Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

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Location

Genoa

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Genoa

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, Italian

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US$98.21 per guest

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Learn to make the famous Ligurian sauce in the city where it was born, topped off with a stunning terrace view over Genoa! Welcome to a genuine home in the historic center. In this intimate class, a local chef will teach you grandmother's secrets to making perfect "Pasta Fresca" and authentic Pesto from scratch. Your journey takes place in a top-floor apartment boasting a panoramic terrace. (Please note: as typical of historic Genoa, the apartment is on the 5th floor without an elevator). After rolling dough and crushing fresh basil, enjoy a convivial feast featuring a traditional antipasto, your handmade pasta, a local dessert, regional wines, and a typical liqueur. Weather permitting, dine on the terrace; on colder or rainy days, you'll enjoy your meal in our cozy indoor dining room.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Communicate in advance any dietary restriction.
Accessibility: This experience takes place in a historic building on the 5th floor with NO elevator. Guests must be comfortable climbing stairs. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with severe mobility issues.

Local wine and typical Genoese liqueur

Pesto and Fresh Pasta making masterclass

Full meal (Antipasto, Pasta, and Traditional Dessert)

All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.

The Authentic Pesto: Discover the true, traditional Ligurian recipe. You will learn the proper technique to crush and blend fresh basil, European pine nuts, garlic, coarse salt, and hard cheese with premium local olive oil. Hands-on Pasta Making: Time to get your hands messy! Mix flour, water, and eggs to create the perfect fresh pasta dough. You will get insider tips on kneading, rolling, and shaping from a passionate local expert. A Convivial Feast & Local Toast: Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Savor a delicious multi-course meal including an antipasto, your handmade pasta, and a traditional Genoese dessert. Complete your authentic Italian dining experience by toasting like a local with carefully selected regional wines and a typical Genoese liqueur.

MAIN

Pasta Fresca

Picagge- traditional Ligurian pasta similar to wide tagliatelle

MAIN

Pesto

DESSERT

Traditional Genoese dessert

STARTER

Genoese focaccia, Focaccette di patate, torte salate

Meeting Point

Vico Inferiore Valoria 1, Vico Inferiore Valoria, Genova Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Italy, IT, 16123

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Joanne_SSeptember 2026 • Viator

Very knowledgeable chef...

Very knowledgeable chef offering cooking classes in his own home. I would highly recommend! It was very hands on, which made for a fun experience!

893yannawSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Sehr empfehlenswert!!

Es war eine wundervolle Erfahrung, super interessant und spaßig. Alberto ist sehr sympathisch, humorvoll, hat sich um alles gekümmert und sehr gut und geduldig erklärt. Die Dachterrasse war wunderschön, das Essen hat toll geschmeckt, wir hatten einen netten Abend mit netten Leuten, die Stimmung war super.

David_JSeptember 2026 • Viator

Take your Genoa culinary experience to another level then home with you

We will always remember this experience, and set the stage for future vacation cooking classes. Chef was incredibly kind, patient, and professional. Pesto, pasta and focaccia all made on his 12th story rooftop. Every step, every detail, so you an try at home. 100% hands on. This is a must try.

John_BSeptember 2026 • Viator

Fun times on a rooftop in Genoa

Alberto is welcoming, authentic and fun to spend the day with and learn quite a bit about pesto, pasta, and Italian cooking. He is very accommodating and goes out of his way to be a superb host and make the day rewarding and enjoyable. We had very pleasant fellow tourists attending with us, which makes for fun conversations If we come back to Genoa, we will be going again.

Tiffany_CAugust 2026 • Viator

Book it!

A highlight of our vacation for sure! So many favorite moments from the chef inviting us into his home, his rooftop prep kitchen, his sweet dog Lola, and getting to make it ourselves and learn. Really was a perfect night!