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Genoa Aquarium address - Best ways to find & reach the aquarium

Where is Genoa Aquarium located?

Address: Ponte Spinola, 16128 Genova GE, Italy

The Aquarium of Genoa is located on Ponte Spinola very close to the Ligurian Sea, in the port area of Genova. It is situated on the waterfront, overlooking the harbor and adjacent to the Galata Maritime Museum.

Closest landmark: Galata Maritime Museum (900 m)

Plan your visit to Genoa Aquarium

Getting to Genoa Aquarium by public transport

Best for: Budget travelers
Bus lines: 1, 13, 18, 20
Travel time: 11 minutes
Closest stop: Caricamento (Acquario), 4-min walk
Timings: Daily, 12:02am to 11:37pm

Take bus line 1 from Genoa Piazza Principe railway station or bus line 13 from the Genoa Brignole railway station to Piazza Caricamento.

Best for: Saving time
Train line: R
Travel time: 10 minutes
Closest station: San Giorgio, 2-min walk
Timings: Daily, 6am to 12 midnight

From the Genoa Piazza Principe railway station or Genoa Brignole railway station, you can take the metro towards Brignole. Alight at San Giorgio station, which is a 10-minute walk away from the aquarium.

Getting to Genoa Aquarium by car

Best for: Convenience
Travel time: 10 mins (from Genoa city center)

  • Take the “Genova-Ovest ” highway exit and then follow the signs towards the city center.
  • After exiting the highway, you should continue straight on to Via Milano –and Via Gramsci for 2 kilometers.
  • Once you reach Piazza Caricamento, you'll see signs indicating the location of the aquarium. 
Parking Facilities

The parking lot, called Acquario Parking, is located 50 meters before the Piazza Caricamento underpass on the right-hand side. It has a total of 167 parking spaces and 4 spots reserved for disabled visitors.

The parking lot is open 24x7.

The charges are €2.20 per hour between 7 AM to 12 midnight and €1.20 per hour between 12 midnight to 7 AM.

Walking to Genoa Aquarium

Travel time: 16 minutes
Distance: 1.3 km
Ideal for: Sightseeing

Walking from Genova Piazza Principe to the Genoa Aquarium will take you through the heart of the historic center of Genoa, where you will have the chance to see many beautiful landmarks and attractions such as the Royal Palace Museum and the Nunziata Square. You could stop at the Opera House, shop at the Via San Lorenzo, and take in the views of the old port of Genoa before you walk into the aquarium.

Frequently asked questions about Genoa Aquarium address and directions

You can get to Genoa Aquarium by car, bus, or subway.

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