Genoa Pesto & Food Tours
Taste Liguria in Genoa, the birthplace of pesto: learn to pound fresh basil pesto in a mortar, sample warm focaccia and farinata, trofie pasta, seafood and local wine, on food tours and cooking classes. A delicious, hands-on way to discover the city’s celebrated cuisine.
5 ture · prices per person, book with partner
Pesto & Food in Genoa — FAQ
What food is Genoa famous for?
Genoa is the birthplace of pesto alla genovese, and is known for focaccia, farinata (chickpea pancake), trofie pasta, pansoti, fresh seafood and Ligurian olive oil and wine; food tours and classes sample these.
Can you learn to make pesto in Genoa?
Yes — pesto cooking classes in Genoa teach you to pound fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil in a traditional marble mortar, then enjoy it with handmade trofie pasta.
Are Genoa food tours worth it?
Yes — a food tour or pesto cooking class is a delicious, hands-on way to discover Genoa’s celebrated Ligurian cuisine, from focaccia and farinata to pesto, with a local guide or chef.