Genoa: Master the Art of Mortar Pesto with Fresh Focaccia & Wine
Step into the heart of Genoa and uncover the true soul of Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pesto-making class like no other. Using a Carrara marble mortar and pestle, you’ll create your own pesto from fresh basil and local ingredients, just like Genovese grandmas have done for centuries. Afterward, relax with a delicious aperitivo featuring warm focaccia and local wine, while soaking in the flavors and stories of this iconic region. It’s not just a cooking class—it’s a bite of authentic Italy.
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Genoa: Master the Art of Mortar Pesto with Fresh Focaccia & Wine
What's included in Genoa: Master the Art of Mortar Pesto with Fresh Focaccia & Wine
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join our authentic pesto-making class in the heart of Genoa and learn how to prepare traditional Pesto Genovese using a Carrara marble mortar and pestle. During this hands-on experience, you’ll discover the history behind each ingredient, master the original technique, and make your own pesto from scratch. After the lesson, enjoy a relaxing aperitivo with freshly baked focaccia and local Ligurian wine. At the end of the class, you'll receive digital recipes for pasta and pesto, along with a certificate of participation—making this the perfect cultural and culinary experience for food lovers visiting Genoa.
Food Menu
STARTER - Aperitivo
Focaccia & Pesto
Inclusions
- English-speaking local host
- Hands-on pesto-making class
- Ligurian wine
- Certificate of participation
- Freshly baked Genoese focaccia
- Digital recipe
- everything not mentioned in inclusions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Interior: 3rd floor - Buzz: "Naronte / Gherardi"
