Aquarium Visits in Italy — 10 That Justify the Detour

1.Aquarium of Genoa Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,075 reviews · 1 day · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Genoa Aquarium in the old harbor, home to more than 5,000 animals across 400 species. See dolphins, sharks, penguins, seals, jellyfish, manatees, reptiles, and coral fish across 70 tanks. Your timed ticket includes skip-the-line entry, with optional focaccia, sandwich, street food, or ice cream.

“I was not expecting much so was surprised by the whole set-up. I live in the Brisbane in Australia I would rank the Aquarium better that Underwater World and Sea World. Well worth the visit”

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2.Aquarium of Genoa with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,449 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Spend a full day at Genoa Aquarium, one of Europe’s largest aquatic biodiversity exhibitions, with time to explore themed sea displays at your own pace. Your ticket includes a sandwich, chips, and one drink at Tender Café, whose terrace looks across Genoa’s port. Lunch is served from 11:30 AM to 4 PM.

“Sicuramente mi è piaciuto la compagnia. Mentre per l acquario: la vasca dei pinguini,la barriera corallina e quella dei delfini”

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3.Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium: Open Date Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 728 reviews

Spend a flexible day at Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium near Lake Garda, where 40 themed tanks hold more than 5,000 creatures from around 100 species. Walk beneath sharks and rays in the Oceanic Tank, see sea lions, and enjoy child-friendly drawing activities. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, but strollers must stay outside.

“The most interesting thing was the tunnel where you can see all fishes. The food could be improved and the long waiting quee.”

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4.Aquarium and FantaCinema Combined Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 314 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend one day at Genoa Aquarium and FantaCinema in the Porto Antico. See Ligurian Sea life, Caribbean reefs, dolphins, penguins, and sea cows, then explore fantasy film costumes, posters, statues, and famous props from Back to the Future, Alien, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Game of Kings. No guide is included.

“layout was great for fitting so much in and plenty of space even when busy didn't feel over crowded a definte must visit if your visiting the port”

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5.Aquarium & Christopher Columbus’ House Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · 1 day · from $36

This self-guided Genoa combo joins the Aquarium of Genoa at Ponte Spinola with Christopher Columbus’ House on Via di Porta Soprana. See dolphins, sharks, manatees, penguins, and 70 marine exhibits, then explore Columbus’ workshop and attic. You choose the order, but Casa di Colombo has a timed entry slot and the aquarium requires a separate reservation.

“Tutto molto interessante, l'Acquario è stupendo..unica pecca l'orario perché non sono flessibili, avevamo casa di Cristoforo colombo alle ore 9, ma siamo arrivati un po' dopo per via dei mezzi di trasporto, ma non ci sono stati problemi lí, per l'acquario invece ogni prenotazione ha un suo orario preciso, ci hanno fatto la gentilezza di segnare errore nella prenotazione per farci entrare lo stesso anche se ad un orario diverso, per fortuna. ma c'era il rischio che saltasse il tutto.”

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6.Aquarium of Genoa & City of Children and Youth Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Spend one day visiting the Aquarium of Genoa and the City of Children and Youth. See 600 animal species across 70 marine exhibits, including dolphins, manatees, penguins, and a shark tank with holographic effects. Then let children explore five interactive rooms devoted to sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

“La città dei bambini è bellissima però più attenzioni nella pulizia e manca il spazio per bambini piccoli (cambiare ei pannolini)”

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7.Cala Gonone: Cala Gonone Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 226 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Best value

Spend about two hours at Cala Gonone Aquarium, where 24 tanks trace Mediterranean marine life before moving to corals and colorful tropical species. You can also visit the outdoor sea-turtle play area. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, costs $16 per person, and has parking on site.

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8.Livorno: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 222 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit Livorno Aquarium on the seafront at Terrazza Mascagni with a full-day, skip-the-ticket-line admission. See 33 display tanks, an observation tunnel, a tactile pool, zebra sharks, tortoises, stingrays, seahorses, jellyfish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and leaf-cutter ants. The ticket is wheelchair accessible and costs $18 per person.

“Bella esperienza , un po’ costosa rispetto a quanto offre”

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9.Aquarium of Cattolica Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Spend a full day at the Aquarium of Cattolica, set in a former 1930s marine colony. Follow four color-coded routes with sharks, penguins, otters, reptiles, jellyfish, giant insect models, and seasonal dinosaurs. The ticket includes skip-the-line entry, wheelchair access, and the Dinosaurs World area when open.

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10.Aquarium, Galata Museum and Submarine Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 190 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Use one ticket to visit Genoa’s Aquarium, the Galata Museum, and the S518 Nazario Sauro submarine. You explore at your own pace, with no named guide or guided commentary included. The Aquarium brings endangered aquatic environments to life, while Galata explains Genoa’s long connection with the sea.

“nie bylo jasnego komunikatu, że mamy gotowy bilet i wchodzimy sami. niepotrzebnie traciliśmy czas, by sie tego dowiedzieć”

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