Cinque Terre: Pesto Class with Focaccia Tasting in Manarola
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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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What's Included
Included
- Garden tour with Olive oil and focaccia tasting
- Hands-on pesto cooking class with a local Cesarina
- Beverages (water, 1 glass of Cinque Terre white wine)
- Local taxes
Important Information
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 2 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Garden tour with Olive oil and focaccia tasting
- Hands-on pesto cooking class with a local Cesarina
- Beverages (water, 1 glass of Cinque Terre white wine)
- Local taxes
The starting point is: 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 yo.... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.
