Rolli Palaces: Guided Tour

Additional Information & Description

The Rolli Palaces bring Genoa’s aristocratic past into view across a collection of decorated residences in the historic centre. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, they form a network of palaces rather than a single monument.

Residences built to receive distinguished guests

Genoa’s aristocrats built these palaces in the 16th and 17th centuries, and visiting VIPs once stayed in them. That role gives the visit a particular focus: these were residences created by the city’s elite that also accommodated prestigious guests. The wider Rolli collection comprises 42 palaces. Their uses have changed over time; some remain privately owned, while others now house banks or offices.

Art and decoration inside the palaces

The interiors are a reason to step beyond the streets and into the buildings. Look at artworks, sculptures and frescoes, alongside the entrance halls themselves. The visit brings together both individual pieces and the spaces around them, giving you more to examine than palace façades alone. Decoration and interiors are central to the experience.

Four palace entries and a live guide

The ticket includes entry to Palazzo Rosso, Lomellino, Tobia Pallavicino and the Imperial Palace. These four named buildings define the admission included in this tour, rather than access to the entire Rolli collection. A professional live guide leads the two-hour visit, connecting the palace stops with Genoa’s history. Guided tours are available in English and Italian.

Arrival on Via Garibaldi

The Rolli Palaces are located on Via Garibaldi in Genoa. For this tour, arrive at Via Garibaldi, 12r, 16124 Genoa, 15 minutes before the scheduled start. Allow for that arrival time in addition to the two-hour tour duration. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket digitally.