Authentic Pesto Making & Tasting Experience in La Spezia

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2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Language
English, Italian
Location
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Language
English, Italian
 US$106.39  per guest
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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!
A glass of regional wine
Hands-on Pesto Cooking Class with a local Italian expert
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Tasting of trofie with pesto and dessert
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 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.

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G8093ODamandaoDecember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Authentic Italian Cooking Class Overflowing with Italian Hospitality

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 up before we left. She was extra sweet to my daughter and had toys for her to play with while we were chatting. Daniela also gave our daughter snacks in case she didn’t like the pesto we made (our daughter is 3). She provided all kinds of recommendations for the rest of our trip too. I would say th...read more

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Catherine_GOctober 2025 • Viator
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Great Fun and Great Learning Experience

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 immensely.