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.
“An incredibly unique experience. Alberto is a wonderful host who was very knowledgeable - teaching us the steps to making delicious pesto and pasta, but also providing us with history and background of the ingredients we were using. The location is stunning. The food was…”
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 was our tour guide. He was really nice and very knowledgeable. Took us to some small local food spots to have fish, focaccia, cookies, wine and pesto. He also showed us some churches and other spots. I wish instead of the fish we could’ve…”
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.
“Serena was an excellent tour guide. Passionate about her city and the food it contained. We were a large group but she made sure she kept us together and we could hear her comments. She is an expert on Genovese cuisine and history providing a…”
Explore Genoa’s hidden gems, stunning palaces, and street food on this 6-hour guided walking tour, including tastings, transport, and insider insights.
“This tour took was very memorable! We saw so many beautiful sites in Genoa. Museums, stores, great food - as described! You truly do see the hidden gems of Genoa. Our tour host, Karl, was extremely knowledgeable and had a passion for everything Genoa has…”
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.
“We spent a rainy morning in Genoa with two of the loveliest people in Italy, Tiziana and Roberto. They welcomed us into their home. We made pasta, ravioli and Tiramisu - and a lifelong memory. Tiziana also made fresh focaccia. The smell of the fresh…”
Discover Genoa’s culinary treasures on this 2-hour guided food tour, sampling local dishes, wines, and exploring iconic sights with an expert guide.
“Interestung and enjoyable tour. Lorenzo is a local and super knowledgeable about the city, its history and symbols and knows the answer to every question :-) Food was varied and tasty. A clear recommendation”
Explore Genoa’s culinary delights on a 2-hour guided tour with wine tastings, exploring historic sites, local markets, and authentic Ligurian flavors.
“We got a good overview of Genoa and the city's history. We were shown around central parts of the old town of Genoa. We got to taste local specialities, which was fun and not as natural for tourists to choose. We also got to taste…”
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.
“She was a great host, very friendly, and the cuisine was amazing.”
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.
“It was an authentic and amazing experience with Tiziana & Roberto ! The explainations were so clear, I spend a very good time with them and learned a lot. It’s not necessary to say that it was delicious, I had a take away tiramisu in…”
Join a private, hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in a local Genoa home for an authentic Italian cooking experience, guided by passionate hosts.
“I took a privare class with Emanuela and I had the best time! She hosted me in her beautiful home and we made two pastas and tiramisu. It was such an incredible experience, truly one of a lifetime. I highly recommend this to any solo…”
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.
“This was a small group activity featuring delicious local wine, cheese, pesto, and focaccia.”
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.
“Very nice and informative”
Discover Genoa's authentic street food scene with this guided 3-hour tour exploring local markets, specialties, and hidden culinary gems.
“After not receiving an answer to my questions from the tour operator, the tour guide Claudia got in touch and a new experience in Italy was afoot. We saw some unique shops (“historic bottega”) in Genova that have been around for many years (from around…”
Europe's biggest aquarium and the alleys that bankrolled the Renaissance.