A Stop at the Acquario di Genova
Europe's second largest aquarium, right on Genova's Porto Antico waterfront. A perfect stop on your way between Tuscany and the Italian Riviera.
🐠 70+ tanks · 600 species
🚘 2–3 hrs from Tuscany
🔒 Fixed price transfer
👨👩👧 Perfect for families
↔️ Both directions available
Why Stop at Acquario di Genova
Italy's Largest Aquarium
Acquario di Genova is the largest aquarium in Italy and one of the most visited in Europe — a spectacular complex on the Porto Antico waterfront, just steps from the historic centre of Genoa. With over 70 tanks, 600 species and 12,000 animals, it offers an immersive experience that works equally well for families, couples and solo travellers.
Sharks, dolphins, penguins, manatees, jellyfish, coral reefs and a dedicated rainforest section — the range is extraordinary. The building itself, a converted ship designed for the 1992 Columbus Expo, sits alongside Renzo Piano's iconic glass Biosphere and the restored Porto Antico harbour, making the whole area worth exploring beyond the aquarium itself.
Arriving by private chauffeur makes the visit entirely stress-free. Your driver drops you directly at the entrance, handles all luggage, and collects you at an agreed time — no parking in Genoa's complex port area, no motorway navigation, no wasted time. It is the most comfortable way to combine an aquarium visit with a transfer between Tuscany and the Ligurian coast.
For tickets, opening hours and special exhibitions, we recommend checking the official website before your visit. Visit Acquario di Genova official website →
70+
Tanks
600
Species
2–3h
From Tuscany
NCC
Licensed Service
Transfer Routes
Journeys That Pass Through Genova
Genova sits at the heart of the Ligurian coast — the natural midpoint on some of the most scenic routes between Tuscany, the French Riviera and northern Italy.
Route 01
Milan → Portofino with stop at the Aquarium
Travelling from Milan to Portofino by private transfer? Genova is the natural halfway point — just 1.5 hours from Milan and 40 minutes from Portofino. Break the journey with a visit to the aquarium, explore the Porto Antico waterfront, then continue to the Italian Riviera refreshed. A perfect combination for a first day on the Ligurian coast.
Milan
📍 Acquario di Genova · 2–3 hrs
Portofino
Route 02
Forte dei Marmi → Nice with stop at the Aquarium
The coastal route from Forte dei Marmi to Nice passes directly through Genova — an ideal opportunity to turn a long transfer into a genuine experience. Visit the aquarium, walk the Porto Antico, then continue west along the Riviera di Levante towards the French border. A seamless way to move between the Versilian coast and the Côte d'Azur.
Forte dei Marmi
📍 Acquario di Genova · 2–3 hrs
Nice
Route 03
Florence → Nice with stop at the Aquarium
A long but rewarding journey from Florence to the French Riviera. Breaking the drive in Genova transforms the transfer into a day of discovery — see Italy's finest aquarium, explore the historic Porto Antico, then follow the Ligurian coastline west to Nice. One of our most scenic long-distance routes, particularly popular in summer.
Florence
📍 Acquario di Genova · 2–3 hrs
Nice
Route 04
Saint-Tropez → Forte dei Marmi with stop at the Aquarium
Heading east from Saint-Tropez to the Versilian Riviera? The route follows the Ligurian coast through Genova — a natural stop to break what would otherwise be a long uninterrupted drive. Spend a few hours at the aquarium or simply explore the Porto Antico before continuing to Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta or Viareggio.
Saint-Tropez
📍 Acquario di Genova · 2–3 hrs
Forte dei Marmi
What to See
Make the Most of Your Stop
A few hours in Genova is enough to experience the aquarium and explore the extraordinary Porto Antico waterfront designed by Renzo Piano.