Genoa traditional food tour

Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Genoa, Italy
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Languages
English, Italian
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mobile
What To Expect

Live and enjoy Genoa on a food tour by locals and discover the best places and dishes that guidebooks don't mention. During your food walk through the city center, your foodie guide will also teach you about the local history and culture, pointing our the major tourist attractions while passing on the old streets. Genoa was one of the so-called Maritime Republics in the Middle Ages and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Over the course of three and a half hours you may try the following:

  • Focaccia: the original and most famous focaccia on pair with the Bari version of it, it is very different from what internationally known as "focaccia bread". Focaccia was born in Genoa and is characteristic of its city
  • Pasta with Pesto: born in Genoa it is a staple of the local cuisine. With fresh DOP basil, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Pecorino and European pine nuts, it is the traditional and only true way to experience the sauce
  • Farinata: A simple but tasteful recipe made with chickpea flour and water
  • Cheese Focaccia: Different from normal focaccia, in-between to thin layers of dough, lies stracchino cheese which will melt in your mouth
  • Fried Cone: Made with different and fresh seafood ingredients fried and served with a lemon slice
What to remember

Important info

  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 people per booking
  • There is a maximum of 12 people per tour group
included
What's included
included-item
Minimum of one dish at each stop. 5 stops for tastings. Food tasting/lunch. Wine tasting. Multilingual local foodie guide
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What's not included
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Gratutities (optional). Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Highlights

Learn about the city's history and culture with a local foodie guide. Taste a progressive meal with five traditional dishes. Devour Genoa's famous pasta topped with the freshest pesto. Explore the ancient and certified artisanal shops

Operating days

Every day

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Do Eat Better Experience
Meeting Point

Meet your foodie guide at Neptune Galleon, next to Genoa Aquarium.