Genoa’s cooking classes offer authentic ways to understand Italy’s Ligurian cuisine. Most sessions run 3-4 hours and include market visits, hands-on preparation, and family-style dining. Small-group lessons in local homes are particularly worthwhile, teaching essential dishes like fresh pesto, handmade pasta, and traditional focaccia.
We especially favor classes that start with morning market tours in the historic center, where instructors help you select the day’s ingredients while explaining local food customs. Home-based sessions with no more than 6 students provide the most personal experience.
Browse these recommended cooking experiences in Genoa, each tested and approved for quality and value:
Key Points
- The Genoese Cooking Lesson in the Garden offers a hands-on experience making classic Ligurian dishes like corzetti, testaroli, and trofie, with a picturesque garden setting.
- The Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home provides a 3-hour class to make fresh sfoglia pasta, two pasta dishes, and iconic tiramisu.
- The Cooking Class – Do Eat Better Experience focuses on traditional Ligurian dishes, including handmade gnocchi, testaroli with pesto, basil pesto, and focaccia with Stracchino.
- The Market and Cooking Class at a Local’s Home offers a guided market tour followed by a cooking class in a historic home, focusing on local produce and authentic regional recipes.
- The Private Cooking Class at a Local’s Home provides an intimate 4-hour experience to learn authentic family recipes and cook 3 local dishes, with local wines and beverages included.
Genoese Cooking Lesson in the Garden With Lunch
Enjoy the rich culinary traditions of Genoa during this engaging Genoese cooking lesson set in a picturesque garden overlooking the bay.
With 155 rave reviews and a 98% recommendation rate, this private tour offers a hands-on experience to learn the art of making classic Ligurian dishes like corzetti, testaroli, or trofie with pesto.
Savor a delicious lunch of fresh pasta and local wine, all while taking in the beautiful garden setting.
While some guests have noted timing and group size challenges, the knowledgeable host Alessandro give you a smooth and memorable cooking experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the flavors of Genoa.
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Genoa: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Locals Home
Set out on a culinary adventure in Genoa with a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class held in a local’s home.
For £111.97 per person, you’ll learn to roll fresh sfoglia pasta and prepare two classic pasta dishes.
Top it off by making the iconic tiramisu, all while enjoying an Italian aperitivo.
The 3-hour class is conducted in Italian or English and includes tasting of the dishes.
With a 4.7/5 rating based on 13 reviews, this experience is praised for its delicious food and warm hospitality.
The class isn’t suitable for wheelchair users, but the host provides details post-booking to ensure a personalized experience.
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Cooking Class in Genoa – Do Eat Better Experience
Explore the culinary delights of Genoa with a hands-on cooking class offered by Do Eat Better Experience.
Over 3.5 hours, you’ll learn to prepare traditional Ligurian dishes like handmade gnocchi or testaroli with pesto, authentic basil pesto, and focaccia with Stracchino cheese.
Finish with canestrelli biscuits from Torriglia. Led by local chefs, the class provides a personalized experience for up to 10 travelers, with English and Italian instruction.
Reviews praise the engaging instructors, fun atmosphere, and delicious meals.
With free cancellation and ample time to explore Genoa after, this class offers an immersive taste of the city’s food culture.
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Genoa: Market and Cooking Class at a Locals Home
Starting your culinary adventure in Genoa, you’ll join a local host for a guided market tour followed by an intimate cooking class in their historic home.
Over 5 hours, you’ll learn to recognize the best local produce and participate in making 3 authentic regional recipes from family cookbooks.
Taste the creations accompanied by local wines in a relaxed setting. With provided utensils and ingredients, you’ll gain lifelong Italian cooking skills instead of souvenirs.
The experience is flexible, accommodating dietary requirements, with a 5/5 rating from past travelers who praised the authenticity and engaging hosts.
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Genoa: Hands-On Cooking Class and Wine Tasting With a Sommelier
You’ll kick off your culinary adventure in Genoa with a hands-on cooking class and wine tasting led by a professional sommelier.
Over 3 delicious courses, you’ll learn to make traditional Italian dishes like handmade gnocchi and pesto-filled gnocchi. Pair your creations with unlimited wine, coffee, and tea as you enjoy the stunning views from the terrace.
With a maximum of 6 travelers per class, you’ll receive personalized instruction and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
While some guests have noted challenges with the location and class structure, the majority rave about the excellent hospitality, food quality, and memorable experience.
Reserve now and pay later to secure your spot in this highly-rated cooking class.
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Genoa Cooking Class With Tasting
Enjoy the culinary traditions of Genoa through a hands-on cooking class that promises an intimate and enriching experience.
This 3.5-hour class is limited to just 10 participants, allowing you to benefit from personalized instruction from local professional chefs.
You’ll learn to prepare 4 classic Ligurian dishes, including the renowned Pesto Genovese, Focaccia with cheese, and Canestrelli biscuits.
Throughout the class, you’ll pick up valuable tips and tricks to elevate your home cooking.
At the end, you’ll savor the fruits of your labor by indulging in the delectable dishes you’ve prepared.
With English and Italian language options and a convenient meeting point, this cooking class is a must-do for any food enthusiast visiting Genoa.
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Genoa: Private Cooking Class at a Locals Home
For an even more intimate and immersive culinary experience in Genoa, consider a private cooking class held in the home of a local Italian family.
At $153.27 per person, you’ll learn authentic family recipes, create a connection with the host, and cook and taste 3 local dishes.
The 4-hour class includes local wines, beverages, and a workstation with utensils and ingredients. Taught in English and Italian by a certified cook who shares family cooking wisdom, the experience has a minimum of 2 participants.
However, with a 1/5 rating based on a single negative review, be sure to carefully consider the potential issues with communication and event cancellation.
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The Sum Up
Genoa offers a range of immersive cooking classes that allow you to learn traditional Genoese cuisine from local experts. Whether you prefer hands-on lessons, market tours, or intimate home-based experiences, there’s an option to suit your interests and skill level. These classes provide an authentic taste of Genoese food culture and an opportunity to create delicious dishes you can recreate at home.