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Culinary Tour: Fresh Pasta & Pesto Experience
4.9
194 Ratings
Genova
This activity offers an opportunity to explore the ingredients and genuine culinary traditions of the region. Participants will gain hands-on experience in preparing fresh pasta and pesto, followed by a delightful lunch in a stunning setting within a historic palace.
This activity offers an opportunity to explore the ingredients and genuine culinary traditions of the region. Participants will gain hands-on experience in preparing fresh pasta and pesto, followed by a delightful lunch in a stunning setting within a historic palace.
Duration:
3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Piazza della Nunziata, 5 - Discover the art of preparing authentic Genoese fresh pasta and crafting the renowned pesto sauce! This engaging experience takes place within a stunning palace.
Participants will explore the ingredients and traditions, create fresh pasta dough, and master the art of shaping it. They will also learn the traditional…
- Piazza della Nunziata, 5 - Discover the art of preparing authentic Genoese fresh pasta and crafting the renowned pesto sauce! This engaging experience takes place within a stunning palace.
Participants will explore the ingredients and traditions, create fresh pasta dough, and master the art of shaping it. They will also learn the traditional technique of making pesto using authentic tools, guided by a true local expert.
After the meal is prepared, enjoy lunch on a charming terrace with a lovely view of the Square.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Wine
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Wine
- Lunch
Meal Options
- corzetti, testaroli or trofie with pesto
- corzetti, testaroli or trofie with pesto
Location
Piazza della Nunziata, 5
Piazza della Nunziata
We'll meet just outside Palazzo Lauro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(194 Ratings)
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Corren_g
Apr 14, 2026
A unique and brilliant cultural experience - This was such a fun experience with Alessandro, he was helpful and kind and taught us how to make different pasta shapes as well as pesto. He was happy to help and to offer recommendations for places to visit in Genova. The whole experience was extremely fun and I would recommend doing it with your partner if you happen to be visiting Genova! Would 100% recommend.
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Navigator08421745647
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing on every point - It was a great experience!! The place is just great at the top of a private palazzo, Alessandro was very attentive and very pleasant in learning authentic Italian cuisine! If you are visiting Genoa you must definitely try this experience!
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Q3157zorobertn
Apr 7, 2026
Dreamlike pasta course - It was a wonderful experience to prepare pasta on the rooftops of Genoa together with Alessandro. In a relaxed atmosphere we not only cooked, but also learned a lot about the region and the history. A very special highlight was to enjoy the homemade pasta afterwards on the balcony overlooking the rooftops of the city simply unforgettable.
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515m_laniec
Apr 2, 2026
Thank you 🤩 - A wonderful time, thank you Alessandro. We are happy to have been able to make our pasta ourselves, as well as the pesto, and as a bonus to have eaten on the terrace in the sun. A thousand thanks.
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Catherine_h
Dec 28, 2025
Great tour that allowed... - Great tour that allowed us to create tasty pasta and pesto. Lovely setting we really enjoyed this tour!
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423svene
Oct 16, 2025
Nice afternoon. We learned many and enjoyed the time. - We really enjoyed the night with Allessandro. He was very dedicated and conjured wonderful pasta and pesto with us. The location above the rooftops of Genoa had a very nice terrace where we ate. Thank you very much
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Chris
Oct 11, 2025
Wonderful Cooking Experience with Alessandro! - We had a wonderful experience making pesto with a mortar and pestle. We also learned the secrets to preparing the best pasta dishes. Alessandro was a great teacher. We enjoyed our meal as the sun was setting over the rooftops of Genoa. Highly recommend!
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Kathrin_l
Sep 13, 2025
Delicious experience in a beautiful atmosphere - Making pasta and pesto yourself was a lot of fun and very delicious
In the end we sat with a glass of wine our products with fantastic views of Genoa in the evening sun and the instructions were interesting and expert
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932maltek
Sep 10, 2025
Very nice! - It was a fun experience with a great instructor, tasty pasta and a gorgeous view from the terrace. Would definitiely recommend it!
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Jonm415
Sep 9, 2025
Fantastic cooking experience - What a fun experience. The class was small and intimate and in a beautiful location. Alessandro was great. Very knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun and enjoyable. The end product was delicious which we enjoyed on the patio overlooking the city during sunset. It could not have been a better way to conclude our trip to.Genoa. Thank you Alessandro for a wonderful experience.
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