Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante
Overview
Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes!
PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you.
PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi.
FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro.
FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch
WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself!
We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)
What's Included
- IN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!
- PASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden molds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced
- FOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home
- PESTO EXPERIENCE: use of a marble mortar and jar to take away the Genoese Pesto that you will have produced
- FISH EXPERIENCE: with the guidance of a professional Chef you will prepare two fish dishes and you will be able to taste what you have prepared
- WINE EXPERIENCE: guided tasting of the Vinaccieri Ballerini wines accompanied by the quality products of our gastronomy for a perfect and tasty break
Meeting Location
Via XXV Aprile
179, 16039 Sestri Levante 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
PESTO EXPERIENCE - The most popular course: we have taught more than 20,000 guests how to make Pesto!
You will learn all the secrets for making REAL Pesto according to the Genoese recipe Work with a real mortar all for you under the guidance of a Personal Chef...
in the end the PESTO PRODUCT WILL BE YOURS!
You will receive a special container to take away the fruit of your labor
You can also choose another of the cooking courses offered:
PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Genoese potato gnocchi
FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our Marinaro Bread
FISH EXPERIENCE - Your Personal Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes: the Vernazzina pie and another recipe depending on the daily catch.
A glass of wine is provided at the beginning of each course for motivational purposes!
Each course will be followed exclusively by a PERSONAL Chef Tutor.
Finally...
WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses and products from our gastronomy
We are in Sestri Levante - Genoa
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (CET).
- IN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!.
- PASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden molds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced.
- FOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home.
- PESTO EXPERIENCE: use of a marble mortar and jar to take away the Genoese Pesto that you will have produced.
- FISH EXPERIENCE: with the guidance of a professional Chef you will prepare two fish dishes and you will be able to taste what you have prepared.
- WINE EXPERIENCE: guided tasting of the Vinaccieri Ballerini wines accompanied by the quality products of our gastronomy for a perfect and tasty break.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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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
- IN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!
- PASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden molds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced
- FOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home
- PESTO EXPERIENCE: use of a marble mortar and jar to take away the Genoese Pesto that you will have produced
- FISH EXPERIENCE: with the guidance of a professional Chef you will prepare two fish dishes and you will be able to taste what you have prepared
- WINE EXPERIENCE: guided tasting of the Vinaccieri Ballerini wines accompanied by the quality products of our gastronomy for a perfect and tasty break
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
