Acquario di Genova

An immersive and thoughtfully designed space that invites visitors to slow down and observe marine life in a calm, almost meditative way. The large tanks immediately stand out, offering generous views and a strong sense of depth that makes the experience feel natural rather than staged. Some of the most striking moments come from the underwater perspectives: dolphins gliding smoothly through the water, jellyfish floating in soft blue light, and spacious habitats that allow animals to move freely and gracefully. The focus is clearly on observation and understanding, with environments designed to highlight behavior, movement, and scale. The overall atmosphere is fluid and engaging, suitable for both adults and families, and easy to explore without feeling rushed or overwhelming. It is a place that leaves room for curiosity and quiet appreciation, especially for anyone interested in marine ecosystems and conservation. A memorable and well-curated experience.

If you love marine life, that's the place to be! Wonderful aquarium and definitely worths the money! Perfect way to spend time with kids ( we spent 7 hours and my kids still didn't want to leave). You can wonder around and also revisit the rooms as many times as you wish. You can sit and relax in front of the tanks and actually observe the animals. Better to book tickets online but avoid the offers that combine two attractions on the same day. since you may not have enough time! We booked the option of entrance with lunch and it was a good way to stop for a while, eat, rest and continue the visit! Totally reccomend!

Amazing! Travelled from Umbria to visit and it didn’t disappoint. The kids loved all the animals and there was so much to see. All the animals looked happy and well taken care of. The only thing to note is that the staff are not very friendly or helpful - so would try to limit contact with them if I returned.

The Aquarium of Genoa was a really enjoyable experience and definitely worth visiting. It has a huge variety of animals, from colorful tropical fish to sharks and many Mediterranean species, all displayed in large and well-designed tanks. Walking through the different areas feels immersive and educational at the same time. It’s also known as one of the largest aquariums in Europe, located right at the Porto Antico, which makes the visit even more special. Overall, it was a fun and interesting experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Genoa. I book my ticket on Get Your Guide - 5% off with the code SABRINAAMV5

I recommend buying your tickets online a few days in advance; they're more expensive at the box office. You also need to choose your entry time. Our children loved it here.

I visited on my way to Rome on a weekday, and it wasn't too crowded. I saw many species for the first time, and I recommend visiting little bit earlier, maybe before sunset. Some areas inside are quite dark, making it difficult to see certain species. I'd definitely go there again for the price. Inside, you can find souvenirs, including a shop. You can also purchase an audio guide. I prefer doing everything online; it's much easier.

If in Genoa for a visit or to take a cruise this Aquarium is a great spot to visit. Been to many Aquarium across the world and this might be in my top 5! It’s very clean and the care for the Aqua Animals feels and looks like they do care that’s very important to me when visiting any animal type place. It was enjoyed by adults, older teens, children and young adults so all will/can enjoy. FYI big plus is you can pet sting rays for free which kids loved!!

Very lovely, very big, very informative aquarium with awesome penguins, dolphins, fishes, turtle, medusas... I enjoyed it very much! ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍 Additional +8€ "Behind the scenes" tour was worth it!! 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

Excellent time. Though I'm spoiled with the Baltimore aquarium, this one comes as a close second. Great variety of species, educational element. You can pet the stingrays as well! The kids experience in my opinion was not really forth it if your kiddo is over 6/7 years old.

Largest aquarium in Europe, but I can't help feeling a bit disappointed. I first visited this aquarium decades ago, when it first opened. In 1992 the entire waterfront area of the Porto Antico was redone, with major works by Italian architect Renzo Piano. And the aquarium feels a bit outdated, like it had been built in 1992 and never really modernized. For an aquarium this size, there is a lot of dead space. This is not to say that there isn't a lot to see; it will take you 2-3h to visit the aquarium, depending on how much time you want to spend here. Definitely buy tickets in advance; there is always a line, and this way you will be sure to get in. You will have the chance to pick the day and the time of your visit. As there are different ticketing options, if you have young children my suggestion would be to get combo tickets for the aquarium and the City of Children, and skip the Biosphere and the panoramic lift. The biosphere is small[1], and it felt somehow disconnected with the aquarium experience. The panoramic elevator/Bigo was inexplicably closed between 12 noon and 5 pm on a Sunday; as we had morning tickets to the aquarium, we just couldn't make it to the panoramic elevator. If you come here by train, the walk from Piazza Principe train station to the docks and the aquarium passes through some pretty derelict streets. ---------------------- [1] When we went, apart from some specific trees the only other things in there were some goldfish, a large parrot, some small birds, and a small glass cage with stick insects.

This aquarium is supposedly the biggest in Europe. It's always so busy. Lines were crazy! Book tickets in advance! It's sort of worth it. If you are in town, I would definitely go. But don't make a trip out here just for the aquarium if you are from the states. The one in Atlanta is five times better! Atlanta's is one of the top three in the world. The penguins, piranhas, eels, sharks, starfish, snakes (they tried to get out I swear) jellyfish, and toads are all great. But the Spotted unicornFish and foxface fish were super cool! The people were nice and there are other tickets that you can buy as a package to do more things in the city....kids run around like animals...

Not bad but most of it was closed including the lift and biosphere. Price was good though for the time you spend seeing even the aquarium alone.

​This place is great - brings back memories (going with my mom, siblings and then bringing my nieces/nephews for a visit) and it is hard to beat in Europe as it is the largest Aquarium in the continent. The staff is always helpful and ready to point you on the right direction or track if needed. What is really cool about this place is that they also take care of sea creatures that are sick or too young to be on the wild - and if you are lucky enough you can be there when they are released in the wild. This is a must while in Genova.

I was fortunate to be able to book this through the ODR in Vicenza. It was a one day bus trip to the aquarium and it was pretty amazing. Genoa is really pretty, on the water, and there are a few things to do around the aquarium if you have time left after the aquarium.

Good but not great. I bought a pass for 4 attractions, this being the main one. Described as the largest in Europe, expectations were high, and not really met. Some cool things to be sure, but I think even the small aquarium in Hawaii was more interesting. Atlanta and Toronto aren't even coastal, but have better aquariums. So good for a rainy day perhaps, but not a destination attraction.

One of my favorite things to do when we visit a place in the US is look for an aquarium. So naturally when we move to Europe, I did the same thing. One of the main reasons that we stopped in Genoa on a road trip was because of the aquarium. It's surpassed my highest expectations!! It was very clean. The atmosphere was incredible. And of course the wildlife was incredible. We walked around for about 2 1/2 hours. There was a dolphin show too. AMAZING!!

We had an okay time at the aquarium. Two negatives- some of the tanks could have been a little better-kept, the marine life looked a bit sad/unhealthy, and the tanks looked as if they could have used better water quality. Second thing - the restaurant closes relatively early, so if you want to eat lunch there, make sure you go before 15:00. They had a small sandwich shop that offered a small selection of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and sweets.

I was in Genoa for a day, after disembarking from a 12-night cruise. Wanting to see a few of the "must see" places, I decide to check this one out. It's a pretty decent aquarium with a nice collection of sea creatures including penguins, dolphins, manatees, and lots of different fish. My only 2 issues with this place is the lack of bathrooms (I only saw one, and it was a standalone/1 stall and I waited over 10 minutes for the person to come out) and I couldn't figure out how to get the heck out of there! I almost had a panic attack trying to find the exit. It was very warm and dark inside this place, so I became desperate to get outside for fresh air. I finally came across 2 guys that were also trying to leave, and they pointed me in the right direction down a flight a stairs. They need to make the exit(s) more obvious. Other than that, it was a pleasant way to spend 45 minutes as a solo person. Probably with kids, the experience would be even more enjoyable.

This is an amazing aquarium with hundreds of species of fish. During the weekend it gets a little bit crowded and I recommend you visit it during the weekdays if you can. The normal ticket is 24Euros and I can say it is worth it totally. The shark tank, dolphin section and the penguin section are the most amazing parts of the aquarium. In Genoa it is a must to see.

one of the most beautifull acquarium i've ever seen, inserted in the harbour of genoa. possible to organise dinners close to delphins... very special!