Learn how to craft an authentic pesto sauce from a local foodie and chef in Manarola in the Cinque Terre. Taste delicious handmade focaccia and savor a glass of local wine.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times
Host or greeter: English, Italian
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Samantha – Australia

Course was amazing!! The guided history before was very interesting and the pesto we all finished with was INCREDIBLE

Anjali – United States

Best pesto I’ve ever had, she gave us a walk through, the recipe and focaccia and a glass of wine at the end.

Highlights

Learn to prepare traditional Ligurian pesto
Enjoy an authentic pesto making class
Taste the fruits of your labor in a convivial atmosphere
Sink your teeth into freshly-backed Ligurian focaccia

Full description

Discover the traditions behind the famous Pesto sauce and learn to prepare it from a local foodie and home chef at the beautiful Cinque Terre.

Enjoy a typical Italian atmosphere, in the beautiful Manarola village. Meet your local chef and get ready to improve your cooking skills; you will use the freshest ingredients, such as basil and pine nuts.

Learn to prepare pesto with marble mortar, in the most traditional way, while learning curiosities about Ligurian culinary traditions. At the end of the class, take a sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your friends and family.

Includes

Hands-on Pesto making class
Pesto tasting
Wine tasting
Focaccia tasting
Recipe to take home

Transfer

Meeting point

From Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parking lot. When you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A Pié de Campu.

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Important information

Know before you go

Please communicate in advance any dietary restrictions in advance

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 116 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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Yvonne was a delightful host. We had a wonderful time at this cooking class. The pesto was definitly the best we ever made! The icing on the cake: Manarola is a sight for sore eyes.

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Manarola: Authentic Pesto Making Class at Cinque Terre