Nervi, Riviera in the city
Nervi, Riviera in the city
Itineraries, guided tours, workshops, watersports
Discover the village of Nervi, with its stunningly beautiful landscapes, in a walking tour that from the marina will take you to the passeggiata – its picturesque promenade – historical parks and modern art museums; during olfactory walking tours, sniff your way through the fragrances of the paintings in the museum collections, as well as of plants and flowers in the parks; learn about ancient crafts and trades traditionally linked to sea-life and to the growing of local produce by attending experiential workshops encompassing both the sea and the hills; get the most picturesque views of Nervi’s amazing cliffs through outdoor sports.
Different experiences, made possible by the European Alter Eco project, to immerse yourself in the natural harmony of Nervi, while enjoying the scenery and life of the Riviera in the City, at a leisurely pace.
All activities are offered in Italian and English.
Arts and nature
Guided walking tour through the beauties of Nervi: from the Museums along the Parks and the promenade overlooking the sea, to the marina with a nature expert for the outdoor tour and an art historian for Raccolte Frugone, Galleria d’Arte Moderna and Wolfsoniana.
By Cooperativa Solidarietà e Lavoro e Cooperativa Dafne
WHEN: •
HOURS: >
DURATION: 2.30 hours
MEETING POINT: Galleria d'Arte Moderna via Capolungo 3
PRICE: 13€ per person (free for children under 12)
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
> IAT via Garibaldi 12r e IAT Porto Antico - tel +39 010 557 2903
Guided tours are confirmed even with bad weather
The scent of art
Olfactory walking tour through the Museums (Raccolte Frugone and Galleria d’Arte Moderna) and the rose garden, led by an art historian and a perfume expert, for an unusual discovery of olfactory links between the artworks and the flowers and plants in the Parks.
By Cooperativa Solidarietà e Lavoro, Profumerie Sbraccia
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HOURS: >
DURATION: 1.30 hours
MEETING POINT: Galleria d'Arte Moderna via Capolungo 3
PRICE: 13€ per person (free for children under 12)
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
> IAT via Garibaldi 12r e IAT Porto Antico - tel +39 010 557 2903
Guided tours are confirmed even with bad weather
Tasting the sea (seasonal)
Full immersion in ancient Ligurian crafts and trades traditionally linked to sea-life, listening to stories of fishermen, carpenters, woodcutters and line makers (cordanieri). The partecipants will learn firsthand how to brine anchiovies, preparing their own small jar, in the picturesque cave in the ancient Collegio Emiliani’s Darsena (dry dock).
By Associazione Storie di Barche
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HOURS:
DURATION: 2 h 30 / 2.30 hours
MEETING POINT: Collegio Emiliani, via Provana di Leyni 15
PRICE: 35€ per person (the price includes tastings of Ligurian wine and food, plus a jar of salted anchovies prepared by each participant). By reservation only by thursday minimum 6 people.
TICKET info:
> storiedibarche@gmail.com - Roberto Guzzardi, tel +39 340 789 3160
> IAT via Garibaldi 12r e IAT Porto Antico - tel +39 010 557 2903
Nervi, the hill to the sea:
Mediterranean scents and flavours
Several meetings in the Museums and Hotels of Nervi in collaboration with Marsano Agricultural Institute to discover, through tastings and intriguing stories, the taste of Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil, the scents of aromatic herbs, citrus fruits and roses, ancient fruit and vegetable varieties, all magnificently illustrated in the authoritative book on fruit bearing trees Pomona Italiana by Giorgio Gallesio.
IN COLLABORATION WITH Musei di Nervi, Cooperativa Solidarietà e Lavoro, Istituto Agrario Marsano, Hotel Astor, Hotel Esperia, Azienda Agricola Maria Giulia Scolaro - Valli dell’Antola, Azienda Agricola Taverna del Sole - Agriturismo Sant’Ilario, Società M.Franco Ravano, Società Sportiva Ardita Juventus, Azienda Gnecco, Garden Nervi di Crovetto Pietro
Trails of citrus fruits
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WHERE: Hotel Esperia - Via Val Cismon, 1
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 hours
PRICE: each workshop 10€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> Istituto Agrario Marsano, Prof. Marcello Maimone marcello.maimone@fastwebnet.it - tel +39 333 236 3062
> Hotel Esperia info@hotelesperia.it - tel +39 340 246 3455
On Roses and other wonders
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WHERE: Musei di Nervi, Galleria d’arte moderna e Raccolte Frugone con roseto
HOURS:
DURATION: 2,30 hours
PRICE: 13€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
Sea colours and flavours
WHEN: •
WHERE: Musei di Nervi, Galleria d’arte moderna
HOURS:
DURATION: 2,30 hours
PRICE: 13€ per person tasting included
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
From the olive tree to oil, the taste of green gold
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WHERE: Hotel Astor - Viale delle Palme, 16
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 hours
PRICE: each workshop 10€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> Istituto Agrario Marsano, Prof. Marcello Maimone marcello.maimone@fastwebnet.it - tel +39 333 236 3062
> Hotel Astor astor@astorhotel.it - tel +39 010 32 9011
Pasta and flour: Nervi's mills and other stories
WHEN: •
WHERE: Hotel Esperia - Via Val Cismon, 1
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 hours
PRICE: 10€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> Istituto Agrario Marsano, Prof. Marcello Maimone marcello.maimone@fastwebnet.it - tel +39 333 236 3062
> Hotel Esperia info@hotelesperia.it - tel +39 340 246 3455
On the wide variety of potatoes
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WHERE: Musei di Nervi, Wolfsoniana e Raccolte Frugone
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 hours
PRICE: 16€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
Colours and flavours of the herbs
WHEN: •
WHERE: Musei di Nervi, Galleria d’arte moderna
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 h / 2 hours
PRICE: 13€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
Afternoon Tea at the museum. From the painting to the cup
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WHERE: Musei di Nervi, Galleria d’arte moderna e Raccolte Frugone con roseto
HOURS:
DURATION: 2,30 hours
PRICE: each meeting 13€ per person tasting included. By reservation only.
TICKET info:
> biglietteriagam@comune.genova.it - tel +39 010 372 6025
Water sports (seasonal)
Either on the weekend or on midweek days, you can try out different sports in the Marina (Porticciolo di Nervi) at the local kayak school Lo Scalo and Nervi’s ITC Diving Centre. Untrained and proficient scuba divers and canoeists, adults and children alike, can experience the thrill of exploring the coast of the Genoese Riviera (where diving sports were first born) by kayaking, snorkelling or diving with a breathing apparatus, while discovering Nervi’s prehistoric cliffs, hidden coves, and ancient villas overlooking the sea.
By > Lo Scalo Scuola Canoa Kayak e Diving Nervi ITC
Kayaking between sea and sky
In this two-day course, partecipants will learn how to steer a kayak on the first day, and on the following how to take it to sea on an escursion to discover the coast and the beauties of Nervi.
WHEN: >
HOURS:
DURATION: 2 hours first day + 2 hours second day
MEETING POINT: Lo Scalo, Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi 23
PRICE: from 5 to 10 partecipants 90€ per person - 3/4 partecipants 100€ per person - 2 partecipants 110€ per person
TICKET info: > Lo scalo, Diego Tosarello info@loscalo.it - tel +39 333 485 3440
Discover Scuba Diving
Quick and easy beginners’ scuba diving class. Under direct supervision of a PADI instructor, participants will learn basic skills and safety information needed to scuba dive.
WHEN:
HOURS:
DURATION: saturday 3 hours + (upon request) 1 hour dive on sunday
MEETING POINT: Diving Nervi ITC, Via Gazzolo 32r
PRICE: saturday 50€ per person / saturday + sunday 75 € per person
TICKET info: > Diving Nervi ITC, Tiziana Ravera info@divingnervi.com - tel +39 346 0659 656
Discover Nervi by snorkeling
An inflatable boat trip along the coast of Nervi from the Marina to Scoglio del Cane in Capolungo with a snorkelling and swimming guide.
WHEN:
DURATION:
MEETING POINT: Diving Nervi ITC, via Gazzolo 32r
PRICE: 50€ per person, minimum 8, maximum 20 people. Other solutions upon request minimum 400€. By reservation only
TICKET info: > Diving Nervi ITC, Tiziana Ravera info@divingnervi.com - tel +39 346 0659 656
