Authentic Pesto Making & Tasting Experience in La Spezia

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Authentic Pesto Making & Tasting Experience in La Spezia

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English, Italian
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Vegetarian
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Join a hands-on pesto making class in La Spezia, led by a local chef. Make traditional pesto from scratch and savor a meal of trofie al pesto, topped with an Italian dessert. Perfect for foodies!

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

Experience Details

Discover the art of preparing authentic Ligurian pesto in a hands-on cooking class in the beautiful town of La Spezia.

Immerse yourself in the local culinary traditions as a skilled Italian chef guides you through every step of making this famous sauce from scratch.


After preparing your pesto, enjoy a delicious meal featuring trofie al pesto, followed by a traditional Italian dessert. Savor the flavors of Liguria in a fun and interactive setting, as you learn the secrets behind one of Italy's most beloved dishes.


This unique experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced foodie, this class will give you the skills to recreate authentic Ligurian pesto at home and truly taste the heart of Italy!

What You Get

A glass of regional wine
Hands-on Pesto Cooking Class with a local Italian expert
Spoken languages: Italian, English

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Immerse yourself in the art of making delicious authentic Ligurian pesto and discover the tricks and secrets behind this iconic sauce. After the class, enjoy a plate of trofie with pesto and a traditional dessert

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

La Spezia, Italy, IT

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This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked.
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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.

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Authentic Italian Cooking Class Overflowing with Italian Hospitality
December 10, 2025

Daniela went above and beyond to make our experience special & memorable. She taught us all about pesto, and other traditional snacks, pasta, and wine. She was so generous and made sure to fill us ...read more

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Great Fun and Great Learning Experience
October 03, 2025

Very good experience with Roberta. She demonstrated making pesto by hand and then had us do it. We then ate the results. She is an excellent host and teacher. We enjoyed the experience immensel...read more

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