Cooking Classes in Genoa: Our 4 Favourites

1.Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Make fresh Genoese pasta and pesto in a private palace garden, then enjoy lunch, wine, and harbor views in Genoa.

“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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2.Genoa: Hands-On Home cooking Class Pasta Pesto and more with wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $113

Make colorful gnocchi and Genoese pesto in a small home kitchen, then enjoy focaccia, wine, coffee, and a three-course lunch in central Genoa.

“Was so so nice!!! Best experience ever! The pasta was so good and we felt so welcomed! The atmosphere was also fantastic! Just such an enjoyable evening, really recommend it to everyone!”

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3.Genoa: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $112

Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Genoa home with a local cook, aperitivo, wine, and a three-hour taste of Ligurian food culture.

“The activity was an amazing experience. Our host Ms. Daniela was welcoming and really great with teaching two different pasta, two sauce recipes and tiramisu. Me and my Wife enjoyed the process teaching and company of the Host. I would definitely recommend this to foodies, couples and small group of friends who would like to have a local Italian experience. Again, A special thanks to Ms. Daneila for making us comfortable and teaching us to make amazing food.”

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4.With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $162

Learn to make Genoese pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisù in Tiziana’s home with prosecco, local warmth, and hands-on cooking.

“Cooking together and eating together and having great conversation, this experience was the best of our whole trip! Thank you for your beautiful hospitality Tiziana and Roberto! We hope to meet again in the future!”

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