Top Piedmont & Liguria Unique Experiences

Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog in Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a plank of gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Accompanied by your guide to meet the hunter and his two dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. The experience ends with a wine tasting.

La Spezia is known for its unique local cuisine, influenced for centuries by its seaside location and international port. Delve into the city’s culinary culture with this unique home dining experience that includes a cooking demonstration to pick up tips and techniques from your passionate foodie host. Watch as your lunch or dinner is prepared in front of you, then feast on four courses served family-style with wine.

Indulge in a memorable culinary adventure at a picturesque local's home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, featuring stunning sea views. Engage in a shared cooking class where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, iconic dishes of Italian cuisine. Then, take a seat to savor your handcrafted meal, accompanied by local wines, and delight in fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host. Enjoy putting your newfound cooking skills to the test at a fully-equipped workstation with all the necessary utensils and ingredients. Following the hands-on lesson, indulge in the exquisite Italian dishes you've prepared from scratch, perfectly paired with a selection of red and white local wines. Experience the joy of feasting on sumptuous food and engaging in lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family. Every host serves cherished local specialties from their family cookbooks, narrating the story of traditional regional cuisine.

Stroll through the historic center of Genoa with a typical storyteller to immerse yourself in the legends and life of this historic port city. Join your guide on this unusual itinerary that stops at important churches, squares and towers to tell fun stories accompanied by the music of a guitar. Explore the corners of Genoa off the typical tourist trail and discover the unique culture and history of the city as told by a modern 'minstrel'.

Discover the history and flavors of Italy’s Piedmont region as you embark on a tasting tour of Alba. Join a small group and walk around town learning about the traditional recipes from the region. Stop at several eateries including a bakery, deli, a gourmet truffle producer, and a historic coffee bar to sample everything from cheese to desserts to pasta and even truffle products.

We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

Truffles are one of the most famous and prestigious products from Alba, but taking to the woods to search out these delicacies in the wild is a pastime usually reserved for expert foragers. With this exclusive experience, join a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they uncover these tiny treasures in the wooded hills. Relax after your adventure with a wine tasting in a local family-run cellar.

Genoa is known for its UNESCO-listed monuments and gigantic Aquarium, but there’s so much more to see in the port city. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Genoa local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Save time and combine two experiences in a day—a local market visit and a private cooking class at a Cesarina’s home in Turin. Learn the secrets of Turin’s most popular dishes, and try out three authentic local recipes. A highlight of the experience is being able to eat your creations at the end of the class with drinks included.

Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch during a private half-day class at the home of an expert local cook. During the class, expect to make three authentic regional pasta dishes while working at a workstation equipped with all the necessary ingredients and utensils. Afterward, enjoy the meal that you helped to prepare accompanied by a selection of red and white wines from the Genoa region.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza with a cooking class in Sanremo. Play ‘pizzaiolo’ (pizza maker) for a day as you discover all the steps to creating the perfect dough and adding the correct combination of toppings, such as mushrooms, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. For the full Italian experience, the class also includes an aperitif, cheese and wine tastings, fruit, espresso, and a take-home bag with souvenirs.

The most authentic way to sample great Italian cuisine in Turin is to visit a local’s home, and this experience allows you to do just that. As well as trying delicious family recipes that you wouldn’t find in a restaurant, you can also see how dishes are made during a show cooking demonstration. Then, relax ass you sample a 4-course meal of Turin specialties with wine included too.

In Italy, the best place to sample authentic regional dishes are in private homes. With this exclusive experience, connect with a local home cook, or “Cesarina”, for a cooking demonstration featuring classic recipes from Asti passed down through the generations. Afterwards, sample the traditional fare over a four-course lunch or dinner and learn about the city’s history and culture from your host.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

Discover the nuanced cuisine of Liguria during this private hands-on cooking class in La Spezia. Step into the home of a local and learn how to make a few dishes from the La Spezia region such as chickpea flour fritters, Genovese minestrone soup, and Ligurian-style radicchio. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of Ligurian wine and other beverages.

Leave your vacation snaps to a professional with this private photo shoot in the Cinque Terre. You’ll choose a route around the coastal region before the experience starts, then meet a local photographer to put your ideas on film. Besides receiving high-resolution digital photos, you’ll also hear insider tips about fun things to do in the Cinque Terre.

With this excursion you will have the chance to admire two of the most beautiful Tuscan cities in comfort, visiting all the places of interest in a few hours without feeling overwhelmed.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Turin has a reputation for being the home of chocolate-making in Italy, and with this family-friendly private tour, you can discover some of the city’s best chocolate spots. An ideal option for families, the tour is led by a guide who is an expert at entertaining children. Along the way, the tour includes delicious tastings and plenty of fun facts about chocolate.

Overview Enjoy a hands-on way to discover Liguria’s storied cuisine during this gourmet, small-group cooking class, hosted in the resort town of Rapallo. In the morning, make your way to one of the town’s top restaurants, and be sure to come hungry. With your chef’s guidance, you’ll learn how to make traditional Ligurian pesto with a mortar and pestle, as well as several other dishes. At the end of class, sit down for a well-deserved lunch, accompanied with local wine.