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Authentic Pesto Class & Tasting on the Ligurian Coast in Chiavari

Genoa, Italy
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to cook fresh Italian dishes in the home of a local during this small-group, hands-on cooking experience in Chiavari. Join your dedicated host in their home and prepare a meal from scratch, which may include fresh pasta and a traditional Italian dessert. Then, sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wines and good conversation.
  • Put your cooking skills to the test in an Italian kitchen
  • Get tips from your host to recreate the dishes at home
  • Learn about Italian food traditions
  • A small group means more attention from your host

Sample Menu

Main

Trofie with pesto

Dessert

Typical dessert

What's Included

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

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Corso Genova, 16043 Chiavari GE, Italy

      This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

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    Fabio and his wife were...

    Nicola_L, Jul 2025
    Fabio and his wife were great hosts for our Pesto making experience great. We even got to make fresh pasta

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