Pesto Cooking Class at Villa in Santa Margherita Ligure
Overview
At Villa San Giacomo, a historic gem overlooking the Ligurian Gulf, a pesto cooking class awaits. Guided by a local home cook, you'll master the art of making authentic Genovese pesto with a traditional mortar and pestle. After your culinary creation, savor your homemade pesto paired with trofie pasta in the villa's elegant surroundings, complemented by a glass of local Italian wine.
This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers eager to indulge in the rich flavors and traditions of the Italian Riviera, just a stone's throw from Portofino and the Cinque Terre.
What's Included
- One glass of local wine per person
- Trofie pasta tasting with freshly made pesto in a stunning location
- Hands-on pesto cooking class
Meeting Location
Via San Francesco D'Assisi
3, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE, 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
What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime?
Learn to make authentic Genovese pesto in a historic villa overlooking the sea in Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy your creation with trofie pasta and a glass of wine.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-68460P1625
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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 (CET).
- One glass of local wine per person.
- Trofie pasta tasting with freshly made pesto in a stunning location.
- Hands-on pesto cooking class.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pesto Cooking Class at Villa in Santa Margherita Ligure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One glass of local wine per person
- Trofie pasta tasting with freshly made pesto in a stunning location
- Hands-on pesto cooking class
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
