Pesto Calling!

Join us for a culinary treasure hunt through the center of historic Genoa

Grandma Dina's grandchildren are preparing a big party to celebrate her 110th birthday with a family reunion, inviting relatives from the four corners of the world. She's famous all over Genoa for her superb basil pesto, but being a good-humoured riddle enthusiast, left but a handful of clues – and it is up to her descendants to reassemble the sweet-scented recipe.

Perfect for: lovers of Italian cuisine interested in living a "Genovese for a day" experience among traditions and ancient local lore.

Meeting place: Via XX Settembre 65 R in front of Bar Zena Zuena (Genoa)

How we move: on foot

Time:

9:00 am - 2:45 pm or
3:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Duration: 5 hours and 45 minutes

Languages: English and Italian

The price includes:

Welcome drink in local Bar Focacceria
Hunt for clues in Genoa, visit to the Mercato Orientale
Selection of utensils in historic shop
Wine matching in renowned wine shop
Show cooking demo and hands-on cooking lesson (how to make Genoese pesto)
Final meal in ancient Osteria to celebrate your success
Final toast with group picture
Copy of the Pesto recipe

The price does not include: Anything not specifically mentioned above

Note:

Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance; reservation subject to reconfirmation
Children under 12 can take part only if accompanied by an adult
Please point out any allergies and/or food intolerance during the booking phase
The traditional Genovese Pesto is NOT a vegan food.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 30 days before the booked visit, 60% refund From 29 to 20 days before, 50% refund From 19 to 14 days before, 40% refund From 13 to 5 days before, 15% refund For cancellations less than 5 days before the booked visit and for no-shows, no refund will be granted.

Before You Book

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The closest available time, which can be anytime during opening hours on the selected date, will be automatically confirmed if your preferred time is no longer available.

Program

Meet Luisa at Zena Zuena, bar focacceria
Start hunting for clues at the Mercato Orientale and find the ingredients for authentic pesto
Walk along the streets of the ancient Sestiere di San Vincenzo and search its historical shops to discover the secrets of the mortar and pestle (selection of best utensils)
Experience the best pesto and matching wine in a renowned wine shop
After a short walk, enjoy tastings, cooking demo and hands-on cooking lesson (how to make traditional Genovese pesto) at the Pesto Corner to compose the correct recipe
Succeed in your endeavour and celebrate in a nearby ancient Osteria– enjoy your meal!
Final toast and group picture
Delivery of the reassembled pesto recipe, signed by participants

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€ 1,780^,00 / a_persona

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