Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine
Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine
10 meals
Uncover Genoa's heritage with a hands-on pesto class using a marble mortar. Savor fresh pasta, sip Ligurian wines, and immerse yourself in tradition. Leave with a jar of delicious pesto.
10 meals
Experience Details
This experience offers an authentic deep dive into Genoa’s culinary tradition, just steps from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. You’ll learn to prepare real Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle—just like locals have done for centuries.
Set in our small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart of the old town, the experience is hands-on, authentic and full of flavor. You’ll taste high-quality local ingredients and enjoy your handmade pesto served with trofie pasta, paired with a guided tasting of Ligurian wines.
What makes this experience truly special is our family involvement: the class is led by us together with Gaia, our daughter, who was the youngest finalist at the World Pesto Championship in Genoa (March 2026).
This is not just a cooking class, but a real connection to Ligurian culture, traditions and family hospitality.
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
Meeting PointBioTigullio5Terre - Prodotti tipici del Tigullio Cinque Terre Genova ed entroterra, Via di Ravecca, Genova Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Italy, IT, 16128
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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.
The team at Bio Tigullio5terre is amazing. With the pesto lesson, they taught us in a simple, informative, and calm manner how to prepare an excellent Genovese pesto. The tasting of pesto paired wi...read more
Ein unglaublich einzigartiges Erlebnis! Nur zu empfehlen. Richtig tolle Koch Stunde mit dem besten Pesto das wir jeh gegessen haben. Super Darstellung und Unterhaltung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefü...read more
Fantastic experience. I will be making my own Pesto from now on. The girl teaching the class was awesome.
First of all, Barbara was completely amazing! She was so welcoming and her shop left me in awe! I love that the items in her shop for sale were from locals. The class was something my husband and I...read more
Personal hands-on class by a friendly and warm host. Takes place in a charming shop that focuses on Ligurian products. Excellent class for all levels. Your work pays off with a delicious lunch m...read more
