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Genoa traditional food tour

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4.5/5

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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

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Genoa
Duration: up to 3 hours 30 minutes
Language: English, Italian
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Small group
Lunch

Why you’ll love this…

  • 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

Important to know

  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 people per booking
  • There is a maximum of 12 people per tour group

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Minimum of one dish at each stop
  • 5 stops for tastings
  • Food tasting/lunch
  • Wine tasting
  • Multilingual local foodie guide

What’s not included

  • Gratutities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE

Meeting point:

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

Provider

Do Eat Better Experience


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464