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Genoa: Walnut Pesto Mortar Masterclass with Tasting and Wine

By BioTigullio5Terre - BioTigullio5Terre
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 358 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Learn to make authentic walnut pesto with mortar and pestle
  • Unique class focused on a traditional Ligurian mountain recipe
  • Held in a local bottega, not a tourist cooking school
  • Includes pasta tasting, local wine, and a free pesto jar
  • Small groups for a personal, hands-on experience
Activity location
    • Genoa
    • Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Via di Ravecca, 51r, 16128 Genova GE, Italia | We are located inside our BioTigullio5Terre shop, easily recognizable by the large wooden sign outside. We are just 100 meters from the House of Columbus. Look for the door at 51/r Via di Ravecca.
    • Genova, Liguria, Italy

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Genoa: Walnut Pesto Mortar Masterclass with Tasting and Wine
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
RM 358.48 x 1 AdultRM 358.48
Total
Price is RM 358.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on lesson to prepare walnut pesto using a Carrara marble mortar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of a wooden pestle and fresh local ingredients
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    Final tasting of trofie pasta with freshly made walnut pesto
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Glass of Ciliegiolo del Tigullio or Vermentino wine included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    90g jar of walnut pesto as a complimentary gift
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All equipment and aprons provided during the class
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experience takes place in the traditional BioTigullio5Terre shop at Via di Ravecca 51/r
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra beverages beyond the included glass of wine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional purchases in the shop

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Bare feet, Bikes, Climbing, Drones, Intoxication, Making fire, Nudity, Smoking, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, Children under 11 years, Children under 12 years, Children under 13 years, Children under 14 years, Children under 15 years, Children under 16 years, Children under 18 years, Children under 2 years, Children under 3 years, Children under 4 years, Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years, Children under 7 years, Children under 8 years, Children under 9 years, People under 17 years, People with food allergies, People with gluten intolerance, People with lactose intolerance, People with nut allergies, Vegans

What you can expect

Discover a lesser-known treasure of Ligurian cuisine with this hands-on Walnut Pesto Masterclass in the heart of Genoa’s old town. Just a few steps from the House of Christopher Columbus, you’ll step into the cozy and authentic world of our BioTigullio5Terre Bottega, where tradition, flavor, and history come together.

During this immersive culinary experience, you’ll learn how to make traditional walnut pesto using a Carrara marble mortar and wooden pestle, just as Ligurian grandmothers have done for generations. This creamy, delicate sauce is made from simple, wholesome ingredients: Italian walnuts, bread soaked in milk, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of marjoram.

Under the guidance of our expert hosts, you'll crush and blend the ingredients by hand, learning how to balance flavors and create the perfect texture. Along the way, you’ll hear about the history of walnut pesto, how it differs from the more famous basil pesto, and why it has a special place in Ligurian mountain cuisine.

Once your pesto is ready, you’ll sit down to enjoy it with a fresh dish of handmade pasta (typically trofie or pansotti), paired with a glass of local Ligurian wine—either Vermentino from Colli di Luni or Ciliegiolo from the Tigullio Gulf.

To make your experience even more memorable, we’ll gift you a 90g jar of artisan walnut pesto to take home, along with a personalized certificate of participation—a unique souvenir from Genoa that marks your initiation into Ligurian culinary traditions.

Whether you’re a food lover, a curious traveler, or simply looking for an authentic, small-group activity in Genoa, this workshop is the perfect way to connect with local culture in a warm and welcoming setting.
What’s included:

Hands-on cooking class with marble mortar and pestle

All fresh ingredients provided

Pasta tasting with the pesto you prepared

1 glass of local Ligurian wine

90g jar of artisan walnut pesto to take home

Personalized participation certificate

Location:

BioTigullio5Terre, Via di Ravecca 51/r, Genoa – Italy
Just 3 minutes from the House of Christopher Columbus

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Genoa
    • Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via di Ravecca, 51r, 16128 Genova GE, Italia | We are located inside our BioTigullio5Terre shop, easily recognizable by the large wooden sign outside. We are just 100 meters from the House of Columbus. Look for the door at 51/r Via di Ravecca.
    • Genova, Liguria, Italy