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“This was an excellent tour! We were in port for just a few hours and we couldn’t have had a better day! Our guide Valentina was amazing! She was full of energy and so knowledgeable about the culture, history and food of Genoa and the…”
Discover authentic Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pasta and pesto class in Genoa. Small group, expert hosts, and an intimate, flavorful experience.
“Alberto’s pesto pasta class is a gem! Set on a stunning rooftop with cathedral views, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta and authentic pesto the traditional way. Alberto is warm, funny, and full of local flavor—literally and figuratively. Great food, great vibes, and unforgettable memories.…”
Discover Genoa’s culinary secrets on this 2-hour food and wine tour, exploring historic sites, authentic dishes, and Ligurian wines with local guides.
“Good pace, excellent introduction to history and food of the city and region. Opportunity to see wonderful hidden sights which we would not have otherwise known about.”
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.
“Terrific in every way! We learned so much from Marina about this beautiful city and its food, and we ate incredibly well. We had a short time in Genoa and this tour made us feel we got the most out of our time. I’ll dream…”
Explore Genoa’s hidden gems, stunning palaces, and street food on this 6-hour guided walking tour, including tastings, transport, and insider insights.
“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”
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.
“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…”
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.
“Alberto was a wonderful host and shared historical, traditional knowledge with us to teach us not just how to make pesto and fresh pasta, but how to make the very best! It was delicious and he was charming and hospitable. He’s as Italian as they…”
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.
“Tiziana is an incredible chef. We made the best pesto I think I have ever eaten! The gnocchi and tiramisu were also top notch. Between instruction we were entertained by Roberto and many WWI and WWII stories and memorabilia. Highly recommend this cooking experience!”
Join a private, hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in a local Genoa home for an authentic Italian cooking experience, guided by passionate hosts.
“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…”
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.
“This tour represented very good value for money. I would highly recommend”
Discover Genoa's authentic street food scene with this guided 3-hour tour exploring local markets, specialties, and hidden culinary gems.
“Claudia was fab, the best you can expect- knowledgeable, invested in her job, flexible and funny! We had a great afternoon together. However the description of the event including the photos are misleading. I've been on these tours before in other cities in Italy, for…”
Europe's biggest aquarium and the alleys that bankrolled the Renaissance.