Emotional Pesto Experience in a Historic Genoese Palace

Discover the authentic flavors of Genoa through a hands-on pesto making experience inside a historic Palazzo dei Rolli in the heart of the city.

Hosted by passionate local experts, this immersive culinary workshop invites you to prepare traditional Genovese pesto using a mortar and pestle, following the original Ligurian recipe with fresh local basil and carefully selected ingredients.

During the experience, you will make pesto, and pasta will be cooked and served for you with a glass of Ligurian wine, water, and a sweet final surprise.

Beyond cooking, this experience offers a cultural journey into the history, traditions, and food heritage of Genoa and Liguria. The activity takes place inside a fresco-painted noble palace that was once part of the historic Rolli system, creating a unique atmosphere that combines gastronomy, history, and local hospitality.

The Experience Includes

• Guided pesto making workshop using mortar and pestle
  
• Fresh local ingredients
• Glass of Ligurian wine
• Water and dessert
• Visit to a historic Palazzo dei Rolli
• Photos during the activity
• Small souvenir gadgets

Experience Details

• Duration: Approx. 2 hours
• Group size: Minimum 2 participants
• Meeting Point: Piazza Campetto 8A – Palazzo Imperiale, Genoa
• Languages: English / Italian
• Available Times: 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Highlights

• Learn the authentic Genovese pesto recipe
• Prepare pesto with traditional mortar and pestle
  
• Experience a historic Genoese palace
• Taste Ligurian wine and local flavors
• Discover the culinary culture of Liguria

Booking Information

• Price is per person
• A reservation is recommended
• Suitable for adults and children

Important Notes

• Please inform us in advance about allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences
• Extra drinks and coffee are not included
• Full refund or future credit available for cancellations made at least 1 week before the activity
• Comfortable clothing recommended for cooking activities