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Pesto Course in Levanto
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
More questions?
(888) 651-9785
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Overview
Learn the authentic recipe for pesto Genovese with an hour-long, hands-on cooking class in Levanto. Use a mortar and pestle to turn fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil into a classic Ligurian sauce, then enjoy what you’ve made alongside a glass of wine, and a spread of local products.
- Pesto cooking class in Levanto
- Cook alongside a local chef
- Learn to make Genoese pesto from scratch
- Taste local products with wine
- Fun, hands-on way to explore Italian cuisine
- Perfect for all ages and skill level
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Sample Menu
Starter
pesto sauce
Served on bruschetta
Local olive oil
Served on toasted bread
wine tasting
What's Included
Included in the price: pesto course with mortar, pesto tasting with a glass of wine and local appetizers, olive oil tasting, printed recipe.
Lunch
Departure & Return
Corso Italia, 16 , Corso Italia, 16, 19015 Levanto SP, Italy
This activity will end right where it started.From the train station “Levanto” walk straight to the centre following Corso Roma, which is the main road with trees. Turn on the left in Corso Italia go ahead and before entering the square with public garden, you will reach Corso Italia n. 16 – “LA NICCHIA PESTIFERA”.
11:00 AM
What To Expect
Make your way to a small shop and kitchen that’s walking distance from the Levanto train station, then meet a charismatic local chef who loves to share Ligurian food and culture.
Start the class Italian-style—with a glass of sparkling wine and bruschetta made with local olive oil—then learn how Ligurian chefs make pesto using traditional tools.
Next, roll up your sleeves to make the classic Genoa sauce from scratch. Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves, then pound them with salt, pine nuts, and garlic, finally blending in Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil.
Finally, enjoy a glass of white wine and a spread of local products, such as small, black taggiasche olives, bruschetta with anchovies, and a local pastry made with limoncino.
Start the class Italian-style—with a glass of sparkling wine and bruschetta made with local olive oil—then learn how Ligurian chefs make pesto using traditional tools.
Next, roll up your sleeves to make the classic Genoa sauce from scratch. Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves, then pound them with salt, pine nuts, and garlic, finally blending in Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil.
Finally, enjoy a glass of white wine and a spread of local products, such as small, black taggiasche olives, bruschetta with anchovies, and a local pastry made with limoncino.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- There isn't any restriction to attend this pesto class.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY Arbaspaa srl
Cancellation Policy
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Pesto Course in Levanto?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Pesto Course in Levanto?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Pesto Course in Levanto?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Charming class
Samantha_S
, Oct 2020
Awesome class! Pesto was some of the best I’ve had. The couple that runs the grocery store is so knowledgeable and friendly.
Lovely Diversion!
Mark_M
, Aug 2019
Amazing class! Amazing pesto!
Chris_C
, Jun 2019
We knew we wanted to do a pesto class whilst we were visiting the area but a lot of the classes were very expensive. We saw this one and though we'd give it a go. We were not disappointed and had such a wonderful time making and trying pesto. We first got to try pesto made by blender and compared to homemade, then we got to have a go at making the pesto too. There were lots of local ingredients to try and we had a lovely glass of local wine followed by lemoncino to finish. I would recommend this class to everyone, it was really enjoyable. Don't let the price fool you, it is a 5* experience and apart from having to travel to Levanto (which has a lovely beach) the experience would be exactly the same in the Cinque Terre towns.
Pesto class
Trek781685
, Sep 2018
Great fun, I would suggest it for anyone
annasY3593LJ
, Aug 2018
Great fun!
Margaret_J
, Jul 2018
My sister and I had a lovely time...
Liezlann_D
, Jan 2018
This was such a fun lesson and the...
Sharon B
, Oct 2017
Fabulous experience. Very engaging host...
Jennifer B
, Sep 2017
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