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Home/Destinations/Genoa/Pesto & Food

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.

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Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
Genoa
Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
5.0(367)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour
Genoa
Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour
4.9(280)·2 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Genoa: 5 Ligurian Wines with Pesto, Focaccia & Cheese Tasting
Genoa
Genoa: 5 Ligurian Wines with Pesto, Focaccia & Cheese Tasting
5.0(11)·1 hour
from$55/ person
via Viator
Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food
Genoa
Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food
4.9(84)·6 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Private Genoa & Boccadasse Shore Excursion: Pesto & Focaccia
Genoa
Private Genoa & Boccadasse Shore Excursion: Pesto & Focaccia
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$477/ person
via Viator
Genoa Day Tour: 4 hours of History with Focaccia , Prosecco & Joy
Genoa
Genoa Day Tour: 4 hours of History with Focaccia , Prosecco & Joy
5.0(69)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Genoa Genoese Aperitivo with Vermentino, Pigato and Focaccia
Genoa
Genoa Genoese Aperitivo with Vermentino, Pigato and Focaccia
1 hour
from$34/ person
via Viator
With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù
Genoa
With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù
5.0(30)·2 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Genoa Handmade Gnocchi and Pesto Class with Wine Tasting
Genoa
Genoa Handmade Gnocchi and Pesto Class with Wine Tasting
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Pizza e focaccia genovese Cooking class
Genoa
Pizza e focaccia genovese Cooking class
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Pesto Cooking Class at Villa in Santa Margherita Ligure
Genoa
Pesto Cooking Class at Villa in Santa Margherita Ligure
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
HOLD ME CLOSER :-) - Beauty, Best Food and Happines
Genoa
HOLD ME CLOSER :-) - Beauty, Best Food and Happines
6 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local Guide
Genoa
Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local Guide
5.0(4)·3 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Funny Cooking Class in Genova with Local Chef: Full Ligurian Menu
Genoa
Funny Cooking Class in Genova with Local Chef: Full Ligurian Menu
5.0(2)·4h 30min
from$160/ person
via Viator
Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace
Genoa
Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace
4.9(203)·3h 15min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Cesarine: Market Tour & Home Cooking Class in Genoa
Genoa
Cesarine: Market Tour & Home Cooking Class in Genoa
4h 30min
from$216/ person
via Viator
Genoa Guided Walking Tour with Panoramic Lift & Focaccia Tasting
Genoa
Genoa Guided Walking Tour with Panoramic Lift & Focaccia Tasting
2h 30min
from$240/ person
via Viator
Genoa City Tour Tasting the Formidable Focaccia
Genoa
Genoa City Tour Tasting the Formidable Focaccia
3 hours
from$251/ person
via Viator
Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
Genoa
Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
5.0(41)·1h 30min
from$96/ person
via Viator
Pesto Making Class at Local's Home in Genoa
Genoa
Pesto Making Class at Local's Home in Genoa
4.3(6)·2 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Authentic Focaccia Class on the Ligurian Riviera in Chiavari
Genoa
Authentic Focaccia Class on the Ligurian Riviera in Chiavari
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Genoa Ravioli, Fettuccine & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine
−20%
Genoa
Genoa Ravioli, Fettuccine & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine
4.9(77)·2h 30min
from$69$86/ person
via Viator
Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Genoa
Genoa
Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Genoa
4.9(10)·3 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine
Genoa
Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine
4.9(41)·2h 30min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa
Genoa
Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa
4.0(3)·2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Authentic Pesto Class & Tasting on the Ligurian Coast in Chiavari
Genoa
Authentic Pesto Class & Tasting on the Ligurian Coast in Chiavari
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$131/ person
via Viator
Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera
Genoa
Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera
5.0(2)·1h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Savona
Genoa
Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Savona
5 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour
Genoa
Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour
4.6(91)·5h 30min
from$102/ person
via Viator

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.

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