Genoa
The eating routes through pesto’s hometown: focaccia at the source, full-meal walking tours and pasta classes where the mortar and pestle do the teaching. Pesto alla genovese is a protected method here, not a sauce; the class explains the difference.
Discover Genoa’s authentic flavors on a 3.5-hour walking food tour. Sample local pesto pasta, seafood, street eats, and artisanal gelato with expert guides.
Most Popular“Fantastic tour with amazing guide Valentina! The pesto was nothing like I have ever had before…. And the focaccia…… learned much about genoa through food. Book this and don’t eat before you go!”
Discover authentic Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pasta and pesto class in Genoa. Small group, expert hosts, and an intimate, flavorful experience.
“Chef Alberto was a wonderful host. My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was out of this world! You must do this during your cruise excursion or just a visit to Genoa. Bravo!”
Discover Genoa’s culinary secrets on this 2-hour food and wine tour, exploring historic sites, authentic dishes, and Ligurian wines with local guides.
“Lorenzo is knowledgeable and passionate about his city which made it enjoyable. He showed us historical places that we would’ve missed if we were on our own. Keep in mind that this was more of a street food tour. The different wines at the end…”
Discover Genoa’s best traditional dishes and local flavors on a 3.5-hour walking food tour with a knowledgeable guide. Authentic, enjoyable, and full of culinary surprises.
“The tour was fantastic. I'm so glad we did it. My favorites were the local soda, sea food, focaccia, pesto everything, gelato, church with the hidden dog, Christopher Columbus house, and the Larry Bird statue in the cathedral.”
Explore Genoa’s hidden gems, stunning palaces, and street food on this 6-hour guided walking tour, including tastings, transport, and insider insights.
“Carl was our guide and made Genoa come to life. The palaces and the food were amazing. He had so much energy and really made the tour interesting. He also was very aware of how hot it was and accommodated us to keep it cool.”
Join a small-group Italian cooking class in Genoa to make authentic pasta and tiramisu in a cozy home setting, guided by friendly local hosts.
“WOW! What a wonderful experience. Tiziana and Roberto were fabulous hosts who made my mother feel extra special whilst celebrating her birthday. The experience was well organised and ran very smoothly, enabling us time to cook three separate dishes! This was an unforgettable day and…”
Discover Genoa’s culinary treasures on this 2-hour guided food tour, sampling local dishes, wines, and exploring iconic sights with an expert guide.
“We had a fantastic experience on our Genoa tour with Lorenzo. He was very informative and made our day in the city very enjoyable. The food and drinks were delicious, well worth the money and more and it was fantastic to explore the beautiful city…”
Explore Genoa’s culinary delights on a 2-hour guided tour with wine tastings, exploring historic sites, local markets, and authentic Ligurian flavors.
“An enjoyable blend of old Genoa walking history and periodic stops of seafood, pastry, and final wine tasting”
Experience authentic Genoese cuisine with a hands-on cooking class making fresh gnocchi, pesto, and more, paired with local wine in a cozy home setting.
“Was so so nice!!! Best experience ever! The pasta was so good and we felt so welcomed! The atmosphere was also fantastic! Just such an enjoyable evening, really recommend it to everyone!”
Join Tiziana in Genoa for a hands-on cooking class featuring Pesto, Gnocchi, and Tiramisu, set in a historic 17th-century palace with authentic flavors.
“An absolutely fabulous experience! We couldn't have asked for better. I attended the class with my daughters age 13 an 16. Tiziana and her partner were so warm, welcoming, and their home up on a hill in prime Genoa is the perfect setting for this…”
Join a private, hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in a local Genoa home for an authentic Italian cooking experience, guided by passionate hosts.
“The food was absolutely amazing, and we loved getting to see how it’s been made for so long! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling through Italy.”
Explore Liguria’s authentic flavors with a wine tasting near Genoa’s Columbus House, featuring local wines, pesto, focaccia, and cheeses in a cozy historic shop.
“Barbara is delightful and the wine was beautiful. Very personal and friendly environment. Strong recommend”
Discover Genoa's culinary and historic highlights on a 1.5-hour guided tour featuring tastings from fish to focaccia, plus visits to Columbus's birthplace and San Lorenzo.
“Het was een erg leuke en leerzame tour. Onze gids was erg kundig en kon ons veel vertellen over de stad en het eten! Het eten was ook erg lekker. Zeker een aanrader.”
Explore Genoa’s street food scene with a local guide on a 2-3 hour walking tour. Enjoy authentic tastes, historic alleyways, and insightful commentary for $49.
“Valentina was an excellent guide and so helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of your beautiful city. The food was absolutely fantastic. This tour is definitely worth doing”
Discover Genoa's authentic street food scene with this guided 3-hour tour exploring local markets, specialties, and hidden culinary gems.
“Cesarina and Roberto were very engaging and are full of information about Genoa. Google Translate helped were my Italian and their English failed. The food stops were great and I asked Cesarina to recommend a nice lunch place. She knew the owners and we were…”
Europe's biggest aquarium and the alleys that bankrolled the Renaissance.