Genoa: Pesto-Making Class with Pasta and Aperitivo

Learn to make authentic pesto Genovese in a historic palace in Genoa. Enjoy a welcome toast, prepare your pesto, and taste it with trofie pasta. End with an aperitivo and Italian espresso.
Step into a historic early 20th-century palace and enter an elegant Genoese-style apartment featuring spacious salons and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Enjoy a refined atmosphere that perfectly blends tradition and comfort, creating the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable journey into Ligurian cuisine.

Begin with a welcome toast featuring a glass of Ligurian Vermentino, setting the tone for a convivial and relaxed atmosphere. Then, learn the art of making authentic pesto Genovese. Using a traditional marble mortar and pestle, work with the finest ingredients: fresh Genovese DOP basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino.

Guided step by step, take part in a fun and engaging challenge to create the most flavorful and well-balanced pesto. With a bit of technique, a touch of practice, and the expert guidance of food storyteller Fabio Bongiorni, enjoy a hands-on experience that is perfect for couples, friends, or small groups.

After preparing your pesto, taste it paired with artisanal trofie pasta, the traditional match for this iconic sauce. To complete the experience, enjoy a delicious aperitivo with focaccia and a selection of typical bruschette, followed by an authentic Italian espresso to end on a perfect note.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.