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- Italian
Learn to make the famous Ligurian sauce in the city where it was born, topped off with a stunning terrace view over Genoa! Welcome to a genuine home in the historic center. In this intimate class, a local chef will teach you grandmother's secrets to making perfect "Pasta Fresca" and authentic Pesto from scratch.
Your journey takes place in a top-floor apartment boasting a panoramic terrace. (Please note: as typical of historic Genoa, the apartment is on the 5th floor without an elevator). After rolling dough and crushing fresh basil, enjoy a convivial feast featuring a traditional antipasto, your handmade pasta, a local dessert, regional wines, and a typical liqueur. Weather permitting, dine on the terrace; on colder or rainy days, you'll enjoy your meal in our cozy indoor dining room.
Example Menu
Main
Pasta Fresca
Picagge- traditional Ligurian pasta similar to wide tagliatelle
Main
Pesto
Dessert
Traditional Genoese dessert
Starter
Genoese focaccia, Focaccette di patate, torte salate
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
What to expect
Hands-on Pasta Making: Time to get your hands messy! Mix flour, water, and eggs to create the perfect fresh pasta dough. You will get insider tips on kneading, rolling, and shaping from a passionate local expert.
A Convivial Feast & Local Toast: Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Savor a delicious multi-course meal including an antipasto, your handmade pasta, and a traditional Genoese dessert. Complete your authentic Italian dining experience by toasting like a local with carefully selected regional wines and a typical Genoese liqueur.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction.
- Accessibility: This experience takes place in a historic building on the 5th floor with NO elevator. Guests must be comfortable climbing stairs. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with severe mobility issues.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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