Experience

Authentic Pesto Class & Tasting on the Ligurian Coast in Lavagna

Genoa & Portofino· Harbour · rivieraEnglish, Italian2 options

Discover the art of preparing authentic Ligurian pesto in a hands-on cooking class in the beautiful town of Lavagna. Immerse yourself in the local culinary traditions as a skilled Italian chef guides you through every step of making this famous sauce from scratch. After preparing your pesto, enjoy a delicious meal featuring trofie al pesto, followed by a traditional Italian dessert. Savor the flavors of Liguria in a fun and interactive setting, as you learn the secrets behind one of Italy's most beloved dishes. This unique experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced foodie, this class will give you the skills to recreate authentic Ligurian pesto at home and truly taste the heart of Italy!

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

A glass of regional wine
Hands-on Pesto Cooking Class with a local Italian expert
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Tasting of trofie with pesto and dessert

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cooking class+ lunch
Cooking class + Dinner
dinner

Where you'll be

from€115/person
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Where this sits in Genoa & Portofino

Genoa & Portofino is about 12 min by road from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. A working port with a tangled old town and better food than its reputation, and the Riviera villages start immediately east. Portofino for the look of it; Genoa for actually staying.

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