authentic Ligurian pesto lesson

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1 hour
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1 - 10 guests
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English
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Discover the art of making authentic Ligurian pesto with hands-on guidance in a fun and interactive setting. Learn about its rich history, ingredients, and master this timeless recipe.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

the course is interactive, you will use the marble mortar.

You will receive information on the history and origins of pesto and the best ingredients we will use.

You will learn to make pesto like you have never tasted before, and you will be able to make it again at home, which is why it is a unique and unforgettable experience. If you've been good, there will be a little surprise for you at the end.

What You Get

Snacks
focaccia with pesto and a glass of white wine

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • minimum age for a glass of white wine is 18 years
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

you will learn to make authentic and traditional pesto, using the perfect ingredients and together with me, I will show you how to use the marble mortar, at the end you will taste the pesto you have just made on the Ligurian focaccia together with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Experience A piè de Campu, loc pie di campo, Riomaggiore Provincia della Spezia Liguria, Italy, IT, 19017

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from the church square of Manarola continue towards the car parks, along the stream, before the barrier, take the bridge on the left (third bridge), I will be there.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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AMAZING! Would Return!
July 19, 2025
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It was AMAZING! We started with a storied past of how all the ingredients came together, and then we had very detailed instruction on making our own pesto. It tasted great, the conversation was awe...read more

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So fun! Delicious pesto the REAL way
June 01, 2025
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This was a great experience for our family of five. Our three boys (ages 15, 13 and 10) loved learning how to make the pesto and it wasn’t too complicated for them. The teacher was welcoming and fr...read more

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Incredible experience!...
May 10, 2025
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Incredible experience! The host was very knowledgeable and the pesto was excellent. Highly recommend.

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So You Think You Know Your Pesto?
October 19, 2024
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The Cinque Terre is renowned not only for its wine production but also Pesto. The kitchen is situated beside the winery at the top of the Main Street beyond the beautiful church. It is furnished ve...read more

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Forever spoiled for pesto!
May 23, 2024
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We did the most amazing pesto class in Manorola with Yvonne of @apiedecampu.experience. She was very knowledgeable, professional and fun, completely worth history and a slide show, and was encoura...read more

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