Dive into Genoa’s culinary heritage with a hands-on pesto masterclass, savoring local wines and pasta in an intimate, authentic setting.
Dive into Genoa’s culinary heritage with a hands-on pesto masterclass, savoring local wines and pasta in an intimate, authentic setting.
- BioTigullio5Terre - Traditional Products of Tigullio, Cinque Terre, Genoa, and the Hinterland - Visitors are warmly invited to an artisan “food and wine” shop located in the heart of Genoa, close to Columbus’ House. Following a brief introduction to the local ingredients, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to craft authentic…
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BioTigullio5Terre - Traditional Products of Tigullio, Cinque Terre, Genoa, and the Hinterland - Visitors are warmly invited to an artisan “food and wine” shop located in the heart of Genoa, close to Columbus’ House. Following a brief introduction to the local ingredients, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to craft authentic Genovese pesto by hand, utilizing a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle.
Afterward, savor the freshly made pesto served over trofie pasta, complemented by a tasting of one or two local wines: Vermentino and Ciliegiolo. The experience concludes with a relaxing moment to take photos, receive a participation certificate, and a jar of long-lasting pesto to take home.

- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Optional purchase of top-quality local food and wine to support the local economy.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Optional purchase of top-quality local food and wine to support the local economy.
- Trofie al pesto - Trofie al pesto is a traditional Ligurian pasta dish served with handmade basil pesto for an authentic taste of Genoa.
- Trofie al pesto - Trofie al pesto is a traditional Ligurian pasta dish served with handmade basil pesto for an authentic taste of Genoa.
This experience provides an authentic exploration of Genoa’s culinary heritage, located just steps away from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Participants will learn to make genuine Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle, as locals have done for generations. Situated in a small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart…
This experience provides an authentic exploration of Genoa’s culinary heritage, located just steps away from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Participants will learn to make genuine Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle, as locals have done for generations. Situated in a small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart of the old town, the experience is intimate, hands-on, and bursting with flavor. Attendees will taste high-quality local ingredients and then savor their handmade pesto served over fresh trofie pasta, accompanied by a guided tasting of two Ligurian wines: the refreshing Vermentino and the elegant Ciliegiolo. The groups are kept small to foster a warm, personal atmosphere where questions can be asked, stories shared, and participants can feel like true Genovese for a day. At the conclusion, participants will receive a certificate of participation and a jar of long-shelf-life pesto to take home. This is more than just a cooking class—it’s a cultural experience to cherish.
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.