Pasta & Pesto Cooking Class in a Historic Genoese Palace

Step into the culinary traditions of Genoa with a hands-on pasta and pesto cooking experience inside a historic Palazzo dei Rolli in the heart of the city.

During this immersive workshop, you will learn how to prepare traditional fresh pasta by hand while also creating authentic Genovese pesto using a mortar and pestle, following the classic Ligurian recipe with fresh local basil and selected regional ingredients.

Guided by passionate local hosts, you will discover the history, flavors, and culture behind one of Italy’s most iconic sauces and pasta traditions. Once ready, the dishes are cooked together and enjoyed with a glass of local Ligurian wine in the elegant atmosphere of a fresco-painted noble palace.

More than a cooking class, this is a cultural and gastronomic journey through the traditions of Genoa and Liguria.

The Experience Includes

• Fresh pasta making workshop
• Traditional pesto preparation with mortar and pestle
• Fresh local ingredients
• Cooking and tasting of your handmade dish
• 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
• Availability: Upon request

Highlights

• Make traditional Ligurian pasta from scratch
• Prepare authentic Genovese pesto with mortar and pestle
• Enjoy your handmade dish with local wine
• Discover the culinary traditions of Genoa
• Experience a historic fresco-painted palace
• Learn from passionate local hosts

Booking Information

• Price is per person
• Advanced 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