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Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
The class and tasting include: at least 4 recipes with preparation and tasting
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
transports, pickup
Overview
Our Traditional Cooking class in Genoa will allow you to learn the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes sided by local professionals in the field. Hands-on the job you will be guided in the preparation of traditional recipes from Genoa and Liguria.
Our cooking class and tasting is an all-around experience. We believe that the cooking class with tasting is successful when our guests test themselves cooking, learning, sharing their experiences and having fun. Therefore, we have a 2-people minimum and a 10-people maximum. If the minimum number of guests is not reached, we will contact you to reschedulethe class at another time or day.
The class and tasting include: at least 4 recipes with preparation and tasting, and one tasting more (artisanal gelato). Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.
Meeting points
Meet your local expert in front of Columbus' House.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
We chose the most loved traditional recipes, following the suggestions of local master chefs and we will share their secrets for amazing preparations with you.
What you can expect to learn (and taste!) during our Genovese & Ligurian Traditional Cooking class: Testaroli (fresh pasta), pesto sauce, Focaccia with cheese, canestrelli (typical cookie of Genoa).
Sample Menu
MAIN
Gnocchi or Testaroli
handmade fresh pasta, prepared togerher with the Chef. Super tasty, especially is served with their ad hoc sauce: the pesto.
MAIN
Pesto
classic basil Pesto sauce was born in Genoa. You will have the chance to taste the authentic recipe made of local fresh basil and pine nuts!
MAIN
Focaccia with cheese
2 very thin layers of dough filled with "Stracchino", (a typical soft cheese from Recco, a small village next to Genoa).
DESSERT
Canestrelli
handmade biscuits from Torriglia (small village on the beautiful hills behind Genova). Shaped as small flowers and prepared with simple ingredients
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
The class and tasting will last around 3,5 hours
Meeting point: Via di Porta Soprana, in front of Columbus House
Time of the meeting: 09:00 am (Tuesday and Thursday)
Children under the age of 5 are free of charge. Children 5-12 have 50% discount.
Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
Free Cancellation
September 10100% refund
September 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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A Wonderful and Memorable Experience!
Published on Nov, 2024
The cooking class was so fun and a great way to learn more about popular dishes in Genova! Our class was small and Veronica was an amazing host! She even gave us some recommendations to do with the rest of our day and let us know of any transportation issues we may encounter. The restaurant really made it fun to get involved in the cooking process and allowed us to be creative with our cookies and our pesto. I would definitely recommend it! Great way to start any day.
Amazingly fun and delish class!
Published on Oct, 2024
Absolutely loved our time! Our chef and guide were so fun, friendly, and welcoming. We hand-made authentic Italian foods and had a blast while doing so!
Awesome Experience
Published on Oct, 2024
Our cooking class at Locanda Tortuga was everything that we had hoped for.
The restaurant venue was amazing. Veronica was a very friendly and engaging host. The chef, Bernardo, was a great instructor. He was entertaining, funny, and his passion for food was infectious.
The food we prepared was delicious. Can’t wait to make it at home.
It was a true local experience.
Perfect!
Published on Sep, 2024
Serena was very professional, punctual and accommodating. Bernardo , our instructor, was absolutely amazing!! He was entertaining, engaging and a delight to work with.
Wonderful experience, highly recommend it
Published on Sep, 2024
The chef Bernando was lot of fun and made the experience really enjoyable. We really got a sense of what it was like to live in that area and to experience a local, Family-owned restaurant. Tour guide also was also very friendly and we appreciated her knowledge and commentary about The food and culture of Genova.
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