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Experience the authentic taste of Genoa with a selection of traditional dishes. From the famous pesto alla genovese to succulent focaccia, Farinata and much more! Each bite will offer a glimpse into the city's culinary heritage. Complement your meal with the finest local wines. This tour includes tastings of Genoese wines, providing a true taste of the region’s vinous craftsmanship. Take a journey through Genoa’s storied past. Learn about the city's maritime history, its influential role in trade, and its vibrant cultural evolution. Explore the enchanting streets of Genoa's historic center. Discover hidden gems of artistic beauty and architectural splendor, that many visitors miss. This food tour is for everyone who wants to enjoy Genoese cuisine, whether they are omnivores, vegetarians, or vegans. We aim to offer you the best possible experience, and the dishes will be tailored to your preferences and need
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Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour
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Explore Genoa’s Old Town through its food, wine, and centuries of history. Start at Piazza De Ferrari, the Ducal Palace, and Porta Soprana - near Columbus’s childhood home - before heading into Soziglia and Vigne to taste products from centuries-old shops. Continue to the Old Port for a guided wine tasting focused on Ligurian grapes. In Piazza Banchi, enjoy fresh handmade pasta and classic sauces like pesto. Then wander Canneto il Lungo and San Donato to sample local specialties and visit a unique cellar where Genoese sparkling wine is aged. End at Piazza delle Erbe with handcrafted gelato from a historic chocolate factory dating back to 1866. The tour is designed for you, and it can be tailor-made to fit your wishes. The tours are guided by handpicked tour guides, fluent in English. The meeting point can be customized for your comfort (according to your hotel location). For cruisers, the meeting point is 5-10 min walking from the terminal. Back-to-ship on-time guarantee!
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Genoa Culinary & Wine VIP Private Tour
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Discover the best that Genoa has to offer without the hassle of walking or taking a crowded bus tour when you book this rickshaw sightseeing tour. Zip around the narrow alleyways with ease in the small vehicle and a private driver. See several city highlights such as the San Lorenzo Cathedral, Ferrari Plaza, and the Strade Nuove palaces.
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Experience the soul of Italy through its most iconic wines, guided by passionate experts and enriched by authentic local flavors. This is your chance to sip, savor, and discover the essence of five unique regions — one glass at a time. Choose Your Experience! Select your personalized wine tasting aperitif from one of the following curated options: The Best of Italian Wine A grand tour of Italy’s finest wines — diverse, elegant, and full of character. The Best of Tuscan Wine Dive into the bold, structured reds and rolling hills of Tuscany. The Best of Piedmontese Wine Discover noble, full-bodied wines from the land of Barolo and Barbaresco. ✨ The Best of Venetian Wine Celebrate the freshness of Veneto with sparkling gems and crisp whites. The Best of Ligurian Wine Light, breezy, and aromatic — wines kissed by the sea and Mediterranean sun. Every experience includes: Focaccia with pesto, a selection of fine cured meats, and aged cheeses
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Wine Tasting in Genoa Near the Cruise: “the Best Italian Wine”
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Capital of Italy’s beautiful Liguria region, the coastal city of Genoa takes great pride in its local cuisine—with fresh flavors and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. On this walking tour, explore Genoa’s culture and lifestyle through its food and learn why Italian cuisine is the envy of the world. Sample pasta dishes with fresh pesto, focaccia and seafood, and savory pastries, and taste the flavors the locals love.
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Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Guide
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This experience offers an authentic deep dive into Genoa’s culinary tradition, just steps from the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. You’ll learn to prepare real Genovese pesto using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle—just like locals have done for centuries. Set in our small artisan “food and wine” shop in the heart of the old town, the experience is hands-on, authentic and full of flavor. You’ll taste high-quality local ingredients and enjoy your handmade pesto served with trofie pasta, paired with a guided tasting of Ligurian wines. What makes this experience truly special is our family involvement: the class is led by us together with Gaia, our daughter, who was the youngest finalist at the World Pesto Championship in Genoa (March 2026). This is not just a cooking class, but a real connection to Ligurian culture, traditions and family hospitality.
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Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine
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Taste selected local wines from Liguria seaside with our live guides in the heart of Genoa and discover how wines are made from the soil to the glass and how to taste like a pro sommelier. 4 wine tastings will be paired with cheese, ham and focaccia.
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Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa
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There's no better souvenir to bring home from your travels than the gift of authentic Italian cuisine. Learn how to make fresh egg pasta the Italian way with a local chef in his home in a historic palazzo and master the art of fresh pesto, too. Numbers are capped at just six travelers, ensuring an intimate experience and likely the chance to make friends over lunch.
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Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
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Break up your sightseeing in Genoa with a deep dive into the city’s local cuisine with this insider-led food tour through the old town. Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies to discover artisan food shops, market stalls, and other gourmet hot spots and sample a variety of savory and sweet treats. Sample Mediterranea fried fish, olive oil & basil pesto sauces, wines from the slopes of Ligura, and even uncommon types of focaccia in just a few hours. A short food tour, easily paired with sightseeing of Caruggi little alleys, palaces and the houses of important figures such as Christophorus Columbus
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Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa
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Discover Ligurian traditions with an exclusive wine experience in Genoa, tasting the rare Portofino Underwater Wine and local specialties.
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Genoa & Portofino: Luxury Brut Vermentino Underwater Wine
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Rare combination of authenticity, confidentiality and certified quality. It is not a simple tasting, but a moment built to make guests feel welcomed, pampered and immersed in a real, alive, cared for and authentic place.
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Truffle and Wine Aperitif Privat
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From the meeting point you will walk down to Camogli about 45 minutes (please wear comfortable shoes, the descent isn’t difficult but need to pay attentions at the pathway) with your guide and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds you, learning about the cost, the nature and the wildlife. Upon your arrival to the winery in Camogli, you will begin your wine and local product tasting experience. You will learn the history of the local wine tradition, the cultivation method, and the wine production process. Throughout your experience, you will discover four different wines from different Ligurian wineries and taste them with the help of a sommelier. Your entire tasting experience will be accompanied by typical products such as Taggiasca olives and Focaccia. After the tasting, the tour will be over and you’ll be free to spend your evening in Camogli or get the bus with our guide to return to the starting point, San Rocco di Camogli.
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CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park
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Get an introduction to Italian gastronomy when you participate in this market and dining experience in Rapallo. Join your dedicated host and visit a local market to look and shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then, head back to your host’s home for a cooking demonstration while they prepare a 4-course meal for you to enjoy. End the activity with good food, good wine, and even better conversation.
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Market visit and Dining experience at a Local's home with Wine in Rapallo
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Explore Ligurian winemaking with an expert guide, focusing on unique wines from steep, terraced vineyards. Taste four handpicked wines, including whites like Pigato and Vermentino, and reds like Rossese. Learn about ""vigneto eroico"" (extreme viticulture) and traditional winemaking methods used in the region. Discover food pairing tips, matching wines with Ligurian dishes and professional sommelier tasting techniques.
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Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center with Sommelier
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Stroll through the charming historic center of Genoa and learn some anecdotes about the glorious past of the ancient Maritime Republic. Stop in authentic local shops to try the best specialties and visit an extraordinary cellar located in the heart of the historic center to learn about local wines: you will taste 3 different wines paired with foods that enhance their characteristics!
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Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner
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Discover the fascinating world of truffles on a nature tour. This tour offers the opportunity to explore the woods accompanied by an Expert truffle hunter and his dog, creating a unique and authentic experience. During the tour, you will learn about truffle theory, dog training and do a sensory tasting to recognize the different varieties of truffles. Finish with a wine tasting and local products prepared with fresh truffles and black truffles. - Guided tour in the woods with an Expert truffle hunter - Theoretical introduction on truffles and dog training - Sensory activity to recognize the varieties of truffles - Wine tasting and local products with fresh truffles
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Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting in Piedmont
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This experience focuses exclusively on rare Ligurian native grape varieties that are difficult to find outside the region. The tasting takes place in a family-run boutique near Columbus’ House and features small producers, limited-production wines, and an intimate seated format. It’s designed for curious wine lovers looking for something authentic, educational, and truly local rather than a standard tourist tasting.
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Rare Ligurian Wine Tasting with Native Grape Varieties in Genoa
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Leave the noise of the city behind and board a free-spirited van, between music, travel and the desire to discover. It is not a simple tour, but a sensory experience to discover the most fascinating viewpoints of Genoa. In about 30 minutes we reach Spianata Castelletto, where the city opens into a mosaic of roofs, sea and light. It is the ideal time to take pictures, breathe deeply and fall in love with Genoa seen from above. The journey continues towards Righi, between relaxing music and a hippie atmosphere that makes the journey part of the adventure. After another 30 minutes of scenic drive we arrive at one of the most picturesque points of the city. Here a panoramic toast awaits you: a glass of wine, Genoa at your feet and the sky as a frame. You will have 30 minutes to relax and experience the city in an authentic way, away from the most crowded routes. Get on board and get carried away. Genoa has never been so beautiful.
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Genoa panoramic in Volkswagen hippie with wine
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Become immersed in Italy’s rich culture as you learn to cook traditional dishes in the home of a local Genoan. Meet your dedicated host and visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients to create your meal. Then, get hands-on experience creating dishes such as fresh pasta and a traditional dessert. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines and good conversation.
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Genoa Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine
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Step into the heart of Genoa and discover one of Liguria’s most beloved recipes: salsa di noci (walnut sauce). In our cozy food boutique, just steps from Christopher Columbus’ House, you’ll prepare this creamy sauce the traditional way — with mortar and pestle. Guided by a local host, you’ll blend walnuts, bread, garlic, and cheese into a velvety paste, then enjoy it served over pasta with a glass of fine Ligurian wine. To make the memory last, you’ll also receive a Certificate of Participation. A hands-on culinary experience that combines tradition, taste, and the warm atmosphere of Genoa’s historic center.
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Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting
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