Cinque Terre Pesto experience in Riomaggiore
Overview
Do you love pesto? This class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make it from scratch using the traditional technique and my grandmother’s original recipe.
The experience takes place in my private 16th‑century home in Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), located in the heart of the village. My dog Ettore and I will welcome you with a glass of prosecco before we begin.
After a few steps, you’ll reach the roof terrace on the third floor, where you can enjoy a stunning view over the village and the sea. The iconic colorful tower‑houses, built along the steep hillside, create a unique and picturesque panorama—especially when admired from above or from the water.
What's Included
- Lunch Enjoy the pesto you prepared, served over a warm and flavorful plate of fusilli pasta
- Alcoholic beverages A welcome glass of prosecco and a tasting of local white wine will be served to pair with the dishes. Guests must be 18 years old or above.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Parking Ticket (3.5€/hour and about 10 minutes walk from my apartment)
- Bathroom facilities are not available at my home.
- No animals
Meeting Location
19017 Riomaggiore
SP, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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During this class, you will discover the history, secrets, and traditional techniques behind authentic Ligurian pesto. You’ll prepare it entirely from scratch using mortar and pestle, following the classic method and my grandmother’s original recipe.
STEP 1 — We begin with an introduction to the history of pesto and an exploration of its key ingredients, their origins, and their role in Ligurian cuisine.
STEP 2 — You will then create your own pesto starting from the seven traditional ingredients. The fragrance of fresh basil and garlic will guide you through this hands‑on experience.
STEP 3 — Finally, enjoy your handmade pesto served over a plate of fusilli pasta while sharing conversation and a relaxed atmosphere with fellow guests.
Between pleasant chats, you’ll uncover the traditions and stories that lie behind the flavors of Liguria.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The class is NOT suitable for VEGANS, CELIACS or people with SEVERE FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES
- In case of last minute communications of FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES will still be allowed to participate but nothing will be given to eat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Riomaggiore train station is about 10 minutes walk from my apartment
- The Riomaggiore harbour is 10-15 minutes walk from my apartment
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Activity code: C-409329P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Lunch. Enjoy the pesto you prepared, served over a warm and flavorful plate of fusilli pasta.
- Alcoholic beverages. A welcome glass of prosecco and a tasting of local white wine will be served to pair with the dishes. Guests must be 18 years old or above.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Parking Ticket (3.5€/hour and about 10 minutes walk from my apartment).
- Bathroom facilities are not available at my home.
- No animals.
The minimum age to participate is 14..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cinque Terre Pesto experience in Riomaggiore is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- the class is NOT suitable for VEGANS, CELIACS or people with SEVERE FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES
- In case of last minute communications of FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES will still be allowed to participate but nothing will be given to eat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cinque Terre Pesto experience in Riomaggiore will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchEnjoy the pesto you prepared, served over a warm and flavorful plate of fusilli pasta
- Alcoholic beveragesA welcome glass of prosecco and a tasting of local white wine will be served to pair with the dishes. Guests must be 18 years old or above.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Parking Ticket (3.5€/hour and about 10 minutes walk from my apartment)
- Bathroom facilities are not available at my home.
- No animals
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- the class is NOT suitable for VEGANS, CELIACS or people with SEVERE FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES
- In case of last minute communications of FOOD INTOLERANCES OR ALLERGIES will still be allowed to participate but nothing will be given to eat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- the Riomaggiore train station is about 10 minutes walk from my apartment
- the Riomaggiore harbour is 10-15 minutes walk from my apartment
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
