CINQUE TERRE
The standouts on this stretch of coast.
The 10 workshops travellers book most often along the Cinque Terre coast. Read the reviews, see the prices, then pick the one that fits your day.
Small-group pasta and tiramisu class in Riomaggiore with a local host, hands-on cooking, prosecco, and a sit-down meal.
“My second time visiting these two talented, fun chefs. Great food options and flexibility. Unique location that is breathtaking. It is a bit of a walk/hike to the property. Any type of physical challenges, not recommended. For us, it was all part of the experience.”
Learn traditional Ligurian pesto in Manarola with a small group, marble mortar technique, handmade focaccia, and local wine, plus a take-home recipe.
“What a wonderful, charming and intimate class! So glad I found this experience online. Our guide was so helpful and informative and the tips shared were invaluable. Would definitely recommend to those after an experience that isn’t too busy or hectic as this was the perfect way to spend your morning in Manarola. Highly recommend.”
Learn Ligurian pesto by hand in a Cinque Terre cellar, then taste local wine, cheese, EVO oil, and focaccia for $77.
“Carol was very informative and helpful. She provided the best ingredients and the pesto tasted amazing! Will definitely use the techniques she taught at home.”
Riomaggiore cooking class with Luca: make tiramisu, pesto and trofie pasta from scratch, paired with wine and dinner in a small home setting.
“Luca was very welcoming, charming and interesting. He made creating the small curled paste look so easy, but it isn’t. He made it fun to try it ourselves though we were poor students. Fun nonetheless. We recommend this experience.”
Make traditional Ligurian pesto in Vernazza, then taste Cinque Terre wines and olive oils with gnocchi and lemon dessert.
“Amazing experience. The smells and tastes you will create and then again at home. Carla was so sweet, helpful and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this experience!!”
Make traditional Ligurian pesto in Manarola, learn the stories behind it, then eat your creation with focaccia and local white wine.
“This was the perfect authentic pesto making class. The class is in a small kitchen with the instructor a couple other attendees. It felt like I was back home learning how to cook from one of my aunts. The pesto was delicious and we learned so much about this history and ingredients that go into…”
BarCa Winery in Cinque Terre mixes vineyard trekking, a cellar visit, three wine tastings, and a pesto class with focaccia.
“We were very lucky to stumble upon this hidden treasure. The winery has a charming history that manifests in Andrea’s passion for wine. The tasting and pesto making takes place overlooking the water with a view that left us completely speechless. This intimate experience captured our hearts and our taste buds, we couldn’t leave without…”
Make pesto in Manarola with lunch and wine, then sail Cinque Terre’s coast from Vernazza on a small-group boat tour.
“I went on line to purchase 2 tickets and put in names of me and my wife and the vouchers came and each was for 2 adults I noticed when I checked in at LaSpezia. The even cost me over $300 each fr me and my wife. The pesta making was good, guides provided no…”
Hand-make Manarola pesto with chef Yvonne, then taste it with focaccia and Cinque Terre white wine in 1 hour.
“Yvonne was amazing! Class interesting! Setting and products perfect!”
Cook fresh pasta, pesto, and dessert in a Riomaggiore home, then eat a three-course meal with local wine.
“What a great experience! We learned a lot from Luca and the dinner was amazing! Luca gives the history behind each ingredient and the dish in a very memorable way. Thank you Luca!”
