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Two people holding wine glasses and plates of food in a wine shop with shelves of bottles and a refrigerator. 1
A person using a mortar and pestle, with bowls of walnuts and other ingredients on a kitchen counter. 2
A person using a mortar and pestle to grind ingredients. 3
A person making walnut pesto using a mortar and pestle. 4
A person using a mortar and pestle, a wine glass, a bowl of nuts, a bottle of olive oil, and a piece of cheese on a table. 5
By BioTigullio5Terre - BioTigullio5Terre
Free cancellation available
Price is £67 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
£67.15 x 1 Adult£67.15
Total
Price is £67.15

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hands-on lesson to prepare walnut pesto using a Carrara marble mortar
  • Inclusions
    Use of a wooden pestle and fresh local ingredients
  • Inclusions
    Final tasting of trofie pasta with freshly made walnut pesto
  • Inclusions
    Glass of Ciliegiolo del Tigullio or Vermentino wine included
  • Inclusions
    90g jar of walnut pesto as a complimentary gift
  • Inclusions
    All equipment and aprons provided during the class
  • Inclusions
    Experience takes place in the traditional BioTigullio5Terre shop at Via di Ravecca 51/r
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Extra drinks beyond the included glass of wine
  • Exclusions
    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
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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 cosy and authentic world of our BioTigullio5Terre Bottega, where tradition, flavour, 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 flavours 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 personalised certificate of participation—a unique souvenir from Genoa that marks your initiation into Ligurian culinary traditions.

    Whether you’re a food lover, a curious traveller, 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

    Personalised participation certificate

    Location:

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

Location

Activity location

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    • Genoa
    • Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 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