Genoa

Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch

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Private Genovese Cooking Lesson in the Garden with Lunch
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From $68.01

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    corzetti, testaroli or trofie with pesto

    What's Included

    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Via Balbi, 169, 16126 Genova GE, Italy

        We'll meet just outside Bar Cavo, nearby Genova Piazza Principe railway station

      Start time

      11:00 AM

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      What To Expect

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • It's not recommended for those who have problems with stairs and hills
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
      Operated by Soul of Genoa Tours

      Cancellation Policy

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

      • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
      • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
      • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
      • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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      Featured review
      Darren_R
      If you're looking for an authentic and immersive culinary experience in Genoa, I highly recommend booking this class. The host was warm and welcoming, and shared his passion for Genoese food throughout. We learned how to make pasta and were showed the traditional method of making pesto using a mortar and pestle. The results were delicious. The view of Genoa from his garden were great. The lesson was hands-on with plenty of opportunity to relax and talk with other guests as well as learn new skills.

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      Yum!
      Lauren_T, Mar 2024
      It was a rainy day so we were moved inside but my daughters, husband and I had a wonderful time. Everything tasted delicious and we would 100% do it again.
      Garden on a hillside
      Deborah_P, Oct 2023
      Class held in a quaint garden. The walk uphill is very steep. So worth the effort. Our class had an amazing afternoon preparing a very nice lunch.,
      A unique and beautiful experience!
      Ava_M, Oct 2023
      A lovely, intimate, cooking lesson tucked away above Genoa. Learned how to make two unique pastas from scratch that were so delicious!!
      Very special experience
      Almog_S, Sep 2023
      We really enjoyed the experience! Alessandro is very nice 😊👍🏼 we made pasta and pesto. Recommended !
      Delicious pasta experience
      Valerie_D, Aug 2023
      We strolled through Alessandro’s home to enter a beautiful garden covered with grapevine, lemon, apple and other fruit trees. Everything was perfect. It was our favorite excursion. We began by eating cheese filled bread and drinking white wine. We then made 3 different kinds of pasta, and basil pesto. It was a wonderful experience. After we left Alessandro emailed all the recipes to us. Highly recommend.
      Pesto and Pasta experience
      Brigitta_V, Aug 2023
      It was a really authentic experience above Genova. Alessandro's garden was perfectly hidden not only from the streets but thanks to the plants also from the sun. Emma (our guide) was a joyful person, who made sure that we not only prepare the dishes, but also get an inside look in the everyday life and kitchen of the Genovese people.
      Wonderful!!
      Alessia_S, Jun 2023
      Alessandro was a wonderful host & instructor! We had such a blast learning about what goes into our food & experiencing some brand new dishes. It was a small group & everybody got an opportunity to work on each step of what we were making. Amazing experience!!
      Beautiful day!
      Shannon_H, Jun 2023
      We absolutely loved the adventure! Allē Sandro was an exceptional host. We made 3 types of pasta and fresh pesto. It was delicious! Spending 3 1/2 hours in his rooftop garden under the grapevines and next to the lemon trees was the best part about our trip to Genoa. Thank you for a great day! Highly recommend!!!
      Highly recommended experience
      Monica_V, May 2023
      What a wonderful experience! Emanuela and Alessandro were fabulous and we learned a lot about the history of the pastas that we made. It was so nice to make the pasta and pesto in the lovely garden. The box turtles that live there were an added plus. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Genoa.
      Authentic Genoese cooking experience
      Darren_R, Apr 2023
      If you're looking for an authentic and immersive culinary experience in Genoa, I highly recommend booking this class. The host was warm and welcoming, and shared his passion for Genoese food throughout. We learned how to make pasta and were showed the traditional method of making pesto using a mortar and pestle. The results were delicious. The view of Genoa from his garden were great. The lesson was hands-on with plenty of opportunity to relax and talk with other guests as well as learn new skills.
      Whimsical garden experience
      Tien_H, Mar 2023
      Stunning beyond belief and such a fun experience. We met outside a bar and the walk was quite high so be prepared. Everyone has equal opportunities of rolling pasta or making the pesto in a mortar and pestle. Pesto was incredibly delicious and the view of the garden was unbeatable. It was a serene and relaxing experience if you’re looking for a calming activity. We were provided with appetizers, glasses of wine, and water as well. Highly recommend!
      A perfect way to spend an afternoon!
      Terry_M, Oct 2022
      We were looking for something fun and different. This was it. Our host, Alessandro met us on time and took us to the private garden at his home. There under the grape vines on a lovely day he very patiently taught us to make 3 different kinds of pasta and pesto from scratch. When we finished we sat down with some wine and ate what we had made. Maybe it’s because it was something we made and fresh but it was the very best pasta ever! Book this! You won’t regret it!
      Wonderful experience in the garden
      Jerry_B, Jun 2022
      Alessandro was amazing and did a great job constructing the class! It was nice getting to meet new people as well while cooking ! Not to mention the garden we cooked in was beautiful!
      Une expérience culinaire originale et délicieuse
      Violaine_A, May 2024
      Un moment de partage et d’échange dans une cuisne en plein air accrochée à la colline gênoise. Une expérience culinaire formidable à la découverte des spécialités de cette belle coté. Un chef qui partage sa passion sans compter et un délicieux déjeuner.
      Expérience très enrichissante et excellemment animée
      Myriam_D, Jul 2023
      Super expérience ! Nous avons adoré. Alexandro était un animateur/cuisinier très patient et sympathique. Nous avons passé, avec mes deux adolescents, un moment fantastique, très agréable dans un lieu magnifique (la terrasse-jardin de l’appartement d’Alexandro est extraordinaire et inattendue). Je recommande vivement cet atelier qui est une expérience enrichissante et très bien animé

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