Would I do it again?
Again, with changes“I'd do it again, with changes: same destination but mid-week and with one class. Friday with two classes was tough.”
€39 per student
At a glance
- When
- May 2026
- Duration
- 1 day
- Class
- Primary · Year 3
- Students
- 42
- Transport
- Coach
- Subjects
- Science
- Book
- at least 6 weeks ahead
What worked
- The dolphin tank stays the "wow" moment: teachers take photos, kids talk about it for a week
- The plankton microscope workshop is small and intense: real science
What went wrong
- On Fridays the Aquarium is very crowded: queues at the tanks and it's hard to keep two classes together
- Two and a half hours by coach each way: a heavy ride for year 3
- Lunch on the quay is only nice in the sun: few covered alternatives
Tips
- Go Tuesday to Thursday: Friday is the worst day
- Set a staged route with meeting points: kids lost in the crowd are found late
- Book the workshop together with the tickets: places are few
Programme
8:00
Coach, arriving at the Old Port around 10:30
10:45
Free visit of the tanks with a staged route
12:30
Packed lunch on the quay
14:00
"The sea under the microscope" workshop
15:30
Return, back at school around 6pm
Objectives
- Observe marine biodiversity and food chains
- Pair free exploration with a microscope workshop
Accessibility
Accessible
The aquarium is fully accessible with lifts; the route narrows in only a few spots.
Who shared it
Valentina S. Example
Science · Primary school · Genoa area
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Elena M. · 1 June 2026
Is the microscope workshop suitable for year 2 as well, or is it meant for older kids?
colleague's answer
I think so: the educator adapted a lot. For year 2 I'd ask for the simplified version of the workshop.
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I did it too
2 of 2 teachers would do it again (2 with changes)
- I'd do it again: 0
- Again, with changes: 2
- Wouldn't repeat: 0
- Again, with changes
Elena M. · April 2026
Go on a Thursday: nearly empty and the workshop was perfect.
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