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By 5 TerrEx

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$128 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • • 100% Traditional Method: No blenders allowed. You will use an authentic marble mortar and wooden pestle, learning the exact time-honored technique still used in Ligurian homes.

    • Intimate Local Setting: Held inside a charming boutique shop in Monterosso, offering a warm, cosy, and non-touristy atmosphere away from the big crowds.

    • Stories Beyond the Recipe: Your passionate local host doesn't just teach steps—they share the history, secrets, and cultural significance behind every single ingredient.

    • The Perfect Finish: Your hard work rewards you with a true Italian aperitivo, pairing your fresh handmade pesto with local delicacies and premium Cinque Terre white wine.

Activity location

  • Via XX Settembre, 27
    • 27 Via XX Settembre
    • 19016, Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via XX Settembre, 27
    • 27 Via XX Settembre
    • 19016, Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy

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Cinque Terre: Pesto Cooking Class & Local Wine Tasting

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

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Language options: English
Price details
AU$128.20 x 2 AdultsAU$256.40
Total
Price is AU$256.40
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Soft drink/Pop
  • Inclusions
    Alcoholic Drinks
  • Inclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby

Activity itinerary

Discover the ultimate food experience in the Cinque Terre! Join this 100% hands-on pesto class in a charming local shop in Monterosso al Mare. What to Expect: • Master the Mortar & Pestle: Step inside a local boutique and learn the time-honored technique using a traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle—exactly how it's still done in true Ligurian homes. • Make Pesto From Scratch: Guided step-by-step by a local host, you will grind fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, Pecorino, salt, and regional extra virgin olive oil to create your authentic sauce. • Convivial Wine glass: Celebrate your hard work with a relaxed, social Italian gathering. Taste your handmade pesto paired with local specialities and a refreshing glass of Cinque Terre wine. Perfect for food lovers, couples, and solo travellers looking to connect with local culture and fellow travellers!

Location

Activity location

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    Via XX Settembre, 27
    • 27 Via XX Settembre
    • 19016, Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via XX Settembre, 27
    • 27 Via XX Settembre
    • 19016, Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy

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