Tesori di Liguria – A Taste of Italian Tradition

A sensory journey through the true heart of Liguria—simple, authentic, and unforgettable.

Tesori di Liguria – A Taste of Italian Tradition tour experience

Tesori di Liguria – A Taste of Italian Tradition

Discover the hidden flavors of Liguria through a warm, immersive storytelling experience that blends ancient traditions with modern tastes.

Your journey begins with a guided olive oil tasting, comparing delicate Ligurian oil with another Italian region, helping you appreciate the unique excellence of our land through simple sensory notes.

Then, roll up your sleeves and create your own authentic Genovese pesto using a mortar and pestle and the precious Basilico di Prà. As you prepare it, you’ll learn the secrets behind each ingredient and why this recipe is so deeply tied to Ligurian culture.

To complete the experience, enjoy your freshly made pesto paired with different types of Genovese focaccia and a refined local wine chosen to enhance every flavor.

You will leave with a recipe, photos, a certificate, and even basil seeds—so you can take a little piece of Liguria home with you.

Kid friendly tour

Tour Schedule

Frequency: Every day

  • Welcome and introduction to Ligurian food culture (10 minutes)
  • Guided olive oil tasting with sensory notes (20 minutes)
  • Hands-on pesto-making tutorial (40 minutes)
  • Prepare your own pesto with mortar and pestle (30 minutes)
  • Focaccia and wine pairing with your pesto (40 minutes)
  • Certificate ceremony and souvenir distribution (20 minutes)

FAQs

No experience needed! Our expert will guide you through every step of making authentic pesto.

Yes! The pesto recipe is vegetarian-friendly. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking.

You’ll receive a printed recipe, a certificate, and basil seeds so you can grow your own basil at home.

The experience takes place in a charming location in the Genoa area. Exact address provided upon booking.

Highlights

  • Guided olive oil tasting comparing Ligurian excellence
  • Make authentic Genovese pesto with mortar and pestle
  • Use precious Basilico di Prà DOP
  • Taste pesto with traditional Genovese focaccia
  • Paired with refined local Ligurian wine
  • Take home recipe, certificate, and basil seeds

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Planning for more than 8 guests? We’ll arrange every detail for you

What's included

  • Olive oil tasting session
  • Pesto-making workshop with expert guidance
  • All ingredients (basil, pine nuts, cheese, olive oil)
  • Focaccia and wine pairing
  • Recipe, certificate, and basil seeds to take home

Extras

  • Transfer to/from location
  • Additional food and beverages
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