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Pesto Making: 17th Century Palace Experience
5.0
25 Ratings
Genova
The experience is made truly special by Tiziana’s guidance and the setting in a 17th century palace. She is a certified Mortar Pesto expert and will show you how to create the best pesto you have ever tasted.
The experience is made truly special by Tiziana’s guidance and the setting in a 17th century palace. She is a certified Mortar Pesto expert and will show you how to create the best pesto you have ever tasted.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Salita Inferiore di Sant’Anna, 16 - Join this cooking class to create authentic Pesto alla Genovese, using the world’s finest basil and a traditional marble mortar. Participants will then use the pesto to dress homemade gnocchi, crafted together. The experience concludes with a delightful tiramisu.
After cooking, everyone will sit down to savor the…
- Salita Inferiore di Sant’Anna, 16 - Join this cooking class to create authentic Pesto alla Genovese, using the world’s finest basil and a traditional marble mortar. Participants will then use the pesto to dress homemade gnocchi, crafted together. The experience concludes with a delightful tiramisu.
After cooking, everyone will sit down to savor the dishes prepared, accompanied by focaccia made in advance. The meal will be paired with prosecco, with one bottle provided for every three participants.
No need to bring anything; all materials are supplied by the instructor.
What's Included
- Licensed Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Prosecco
- Tea and coffee
- Aprons, dishes, and utensils
- Licensed Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Prosecco
- Tea and coffee
- Aprons, dishes, and utensils
What's Not Included
- Mancia
- Mancia
Meal Options
- Homamade Tiramisù - tiramisu in the original recipe
- Homamade Gnocchi with Pesto - Prepared by you and me during the cooking class.
- Homemade focaccia with Pesto - Upon your arrival, I will serve you homemade focaccia topped with authentic Pesto alla Genovese DOP.
- Homamade Tiramisù - tiramisu in the original recipe
- Homamade Gnocchi with Pesto - Prepared by you and me during the cooking class.
- Homemade focaccia with Pesto - Upon your arrival, I will serve you homemade focaccia topped with authentic Pesto alla Genovese DOP.
Additional Information
- Vegetables menù available
- Alcoholic beverages are only provided to those agend 18 and over
- Not recommended for travelers allergic to dog or cat hair
- Vegetables menù available
- Alcoholic beverages are only provided to those agend 18 and over
- Not recommended for travelers allergic to dog or cat hair
Location
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna, 16
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna
The activity takes place on a typical red brick Genoese "crosa," easily reachable from Piazza De Ferrari with a 10-minute walk. From Piazza Portello, just take the street between the pharmacy and the fruit and vegetable shop.
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna, 16/5 (Zito, Bobbio)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Lisa_k
Apr 9, 2026
Pesto!! - We absolutely loved this class! We had so much fun learning pesto! I highly recommend this class for anyone in the area!
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Jesse_r
Mar 24, 2026
Tiziana's class was the... - Tiziana's class was the highlight of my visit to Genoa. She and Roberto welcomed me into their delightfully cozy apartment in the heart of the city and I truly felt like I was cooking with family. Their warmth, hospitality, and of course, culinary expertise will be something I remember for a long time. 11/10 recommendation!
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645brettn
Dec 30, 2025
The Best Experience on our European Vacation! - My mom and I booked a Mediterranean cruise and decided that we didn't like to options offered in Genoa by our cruise line. Instead, we found this cooking class with Tiziana, which turned out to be the best excursion of our trip! Tiziana is incredible! We felt so welcome from the first moment we met. She walked us through each recipe and even made an alteration to the tiramisu recipe after I admitted to not loving coffee. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Genoa! Tiziana is a true gem and we're so grateful that we found her!!
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Meghan_w
Nov 2, 2025
Authentic fun and best of... - Authentic fun and best of both worlds with culture experience. Book the experience with them you won’t regret it and meet new friends!
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Ekaterina_s
Oct 11, 2025
Authentic cooking experience - Tiziana and Roberto welcomed us in their home and Tiziana taught us how to prepare pesto, gnocchi and tiramisu. These dishes are beginner friendly to prepare, but yet so delicious! It was such a great experience and we had a great time with Tiziana and Roberto!
We definitely recommend!
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Alana_e
Sep 28, 2025
Such a fun cooking class! - What a great day of conversation and cooking! Tiziana welcomed us in to her home and showed us how to make a full 3 course meal. We got so many pictures and videos taken while learning how to make pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisu, along with getting many suggestions on what to see while we were in Genova. We had so much fun doing this and would absolutely do it again!:) thank you!!
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Helene_g
Sep 28, 2025
Tiziana was very... - Tiziana was very pleasant, very organized and a great teacher. Other than the many stairs needed to reach her, we would highly recommend her services
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Michal_p
Aug 17, 2025
Cooking, Fun and True Hospitality - We joined Tiziana and Roberto’s cooking class as a family with our two teen daughters – and it was a truly wonderful experience. From the very beginning, we felt warmly welcomed, almost like visiting relatives rather than attending a class.
Together we prepared authentic pesto Genovese, gnocchi, and tiramisu. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for beginners, and the girls had a lot of fun taking part in the cooking. The food turned out delicious, and the whole atmosphere was relaxed and joyful.
The cooking ended with all of us sitting at the table, sharing the food we had made, sipping prosecco, and enjoying a great conversation. It was not only a cooking class, but also an authentic taste of Genoese hospitality.
I highly recommend this experience to families or anyone who wants to enjoy delicious food, warm company, and an unforgettable time in Genoa! Not to forget learning new local recipes… :)
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Sonal_p
Aug 4, 2025
The BEST cooking class and host in Genoa! Must do (teen-friendly) - An absolutely fabulous experience! We couldn't have asked for better. I attended the class with my daughters age 13 an 16. Tiziana and her partner were so warm, welcoming, and their home up on a hill in prime Genoa is the perfect setting for this class. She was patient and kind and funny - we laughed often and really learned a lot about Genoan cuisine. The pesto, gnocchi and tiramisu was delicious, and she even had extra to share with all of us. My girls had so much fun. We were only in Genoa for one day/night and this was the perfect way to spend the evening -a perfect taste of the city.
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Shannon_k
Aug 1, 2025
An amazing experience from start to finish! - Tiziana is an incredible chef. We made the best pesto I think I have ever eaten! The gnocchi and tiramisu were also top notch. Between instruction we were entertained by Roberto and many WWI and WWII stories and memorabilia. Highly recommend this cooking experience!
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