Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

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Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English, Italian
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Join a Genoa street food tour with a local guide, savoring fried fish, focaccia, pastries, pesto, and local drinks. Explore hidden spots and indulge in an authentic caffè experience.

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

Experience Details

If you are about to visit Genoa but don’t know the most typical dishes to taste, join the Genoa street food tour, and you will be led through Genoa’s street culture.


Discover the places only locals know about. Eat with us fried fish, the best focaccia in town, and typical savory pastries, while exploring Genoa.


Taste local pesto and other specialties, drinking local wine or a cold artisanal beer.

Back home only after an authentic “caffè”: that’s what to do in Genoa if you seek to share the locals’ simple rituals.

Sample Menu

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Fried squids
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Classic focaccia with EVO oil
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Farinata
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Savoury pastries
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Focaccia with cheese
DESSERT
Artisan ice cream

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
The chance to try and buy local specialties
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Discover Genoa from a gastronomic point of view! Accompanied by a local, you'll discover the gastronomic traditions of the city and uncover its secrets and curiosities. Valentina, Valeria, Marina, Beatrice, and Marta, the local guides, were all born and raised in Genoa. They love their city and want to share their passion with everyone! You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic food tour with a local host, hand selected by us, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Our experiences are top rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Molo Ponte Calvi, Genova Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Italy, IT

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Meeting point is near the large wooden galleon which is located near the aquarium.
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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Magnifico Food in Genoa - Enjoy!
May 22, 2024
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Home to Pesto and Focaccia, you'll also enjoy Fritto Misto among other items on your walking/eating tour downtown Genoa. I met our blue haired tour gal near the Gallean ship in Porto Antico to star...read more

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Great experience!
September 16, 2023
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Our guide Marina was fantastic! Loved every minute of it, delicious food with lots to eat! Marina was very knowledgeable, sweet and gave us a lot of helpful information! Highly recommend!

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