Cinque Terre: Pesto Class with Focaccia Tasting in Manarola

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About this activity

Step into the heart of Manarola, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cinque Terre, and discover the art of authentic Genovese pesto making in this hands-on, local experience.

Begin your journey in a charming tasting room, then stroll through a private garden filled with lemon trees and fragrant basil plants, where you'll handpick your own fresh basil. Back in the tasting room, you'll be guided through a sensory tasting of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, learning how to identify its unique aroma and flavor.

Your Cesarina will share the origins of pesto alla Genovese, the importance of using local, high-quality ingredients, and how to craft pesto using a traditional marble mortar and pestle — just like Ligurians have done for centuries.

You'll then savor your handmade pesto on warm focaccia, perfectly paired with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine as you learn about the region’s native grapes and winemaking traditions.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Cesarine: Cooking Class

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Garden tour with Olive oil and focaccia tasting
Included: Hands-on pesto cooking class with a local Cesarina
Included: Beverages (water, 1 glass of Cinque Terre white wine)
Included: Local taxes

Itinerary

Make authentic Genovese pesto in a Ligurian garden in Manarola. Includes olive oil tasting, focaccia, and Cinque Terre white wine. Your experience will take place in a carefully selected local home in Manarola, or the surrounding area (up to Riomaggiore ). We cannot share the address of our host for privacy reason. Upon booking, you will receive all the details you'll need.

Stop 1

Genovese Pesto with Traditional Ligurian Focaccia

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.

End point

This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.

Using your ticket

Please specify if you have any food intolerance/allergy at the time of booking or email at [email protected] with your booking ref. Our team will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your host and providing you with the full address.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances when booking. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, but in the case of severe allergies, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.