Cinque Terre: Pesto Class with Focaccia Tasting in Manarola
Overview
Step into the heart of Manarola, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cinque Terre, and discover the art of authentic Genovese pesto making in this hands-on, local experience.
Begin your journey in a charming tasting room, then stroll through a private garden filled with lemon trees and fragrant basil plants, where you'll handpick your own fresh basil. Back in the tasting room, you'll be guided through a sensory tasting of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, learning how to identify its unique aroma and flavor.
Your Cesarina will share the origins of pesto alla Genovese, the importance of using local, high-quality ingredients, and how to craft pesto using a traditional marble mortar and pestle — just like Ligurians have done for centuries.
You'll then savor your handmade pesto on warm focaccia, perfectly paired with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine as you learn about the region’s native grapes and winemaking traditions.
What's Included
- Garden tour with Olive oil and focaccia tasting
- Hands-on pesto cooking class with a local Cesarina
- Beverages (water, 1 glass of Cinque Terre white wine)
- Local taxes
Meeting Location
19017 Manarola
SP, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Make authentic Genovese pesto in a Ligurian garden in Manarola. Includes olive oil tasting, focaccia, and Cinque Terre white wine.
Your experience will take place in a carefully selected local home in Manarola, or the surrounding area (up to Riomaggiore ). We cannot share the address of our host for privacy reason. Upon booking, you will receive all the details you'll need.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances when booking. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, but in the case of severe allergies, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-68460P264
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