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Learn to Make Pesto Sauce in Sanremo Centre - Hands-On Cooking Class for You
Immerse yourself in the authentic Ligurian culinary tradition with a hands-on pesto workshop in the morning - meet your local culinary expert and learn the true recipe for pesto, the prized condiment for minestrone and pasta dishes; after selecting the right ingredients, your chef will show you how to craft an aromatic pesto using local basil and the time-honored technique with a marble mortar and wooden pestle, all conveniently offered through Varoom in Sanremo Centre, Sanremo, so you can pair the experience with nearby stays and activities.
About this activity in Sanremo Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in authentic Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pesto-making class in Sanremo, learning the region’s treasured recipe.
- Work side-by-side with a local culinary expert and prepare pesto the traditional way using a marble mortar and wooden pestle.
- Choose fresh, local ingredients and master a fragrant pesto that pairs perfectly with pasta and minestrone - a true taste of the area.
- Enjoy an intimate, shared experience in small groups (4–6 participants) led by English-speaking local chefs, with instruction also available in Italian and French.
Important Information
- This is a morning activity in Sanremo Centre; expect a full-immersion cooking workshop focused exclusively on traditional Ligurian pesto.
- Minimum age is 18. The experience is shared and limited to small groups to ensure hands-on attention from your local chef.
- Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. If you miss the experience or only partially attend, no refunds will be issued.
- Your booking includes the host and all activities; transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Meeting Point
Arrive at the designated meeting point in Sanremo Centre 15 minutes before the scheduled start time; the exact address and final instructions will be sent with your booking confirmation.
Includes
- A dedicated tour escort or host will guide your experience in Sanremo Centre, so you’ll have a local point of contact throughout the activity.
- Local taxes are included, giving you clear pricing for your booking in the area.
- All scheduled activities listed in your booking are covered, so you can focus on enjoying the experience here.
Excludes
- Transportation to and from attractions is not included, so plan your own transfers around Sanremo Centre.
- Hotel pickup is not provided; you’ll need to make your own way to the meeting point.
- Hotel drop-off is not included at the end of the activity.
Other
- Shared experiences operate in small groups of 4–6 people maximum (depending on the activity), creating an intimate and social atmosphere led by local English-speaking experts.
- Guides and instructors will also communicate in Italian and French, accommodating multilingual visitors to the region.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, ensuring family-friendly supervision during the experience.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes appropriate for the local streets and terrain.
- If you miss the experience, no refund will be possible, so arrive prepared and on time for activities here.
- You must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure to ensure a timely start for everyone.
- No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of a ticket or for a partially completed cooking class.
- Minimum age for participation is 18 years, unless otherwise noted in the activity details.
Customer Reviews
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Very nice host with a lot of knowledge about cooking and the region. Very well organized and deep insight into Italian cooking
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This is a full-immersion Ligurian culinary workshop in Sanremo Centre where you meet a local culinary expert in the morning and learn the authentic recipe for Pesto sauce. You'll prepare aromatic Pesto using local basil and the traditional marble mortar and wooden pestle, discovering how this valued condiment enhances pasta and minestrone.
A local culinary expert or Chef leads the hands-on workshop, teaching traditional Pesto preparation. The experience is conducted by local English-speaking experts, with availability in Italian and French as well.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes suitable for a hands-on workshop. Bring an appetite for learning Ligurian food traditions and a readiness to work with fresh, local basil and traditional tools like a marble mortar and wooden pestle.
You learn how to choose the right ingredients, handle local basil, and prepare a classic Ligurian Pesto made in the traditional way with a marble mortar and wooden pestle. The Chef guides you through the techniques and flavors that define this regional specialty.
The activity begins in the morning with a meet-up to start the full-immersion lesson. You should arrive on time to join the hands-on cooking session led by the Chef in Sanremo Centre.
This immersive Pesto workshop appeals to food and drink lovers, Workshops & Learning seekers, cultural travelers, romantic couples wanting a shared culinary activity, and small groups looking for an authentic hands-on taste of Ligurian tradition in Sanremo Centre.
