The Lighthouse of Genoa is symbol of the city. The monument dates back at least to 1128, according to the most widespread date by historians, and is perhaps already 900 hundred years old, almost 9 centuries of history that make it the second oldest lighthouse in the world still working. The reconstruction of 1543 has interested only partially the upper part of the tower. At that time it was on the walls and gate to the west of the city while today, inside the fortifications, there is a museum about the history of Genoa and how a lighthouse works. In 2001 a pedestrian walkway was built to make the Lighthouse more accessible to the inhabitants by connecting Terminal Traghetti to the lighthouse with a section that runs along Via Milano.
Attractions & guided tours
Entrance tickets for the Lighthouse of Genoa
Excellent
Free cancellation
Availability:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
- Visit the ancient fortifications, the nineteenth-century gate of Genoa da Ponente and the Lantern, symbol of the city since 1128
- Admire the highest lighthouse in the Mediterranean and the second highest in Europe, with its 77 meters of height
- Enjoy the view of the city from the panoramic terrace of the lighthouse which, after the tower of Hercules a la Coruna, is the oldest still working in the world
What to expect
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What's included
Museum entrance ticket
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Access to the park
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Access to the panoramic terrace of the Lighthouse
Museum entrance ticket
Where
Rampa della Lanterna, 16126 Genova GE
Meeting point:
The Lighthouse can only be reached on foot, along the promenade that starts from the nearby parking lot of the Ferry Terminal
What to remember
- The monument remains closed in case of strong thunderstorms or weather alert ORANGE
- For the visit to the Lighthouse it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- The ascent to the Lighthouse is not recommended for people with heart or walking problems.
- In case of bad weather the visits are suspended
IMPORTANT:
The Lighthouse can be reached only on foot, walking along the promenade that starts from the nearby parking lot of the Ferry Terminal, which you can use for 2 and a half hours free of charge, taking a simple coffee or buying something else inside the shopping mall. The walk winds for 800 meters above the docks of the Port of Genoa.
You can reach the promenade that leads to the Lighthouse by bus or metro getting off at the stop "Buozzi 2/Metro Dinegro" if you arrive from the east, otherwise at the stop "Dinegro/Terminal Traghetti" if you arrive from the west by bus. Afterwards, just cross the road going to the seaside and continue to the Ferry Terminal, where the walk begins. Leaving the shopping mall of the Terminal Traghetti, in fact, you will find on the perimeter of the parking lot that serves it, some red and white lines with the symbol of the Lantern that will lead you, safely, to the beginning of the walk marked by a large red panel of 25m, with on drawn Genoa and written "LANTERNA"!
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Provider
Pharos Heritage s.r.l.s
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 36 reviews from verified customers
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Review categories
Safety
4.2/5
Staff
4.2/5
Service
4.2/5
Value for money
4.2/5
zioharley
From United States of America - November 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024Great
Overall rated4/5
Un ottimo modo per vedere Genova dall'alto.
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From Italy - June 2022Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Esperienza fantastica, molto interessante l'area museale all'esterno, con un parco che dà un'ottima visuale sulla città. La salita sulla Lanterna è mo ...
Anonymous
From Italy - March 2022Great
Overall rated4/5
Lanterna molto suggestiva...il contesto urbano non le dà merito...visita ben organizzata!
Anonymous
From France - November 2021Average
Overall rated3/5
Tres difficile pour nous de trouver le chemin qui mène au phare , indications pas visible ! Il pleuvait A priori il existe un site internet qui donn ...
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