Cinque Terre: Pesto Class with Focaccia Tasting in Manarola
Immerse in Manarola's charm: learn to make Genovese pesto, pick fresh basil, and enjoy it on focaccia with local wine in a Ligurian tasting room. A unique culinary experience awaits.
10 meals
Experience Details
Step into the heart of Manarola, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cinque Terre, and discover the art of authentic Genovese pesto making in this hands-on, local experience.
Begin your journey in a charming tasting room, then stroll through a private garden filled with lemon trees and fragrant basil plants, where you'll handpick your own fresh basil. Back in the tasting room, you'll be guided through a sensory tasting of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, learning how to identify its unique aroma and flavor.
Your Cesarina will share the origins of pesto alla Genovese, the importance of using local, high-quality ingredients, and how to craft pesto using a traditional marble mortar and pestle — just like Ligurians have done for centuries.
You'll then savor your handmade pesto on warm focaccia, perfectly paired with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine as you learn about the region’s native grapes and winemaking traditions.
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What You Get
Good To Know
- Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances when booking. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, but in the case of severe allergies, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointManarola, Riomaggiore Province of La Spezia Liguria, Italy, IT, 19017
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End PointThis 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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10 meals
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