Genoa

15 Best Genoa Food Tours

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.

1.Taste Genoa: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better

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★ 5.0

“Our early August tour with Valentina was fantatsic. She was full of energy and brought a lot of enthusiasm for her city, the food and guests. Valentina took us to several wonderful places to enjoy focaccia, calamari, wine, cappuccino and pastries. Her knowledge of the…”

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2.Homemade Pasta and Pesto Class with a Local Chef in Genoa

Discover authentic Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pasta and pesto class in Genoa. Small group, expert hosts, and an intimate, flavorful experience.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful afternoon with family and some new friends preparing, learning about, and enjoying traditional local dishes. Alberto was amazing and welcomed us into his home. This was certainly a highlight of our trip and ended with a special surprise for our son who was celebrating…”

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3.Genoa Food and Wine Tasting Tour with “Superb Gems”

Discover Genoa’s culinary secrets on this 2-hour food and wine tour, exploring historic sites, authentic dishes, and Ligurian wines with local guides.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a nice combination of sights/history and food experiences. We visited several historical places and local food places. I feel that I know have a much better understanding of the culture, history and the local food. Our questions were answered, felt like walking…”

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4.Genoa: Traditional Food Tour with Drinks

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.

★ 4.9

“Everything was perfect. Valentina was a fabulous guide. She gave us a some history, showed us around and the food places she took us to were out of this world. If I could give her and the tour 10* I would. Very highly recommended!”

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5.Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food

Explore Genoa’s hidden gems, stunning palaces, and street food on this 6-hour guided walking tour, including tastings, transport, and insider insights.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable experience! Karl is a wealth of knowledge, full of great and fun energy and a pleasure to be with. We got to see and know parts of the city we would have missed. He even kept my teenage sons engaged and entertained”

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6.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Genoa

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.

★ 5.0

“We were invited into the home of a wonderful Italian couple who were so friendly. We had a wonderful experience and made some great food! This was a very genuine and special experience.”

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7.Food Guided Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa

Discover Genoa’s culinary treasures on this 2-hour guided food tour, sampling local dishes, wines, and exploring iconic sights with an expert guide.

★ 4.8

“Great tour in Genova! you get to walk around the city with a local who will show you the main attractions while also having some yummy food. Ice cream is SO good we went back for more. Lorenzo (the guide) feels like a friend. Grazie…”

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8.Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa

Explore Genoa’s culinary delights on a 2-hour guided tour with wine tastings, exploring historic sites, local markets, and authentic Ligurian flavors.

★ 4.5

“Lorenzo showed us some beautiful (and old!) areas of Genoa, not far from the port. There were only four of us, so we were able to get to know the others a little bit. Tasty food - especially the fried seafood bites - and a…”

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10.With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

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.

★ 5.0

“Authentic fun and best of both worlds with culture experience. Book the experience with them you won’t regret it and meet new friends!”

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11.Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Genoa

Join a private, hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in a local Genoa home for an authentic Italian cooking experience, guided by passionate hosts.

★ 5.0

“Andrea and his mother were charming hosts. I loved being able to make food and talk with them about food and life in Italy. I was thrilled by the food we got to make - it tasted delicious, I need more practice to make it…”

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14.Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local

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.

★ 5.0

“Valentina was super energetic and fun! Informative, too. Four groups started tour at same time & place so some confusion finding your guide. Perfect experience once tour began!”

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15.Street Food Tour in Genoa

Discover Genoa's authentic street food scene with this guided 3-hour tour exploring local markets, specialties, and hidden culinary gems.

★ 4.0

“My first trip to Genoa was made even more memorable through the passion of Roberto and Tiziana for their hometown. While this was a food tour, they also introduced a lot of the charm and history of the area.”

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