Genoa Aquarium Tickets

Experience the largest aquarium in Italy! At the Genoa Aquarium, you can immerse yourself in fascinating marine worlds with sharks, dolphins, penguins and an impressive tropical area - a highlight for young and old alike.

Genoa Aquarium Ticket

the Genoa Aquarium

Italy's largest aquarium awaits you right in the old port of Genoa: over 12,000 animals, fascinating habitats from all over the world and spectacular insights into the world of the seas - a must for all ages.

Over 12,000 animals and 600 species on 27,000 m²
Experience fascinating sharks, rays & jellyfish up close
Playful penguins and curious seals in the polar region
Tropical hall with real crocodiles, turtles & mangroves
Multimedia installations & experience stations for children
Right in the old port of Genoa - ideal for a city break or cruise
Ideal for a 2-3 hour visit (even in rainy weather)

Whether with the family, as a couple or on a city trip: the Genoa Aquarium offers an impressive journey through the oceans - right in the heart of the city. Book your tickets now and avoid the queues!

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Price: from 30,00 EUR

Genoa Aquarium Ticket

Location & Getting to Genoa Aquarium

The largest aquarium in Italy is located in the Porto Antico (old harbor) of Genoa, right on the waterfront and easy to integrate into a city tour.

Address:
Acquario di Genova
Area Porto Antico - Ponte Spinola
16128 Genova, Liguria, Italy
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On foot
Car
Public transportation

On foot from the city center or train station

The aquarium is located in the heart of the Porto Antico, the old port of Genoa. You can easily reach it on foot in 10-15 minutes from the old town or Genova Piazza Principe train station - ideal as part of a city walk.

By car - also for day visitors

If you are traveling by car, you can easily reach the aquarium via the A7 freeway (exit Genova Ovest). The "Parcheggio Acquario di Genova" parking garage is located directly at the harbor, open around the clock and just a few steps away from the entrance.

There are also other parking garages and parking lots near the port.

By public transportation

The connections are excellent: Numerous bus lines (including 1, 9, 13, 32, 635) stop at the nearby Caricamento/Acquario stop. The San Giorgio subway station (line MM) is also only a 4-minute walk away.

Opening hours & duration of visit

The Genoa Aquarium is open all year round and can be perfectly integrated into a tour of the city or a visit to the port. Come rain or shine, it's always worth a visit.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
Weekends & public holidays: 09:00 - 20:00
Last admission: 6:00 p.m.

Duration of visit

Average stay: 2-3 hours
If visiting with children, allow more time if necessary
If you want to use the restaurants, you should also plan more time.

Tip: The morning or early afternoon is ideal for avoiding crowds - especially during vacation periods or at weekends.

Genoa Aquarium: Worlds of experience

Tropical Seas

Colorful coral reefs with clownfish, zebra sharks, angel and saw rays - a colorful introduction to tropical oceans.

Temperate Seas

Regional seas between the tropics and the poles: Basins with moray eels, jellyfish, dolphins, gray sharks and other species of temperate seas.

Cold Seas

Icy polar worlds: Walk-in pools with penguins (e.g. Papua, Magellanic), seals - authentically cool staged.

Tropical Forests

Tropical rainforest in the "Biodiversity Pavilion": over 150 plant species, reptiles such as chameleons, turtles and snakes, including a touch tank for rays.

Tropical Fresh Waters

Freshwater habitats: manatees, dwarf caimans, piranhas, stingrays in near-natural river landscapes.

Aquarium tickets: FAQ

The purchase of an online ticket is not obligatory. However, it is recommended that you purchase your ticket online before your visit. This is the only way to guarantee admission at a specific time. This applies in particular to rainy days when the aquarium is particularly busy.

No. Digital tickets on your smartphone are accepted - simply show them at the entrance.

Most guests spend 2 to 3 hours in the aquarium. If you want to see everything at your leisure or are traveling with children, you should plan for 3 to 4 hours.

Yes, absolutely. Children can expect an exciting, interactive experience with touch pools, dolphin watching and a mini rainforest - ideal for families with children of all ages.

Yes, the entire Genoa Aquarium is wheelchair accessible, including elevators, ramps and disabled toilets.

Yes, most of the exhibitions are indoors under cover - perfect for a bad weather program in Genoa. The aquarium is particularly popular on rainy days.

Yes, there is a restaurant and a snack bar. There is also an outdoor picnic area.

Yes, there is a guarded checkroom at the entrance - handy for rucksacks or valuables. A small fee is charged for each item handed in.

Yes, there are some special experiences:

Dolphin Experience
Penguin Experience
Behind the Scenes Tours
Night with Sharks
Emotional Dinner

These experiences can be booked on the official website: acquariodigenova.it