Aquarium of Genoa

At first I was somewhat disappointed. The first few exhibits had several fish seemingly with injuries, either from pathogens or from ramming into walls. However they could have easily arrived to the aquarium with these injuries or been simple mistakes, so I won't make it a big deal. I do have to say the shark exhibit was quite bland. Practically flat and empty, which while great for viewing, I can't imagine is very enriching for the fish. At least it was visually boring, and I would have preferred some strategically placed structures. That aside, the exhibits improved in quality as I continued walking. I really enjoyed the coral reef and tropical animal areas. Both the common and giant octopus were not hiding at all and easily visible, a rarity for these species. Great for pictures but honestly the behavior was somewhat concerning. They tend to hide in crevices or under overhangs or even in the corners of the tank. Hopefully these are just particularly bold specimens and not that they have inadequate living spaces with no privacy. I saw several exhibits being actively cleaned, which is both entertaining and good to see staff taking care of the animals. Finally I'll talk about the dolphins. They are beautiful and I love seeing them, but these intelligent animals being in such relatively small exhibits is kind of sad. Swimming back and forth in an empty exhibit, boring at best and depressing (for the dolphins) at worst. Dolphin shows and exhibits are often condemned by the wider community for not being the most humane / ethical. It is possible that they are in the process of finding these dolphins a better home, or housing dolphins deemed ill-advised to reintroduce into the wild. Either way it'd still be nice to see them get enrichment besides from just doing tricks for treats. Overall above average, potential for improvement, and I'd say still worth a visit. For those with mobility disabilities there are elevators at several locations but not always in the most obvious spot, however it looked like most if not all did have some sign to point you in the right direction. For those with vision disabilities, there are touch tanks, though I'd probably advise you ask for assistance so you're not randomly grasping into the water and scare / harm the fish. You might also smell the fish in some areas, but I don't know if that's something you'd want to experience.

I recently visited the Acquario di Genova with my family, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The aquarium offers an incredible opportunity to see a vast variety of fish species up close, each more fascinating than the next. The highlights of our visit were undoubtedly the amazing marine mammals such as dolphins, seals, and even manatees. The exhibits are beautifully designed, providing both educational value and a sense of wonder for visitors of all ages. It’s a perfect place for families to spend quality time together while learning about marine life. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Genoa!

Maybe not the biggest but the longest aquarium in Europe. There are many species of fish and animals with indoor and outdoor locations. The staff is very kind and helpful. It is definitely a must see in Genoa.

The largest aquarium in Europe, perfect for a family outing or anyone fascinated by marine life! Last entry is at 6:30 pm, so check the weekend schedule in advance. It’s highly engaging for kids and captivating for all ages. If you’re a student, don’t forget to bring your ID for a discount — our tickets were reduced from €31 to €21! Keep in mind, though, the aquarium is vast, so you’ll need around 2.5 hours to explore comfortably at a relaxed pace. A fantastic experience but be prepared to walk!

This is a great place to spend the day with your family. While the ticket entry prices are expensive, the aquarium has a really good selection of sea life and is well maintained. There were a lot of areas for the kids to play, and the basement even has an area where you could touch the fish. We really enjoyed seeing the sharks, the seals, penguins, and dolphins. You should definitely buy tickets in advance.

Nice place to visit for afternoon very educational. It’s like a typical aquarium. I didn’t find anything that special amazing about it. It was fish a little bit over price.

Actually I shouldn't explain the thing which has already been established for a very long time.. This aquarium is one of the identities of the Genoa. A very marvelous place to visit with family, friends or even solo.. You should plan a full day visit to enjoy the place.. The place is full of information for the science lovers and even full of scenes even if you are not the one.. The good part is you can even enjoy a tasty meal in restaurants inside.. It is one of the prime attractions not only in the city but in the north west part of the country..

Huge aquarium with a massive variety of fish, jellyfish, dolphins, manatee, penguins, frogs and reptiles. Busy even on a weekday, kids school groups etc, but big enough that you don't feel rushed or crowded. The sharks, dolphins and manatee are highlights. The cafe was very crowded, I recommend going to the ship-themed restaurant for a quieter, quality meal with alcohol if that's your thing and decent tiramisiu. Staff were great throughout. We did the biosphere at the same time - that was disappointing so I'd focus on the aquarium.

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!