Cooking Classes

Genoa Rooftop Pesto and Fresh Pasta-Making Cooking Class with Wine

- Step into a local chef's rooftop home in Genoa, cook side by side in the kitchen, then linger over a shared meal with sweeping city views. - Head to the meeting point shown on your voucher, then climb to the top-floor apartment terrace to begin your hands-on pesto lesson. - Follow your host through a pesto and fresh pasta masterclass, learning nonna style techniques as you mix, knead, roll, and shape every element. - Sit down with your host for antipasto, your handmade pasta, and a traditional dessert, paired with local spirits and a typical Genoese liqueur.

- Local chef-led pesto and pasta masterclass- Full meal, antipasto, pasta, dessert included- Local spirits and typical Genoese liqueur- Class in top-floor apartment terrace

All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Learn to make the famous Ligurian sauce in the city where it was born, topped off with a stunning terrace view over Genoa! Welcome to a genuine home in the historic center. In this intimate class, a local chef will teach you grandmother's secrets to making perfect "Pasta Fresca" and authentic Pesto from scratch.

Your journey takes place in a top-floor apartment boasting a panoramic terrace. (Please note: as typical of historic Genoa, the apartment is on the 5th floor without an elevator). After rolling dough and crushing fresh basil, enjoy a convivial feast featuring a traditional antipasto, your handmade pasta, a local dessert, regional wines, and a typical liqueur. Weather permitting, dine on the terrace; on colder or rainy days, you'll enjoy your meal in our cozy indoor dining room.

What's not allowed

Wheelchair and strollers: This experience is not wheelchair accessible and is not stroller accessible.

Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.

Infant seating: Infant seats are not available and infants must sit on laps.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible; it takes place in a 5th-floor historic building with no elevator.

Mobility requirements: Guests must climb stairs, and it is not suitable for severe mobility issues or back problems.

Additional information

Dietary needs: You must communicate any dietary restrictions in advance.

Location: Public transportation is available near the meeting points.

Meeting point (noon/afternoon): Go to Vico Inferiore Valoria, Building 1, Apartment 11 and buzz "Granara".

Meeting point (10:00 am): Go to Corso Andrea Podestà 11, interior 3rd floor, and buzz "Naronte / Gherardi".

Meeting point (Vico Palla): Go to Vico Palla 3, 16128 Genova, 5th floor, Apartment A and buzz "Mari Tavella".

Navigation help: You can copy and paste this link into Google for a video route from Piazza Valoria to Vico Inferiore Valoria: https://tinyurl.com/59ac5cu6

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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