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Food tours and cooking classes in Genoa

Genoa’s bookable food scene is broader than a single street-food walk. The current inventory includes pesto made with a mortar, pasta and tiramisù classes, gelato workshops, market visits, focaccia tastings and guided wine sessions. Food walks combine several small portions with city context; classes take longer and focus on making one or two dishes yourself.

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Genoa: Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Genoa: Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (313)

Savor the authentic flavors of Genoa with a selection of traditional dishes. Complement your meal with the finest local wines, with the option to customize the menu according to…

from €59 per person

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Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (301)

Master the art of fresh pasta and authentic Ligurian pesto with a local expert. Enjoy your delicious handmade meal and local wines on a stunning rooftop overlooking the historic…

from €89 per person

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Genoa: The Ultimate Traditional Food and Drinks Tour

Genoa: The Ultimate Traditional Food and Drinks Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (197)

Embark on a Genoa food tour in the historic center and savor pasta with pesto, wine, focaccia, fried fish and gelato, while discovering the city’s rich culinary traditions with…

from €54 per person

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Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa

Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa

⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (62)

Explore the Ligurian cuisine and culture on this food tour led by a local guide. Enjoy different local tastings, sip the local wines, and walk through Genoa's city center to…

from €59 per person

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Genoa: Make homemade gelato with a master gelato maker

Genoa: Make homemade gelato with a master gelato maker

⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (56)

Learn how to make real Italian gelato with an award-winning gelato maker in Genoa, follow each step, and take home the original recipes.

from €40 per person

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Genoa: Fresh Pasta Masterclass with Michelin-Starred Recipes

Genoa: Fresh Pasta Masterclass with Michelin-Starred Recipes

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (31)

Make over 10 types of Italian pasta, from tagliatelle and ravioli to Ligurian specialties, in a festive hands-on class in Genoa using Michelin-starred recipes. Taste them with a…

from €70 per person

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Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center with Sommelier

Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center with Sommelier

⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (29)

Discover Ligurian wines with an expert while tasting 4 regional varieties. Enjoy focaccia, grissini, and olives, and learn about viticulture, pairings, and heroic vineyards in a…

from €34 per person

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1.5-Hour Guided Food Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa

1.5-Hour Guided Food Tour & Sightseeing in Genoa

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.5 (21)

Explore the local cuisine and culture with our guide in the heart of Genoa. Learn the stories behind these narrow streets and palaces and stop to taste different street foods.

from €43 per person

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Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local

Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (17)

Embark on a Genoa Guided Food Tour and savor fried fish, focaccia with pesto, focaccia with cheese, Ligurian savory pies mix and panera, while discovering the city’s rich culina…

from €69 per person

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Genoa: Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine

Genoa: Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (7)

A wine tasting reaching the highest quality, with an aperitif of focaccia, pesto, cheeses, and meats. Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Franciacorta, pigato. top! You can also choose…

from €49 per person

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Genoa: Market and Cooking Class at a Local's home

Genoa: Market and Cooking Class at a Local's home

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (6)

Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you've mad…

from €189 per person

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Genova Cooking Class with Tasting

Genova Cooking Class with Tasting

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.5 (6)

Discover Genoa and its rich culinary tradition during a hands-on class. Learn how to prepare traditional recipes from Genoa and Liguria with local professionals in the field. En…

from €97 per person

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Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa

Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa

⏱ 1 hour · 2.7 (6)

Taste local wines from Liguria seaside with our guides, either in English or in Italian. Hosted in city center, you will discover about grapes, winemaking and tasting notes in a…

from €45 per person

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Genoa: Best Walking Tour of the Historic Center whit tasting

Genoa: Best Walking Tour of the Historic Center whit tasting

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (3)

Discover the historic center of Genoa, through history, the architectural beauties, the traditions, the uses that characterize and make the city unique

from €65 per person

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Genoese Pesto in Prà: An Authentic Experience with a Mortar and Pestle

Genoese Pesto in Prà: An Authentic Experience with a Mortar and Pestle

⏱ 2 hours · 3.4 (2)

Visit to the greenhouses and the olfactory workshop on aromatic herbs, learning about the basil cycle, harvesting the leaves and making pesto in a mortar, with a final food tast…

from €65 per person

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Genoa sightseeing in a hippie Volkswagen with wine

Genoa sightseeing in a hippie Volkswagen with wine

⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (1)

Climb aboard a hippie van and discover Genoa from its most beautiful viewpoints. With breathtaking views, relaxing music, and a glass of wine, you'll have an authentic and u…

from €125 per person

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Genoa Cooking Class & Traditional Recipes E-Book

Genoa Cooking Class & Traditional Recipes E-Book

⏱ 4 hours 0

Join a Genoa cooking class to learn pesto, gnocchi, focaccia, and canestrelli, then enjoy your dishes with wine and finish with artisan gelato in the city center.

from €180 per person

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Genoa: Pesto-Making Class with Pasta and Aperitivo

Genoa: Pesto-Making Class with Pasta and Aperitivo

⏱ 2 hours 0

Learn to make authentic pesto Genovese in a historic palace in Genoa. Enjoy a welcome toast, prepare your pesto, and taste it with trofie pasta. End with an aperitivo and Italia…

from €155 per person

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Good to know: Read the inclusions instead of comparing only price. A “tasting” may mean a few samples, while another product replaces a meal. Tell the operator about allergies before booking; the feed does not establish that every stop can handle every diet. Wine appears in many offers, so families should check the child alternative explicitly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Genoa best known for?

The historic centre and its narrow caruggi, the Rolli palaces, the Old Port and Aquarium, and the city’s maritime history. Current bookable offers are strongest for museum tickets, guided walks, food tours and whale-watching cruises.

Is Genoa a beach destination?

Not in the classic sandy-resort sense. The city has a 30-kilometre coast, but local beaches and coves are mostly pebbly or rocky. Boccadasse, Corso Italia and Nervi suit a seaside walk better than a resort-style beach day.

Can I visit Portofino from Genoa?

Yes. Current offers include a roughly five-hour boat trip from Genoa and road transfers. Independent travellers often go via Santa Margherita Ligure and continue by local bus or boat; always check the day’s timetable.

Are the Cinque Terre close to Genoa?

They are possible as a long day trip, not a nearby city attraction. The national park recommends the train because roads and parking are difficult. A private tour appears in the current Genoa inventory, but many Cinque Terre products actually depart from La Spezia or Florence and are excluded here.

Where do whale-watching cruises leave?

The current Genoa inventory includes cruises from the city into the Pelagos Sanctuary. Sightings involve wild animals and cannot be guaranteed; compare the stated duration and operator terms before booking.

Do I need a car in Genoa?

No for the historic centre, Old Port and main museums. Genoa also has buses, metro, urban rail, lifts and funiculars. A car is often a burden in the dense centre; it becomes more useful only for a wider Ligurian itinerary.

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