Genoa: Traditional Pesto Workshop with Pasta & Wine

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  • Make traditional Genovese pesto using a marble mortar and pestle in an authentic, hands-on cooking class.
  • Enjoy a full tasting with freshly made trofie pasta and local Ligurian wine.
  • Perfect for couples, families with teens, and solo travelers who love food and culture.
  • Hosted in a cozy bottega just steps from Christopher Columbus’ House, Porta Soprana, and Piazza Sarzano.
  • Located in the heart of Genoa, only 5 minutes on foot from Piazza de Ferrari, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and Palazzo Ducale.
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What to expect

Step into the heart of Genoa for an unforgettable culinary experience. Just steps away from Christopher Columbus’ House and the iconic Porta Soprana, you'll be welcomed into a cozy workshop to learn the art of traditional Genovese pesto.

Using a marble mortar and wooden pestle, you’ll follow ancient techniques to grind garlic, pine nuts, basil, and cheese into the most authentic pesto you’ve ever tasted. Once prepared, you’ll enjoy it with fresh trofie pasta and a glass of local Ligurian wine.

Perfect for food lovers, families with teens, and culture seekers. You'll also get to explore the local bottega filled with regional wines and delicacies. The experience takes place just a few minutes from Piazza de Ferrari and the stunning Cathedral of San Lorenzo.

Come for the pesto stay for ...

Get hands-on and discover the traditional way of making pesto with a marble mortar and pestle.
Get hands-on and discover the traditional way of making pesto with a marble mortar and pestle.
Hands-on experience in small groups – everyone makes their own pesto!
Hands-on experience in small groups – everyone makes their own pesto!
Hands-on experience in small groups – everyone makes their own pesto!
Hands-on experience in small groups – everyone makes their own pesto!
Enjoy your handmade pesto with fresh trofie pasta and a glass of white wine.
Enjoy your handmade pesto with fresh trofie pasta and a glass of white wine.
Take home more than memories – each participant receives a Pesto Masterclass certificate!
Take home more than memories – each participant receives a Pesto Masterclass certificate!
Your experience begins here – our cozy location in the heart of Genoa.
Your experience begins here – our cozy location in the heart of Genoa.

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