hours to walk through all the exhibits of the Genoa Aquarium.
Guests can see over 12,000 animals once they enter with their Genoa Aquarium tickets. A few of the animals that you can expect to see here are penguins, dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, among others.
We've made it hassle-free! Simply present your smartphone voucher at the selected time slot entrance of the Aquarium of Genoa.
Yes, parking is available near the aquarium at the designated car park, which operates 24 hours a day, every day. The car park offers a total of 167 spaces, including 4 for disabled individuals. The parking rates are €2.20 from 7am to midnight, and €1.10 from midnight to 7am.
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The Aquarium visit is a must when visiting Genua with children. My 3 year old son was the entire time overwhelmed with joy and enthusiasm. The other two children ages 10 and 12 were also very impressed.
The booking was super easy. The tickets worked. The aquarium was well worth seeing. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time afterwards for the bus tours and exploring the sights. We would love to come back another time.
Beautiful indeed! I didn't expect it! People who make bad reviews don't understand anything!
no problems with access, facility worthy of fame, amazing trails, courteous staff, animals kept beautifully
The aquarium is very big, and they have lots of different species. Loved the manatees and sharks. The dolphins looked a bit unhappy though and were in a big empty tank without any stimulation.
The diversity of the species presented.
Everything! From the structures, different species, space
No problem. Access to the aquarium and flatbread! All inclusive 😀
Everything great. Helpful and friendly staff The visit to the touch tank was beautiful and exciting.
Inclusions
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
Lunch at Tender Cafè (optional)
Genoese focaccia (optional)
Marco
Ciprian
Aude
Everything! From the structures, different species, space
With the App I had no problem at the 'entrance or even at the Restaurant since I took the entrance + lunch package
Great lots of fish seen up close
Tickets with lunch Ok! Aquarium tour done! Fish ok, structure in general a bit decaying.... For me it was the second time and I think the last.
Inclusions
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
Lunch at Tender Cafè
Menu: Sandwich (child-size available) & side of chips
Choice of drink (adult or child size)
The Aquarium visit is a must when visiting Genua with children. My 3 year old son was the entire time overwhelmed with joy and enthusiasm. The other two children ages 10 and 12 were also very impressed.
The booking was super easy. The tickets worked. The aquarium was well worth seeing. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time afterwards for the bus tours and exploring the sights. We would love to come back another time.
A comfortable way to get to know the city. The most important sights are covered. Only the repetitive classical music gets annoying at some point... Otherwise, I'd be happy to go again anytime.
A very nice way to get to know Genoa in a short time. Respect for the bus driver's performance ;-)
no problems with access, facility worthy of fame, amazing trails, courteous staff, animals kept beautifully
The aquarium is very big, and they have lots of different species. Loved the manatees and sharks. The dolphins looked a bit unhappy though and were in a big empty tank without any stimulation.
There are two possible routes that cross each other, but the stops are not mentioned and we don't know when the bus stops if it's because of traffic or if it's because there's a stop, so we didn't get off where we wanted to! A map should be provided before taking the bus for the first time, as we don't know where the nearest stop is. The application doesn't work at all.
We loved getting on and off the bus to see the sights we really wanted to. Also going on both the blue and red tour buses were great as they covered different areas and so covered a lot more area. We also learned a lot about the history of the town.
The staff were absolutely friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we couldn't take the red line as there were hardly any buses on the road (at least we never saw one, only for the blue route)
The diversity of the species presented.
Everything great. Helpful and friendly staff The visit to the touch tank was beautiful and exciting.
Excellent cultural and detailed trip...
Professional, well organized, can by tickets online
From sea to streets, explore Genoa’s aquarium and landmarks in one smooth trip.
Inclusions Genoa Aquarium
Genoa Hop-on Hop-off tour
24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by City Sightseeing
Access to Historical (Red) & Coastline (Blue) Routes
Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese & Portuguese
Free self-guided walking tour in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian & Russian
Free Wi-Fi
Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Exclusions Genoa Hop-on Hop-off tour
Food & Beverages
Pick-up and drop-off
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Historical or Red Route Schedule First bus: 10:15am from Acquario Last bus: 4:15pm from Acquario Frequency: Every 30 minutes Popular stops: Aquarium of Genoa, Via Garibaldi, Piazza De Ferrari
Coastline or Blue Route Schedule First bus: 10am from Acquario Last bus: 5:30pm from Acquario Frequency: Every 30 minutes Popular stops: Boccadasse, Levante Waterfront, Old Port
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The aquarium is spectacular The museum is very curious and well kept.
For the aquarium it was all great, really a good experience,but the fantasy movie part was really disappointing
Totally recommended, I had a great time at the Genoa Aquarium and Fantacinema.
The aquarium is truly overwhelming! The immense diversity of the world's oceans is brought to life and it is to be hoped that the message of taking care to protect biodiversity will reach as many people as possible. The Fanta Cinema, on the other hand, was a disappointment. - It was simply a collection of plastic figures of various Leinwald heroes - we could have saved ourselves a visit!
Il mondo sottomarino è davvero meraviglioso! Si è immersi nelle vasche da pesci super colorati. La parte delle meduse... stupenda !
Super aquarium! Vraiment à faire! Magnifique avec les enfants
poca coda. flusso fluido. esperienza indimenticabile per i bambini.
Ottimo acquario con tantissime cose da vedere. Ordine, pulizia e gentilezza degli operatori. Tutto perfetto!
I booked 4 fixed date tickets for The Genoa Aquarium. Before I left I asked headout customer service if I had to respect an entrance time, I was told no as with my tickets I could go directly to the entrance without going through the ticket office. Upon my arrival at the aquarium at 10:30 a.m., the head staff told us that with these tickets, entry was possible from 6 p.m. onward. Unacceptable and almost a scam. Very disappointed
non ho ricevuto i biglietti e non ho potuto quindi accedere all' acquario se non dopo aver comprato altri biglietti direttamente alle casse dell acquario. Quindi chiedo rimborso della intera somma di 58 euro
Inclusions
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
Entry to the FantaCinema exhibition
It says to come 15min in advance so as not to miss the schedule, otherwise you'll be refused the visit, and in the end if you arrive 15min early you're thrown out of the queue by the person at the entrance who just tells you "here at 10am". By the time we got back at 10 a.m., we had a 20-metre queue to jump...
The aquarium is wonderful, an experience not to be missed if you pass through Genoa. It is a family place, so you will meet many families and children, and therefore, a lot of noise.
It was all great! Amazing place and experience. All went great. Well worth it.
Inclusions
30-min guided tour of Christopher Columbus House
Expert English or Italian-speaking guide
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
Entry to the Christopher Columbus House
Genoa Aquarium
Christopher Columbus House
Esperienza molto buona, a parte all'ingresso non risultava la prenotazione, siamo entrati senza problemi. Bellissima esperienza in sostanza.
L'acquario e' molto bello ed il personale e' molto gentile, cortese, e pronto a fornire informazioni. Purtroppo ci sono parecchie barriere architettoniche (il design dell'edificio non e' brillante). Anche piuttosto scocciante... gli zingari vestiti da topolino fuore dell'ingresso ed all'usita che mettono i palloncini in mano ai bambini (vai a spiegare ad una bimba di 3 anni che non puo' averlo) e poi chiedono i soldi.
You sold me tickets not recognized not accepted by the venue. Reporting you as fraud to my credit card company.
Inclusions
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
Entry to the Lighthouse of Genoa
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
The part Wale watching was cancelled without telling us. No Email or something
Inclusions
Entry to the Aquarium of Genoa
4-hour whale watching cruise at Pelagos Sanctuary
