Rolli Palaces Guided Tour in Genoa - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Rolli Palaces Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 15.69 USD
Rating: 8.7 (224 reviews)

Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

The Nicolosio Lomellino palace

Inside the Palace of Tobia Pallavicino

The Golden Gallery inside the Palace of Tobia Pallavicino

On this guided tour of the Rolli palaces, we'll explore some of the most luxurious Genoese residences, built by the rich and illustrious families of the city between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when the city lived its Golden Age.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Italian.

Included

Entry to the Rolli palaces
English and Italian–speaking guide during the tour

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Via Garibaldi 12

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 1,585 Travelers·224 reviews

September 6, 2026
Roberta
Milano, Italy
I appreciated the quality of the content and the guide's thorough, never-boring explanations. He introduced me to and helped me appreciate an extraord...
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April 19, 2026
Rafaella Beltramone
Torino, Italy
The group of eight people—unfortunately, I wasn't able to remove the ninth, despite having written several times—was a fantastic experience. Laura tru...
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August 4, 2026
Laura
Italy
The guide was very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly. The tour was conducted right on time. I highly recommend it.
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July 11, 2026
Eleonora Martinelli
Italy
Very good, the guide, the gentleman who showed us the buildings we saw, explained historical anecdotes in detail with great generosity! Well done! Tha...
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June 29, 2026
Giancarlo Panella
Varese, Italy
Very knowledgeable guide, fascinating buildings, highly recommended for understanding the history of Genoa
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June 6, 2026
Anonimo
Milano, Italy
Very interesting tour, very knowledgeable guide.
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May 31, 2026
Davide
Pugli, Italy
Superb and well-organized tour!! Our guide, Mrs. Paola, was nothing short of exceptional, very knowledgeable, friendly, radiated enthusiasm, and allow...
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May 10, 2026
Lucia Anzalone
La Spezia, Italy
A wonderful experience! Kudos to guide Tiziana, she was brilliant! Congratulations!
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April 7, 2026
Federica Ferri
Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
Excellent guided tour, excellent guide. Friendly and helpful.
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February 21, 2026
Vittorio Giannecchini
Milano, Italy
Impeccable organization, friendly and professional guide
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Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

We'll begin the tour of the Rolli palaces at the scheduled time at Via Garibaldi 12, one of the areas of Genoa's old town with the highest concentration of historic palaces.

The Palazzi dei Rolli were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. This breathtaking network of private mansions was registered in the so-called "Rolli", the lottery system of public hospitality. Each palace, if chosen through a public lottery, was obliged to host on behalf of the Government the most notable visitors during their visit. These residences hosted kings, princes, diplomats, ambassadors, and guests of the state of the Genoese Republic. They are therefore luxurious and elegantly decorated residences that did not escape the gaze of refined artists like the great Flemish painter Rubens, who in the early seventeenth century published in a famous book a collection of drawings of the palaces, taken as a model of housing for the nobility.

During the tour, we'll marvel at the lavish reception rooms, the splendor of the decorations, the works of important Genoese artists, beautiful frescoes, and the richness of the living spaces of the great families in these extraordinary buildings.

First, we'll visit Palazzo Rosso, a 17th-century residence that houses rich art collections and furnishings belonging to the Brignole-Sale family. We'll immerse ourselves in its history by walking through its rooms sumptuously decorated with frescoes and stuccoes.

Later, we'll go to the Nicolosio Lomellino Palace, also called Palazzo Podestà. Inside this majestic Renaissance building, we'll admire the frescoes and stucco paintings, which decorate much of the palace's ceilings.

Our visit will be to the Palace of Tobia Pallavicino, also known as the Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi. This imposing building, currently the seat of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce, houses important works by great Genoese Baroque artists such as the famous Lorenzo de Ferrari.

As a finishing touch to our tour, we'll end the tour by visiting one of the most impressive rooms of the Palazzo di Tobia Pallavicini: the Golden Gallery. Its ornamental details make this room one of the most sumptuous spaces of the Rolli palaces.

The tour will end with a visit to the Imperial Palace. We'll be ending the tour on a high as we admire the beauty of its decoration and its impressive frescoes.

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Rolli Palaces Guided Tour

We'll begin the tour of the Rolli palaces at the scheduled time at Via Garibaldi 12, one of the areas of Genoa's old town with the highest concentration of historic palaces.

The tour will end with a visit to the Imperial Palace. We'll be ending the tour on a high as we admire the beauty of its decoration and its impressive frescoes.

Rolli Palaces Guided Tour