Pesto Making: Authentic Ligurian Experience
4.9
14 Ratings
Vernazza

Join a hands-on pesto class in Vernazza, savor local wines, and indulge in authentic Ligurian flavors in a historic Cinque Terre cellar.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Roma, 71 - Participants will discover the art of making pesto using a mortar, following the time-honored Ligurian tradition. The experience includes tasting three Cinque Terre wines and three extra virgin olive oils, paired with focaccia and cheese. The pesto created will be used at 12:30 to flavor gnocchi, concluding with limoncino and…
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What's Included
  • Snacks
  • English and Italian speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Meal Options
  • Tasting plate - Ligurian focaccia, bread, cheeses and oils
  • Gnocchi with pesto - Served in a mortar
  • Lemon and Chocolate
Additional Information

Discover how to make the renowned Ligurian sauce: PESTO! Experience the traditional method using a pestle and mortar, with only the finest ingredients!
Join us in a classic Cinque Terre cellar, adorned with stone and wood, offering a glimpse into nineteenth-century Vernazza!
12:30 PESTO CLASS
Begin with a wine tasting paired with focaccia, cheeses, and…

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Location
Via Roma, 71
Via Roma
From the train station you have to head up the hill, Cinque Sensi is after only 20 meters on the left, in the Piazzetta dei Caduti, for any doubt contact us via whatsapp
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Carmen
May 8, 2025
Pesto class review - Knowledgeable hosts ~ we enjoyed our workshop and left with a new appreciation for what it takes to make good pesto! Wine was lovely with excellent explanation for why it was chosen.
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Laurencv5040zn
May 6, 2025
Pesto making class and wine tasting - My daughter and I took this pesto making/wine sipping class. It was so fun and we met some great people! Learned a lot and can’t wait to get home and make pesto on my own!
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845bettinat
May 6, 2025
A very classy pesto class in Vernazza - Carol and Luca were outstanding in managing this class of about 15 people at Cinque Sensi. It was not rushed there was lots of time to go through all the steps, plus the wines and cheese sampling were a great, especially as we had to wait a bit for the basil leaves to dry. Cinque Sensi is conveniently very close to the train station and there is even a cute little patio to wait outside before the class
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Rogerswaim
Apr 13, 2025
Great tour for everyone. - The Host was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in helping us make our pesto. She was so fun to work with. My wife and I really enjoyed it and I would highly recommend.
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Michele_c
Apr 6, 2025
Fun & fantastic learning how to make Pesto! - Friendly and fun making our own Pesto! Such a fantastic experience with wine pairings and cheeses with olive oil. Our host was extremely knowledgeable and led us through the process. Such a great learning opportunity!
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Sarah_h
Mar 29, 2025
Fast and strong!! - This pesto class was a perfect, authentic activity to do on our drizzly day in Cinque Terre! Hosts were so knowledgeable and we learned so much!!
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David_h
Mar 6, 2025
Carol was a wonderful... - Carol was a wonderful host who went over and above making us feel at home. She explained and assisted us in the cooking experience. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend this experience. My moto is “die with memories and not with dreams “
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S
Oct 16, 2024
Fantastic way to learn about the region’s food and wine - It was a rainy day in Vernazza and we decided to sign up for the pesto making and wine tasting session. What a great time we had. Sophia was a terrific teacher and very knowledgeable when it came to introducing the wines we tasted. Great way to spend a few hours in this lovely little wine bar.
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).