9 tours · €45–€310 per person · ★ 4.9
For a Cinque Terre pesto class or a tasting, we picked 9 tours by hand: we read every listing and kept only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €45 per person for a lemon grove walk with tastings to €310 for a pesto class with a boat tour and lunch. On a Vernazza pesto course, you make pesto with a mortar and taste local wines with focaccia and cheese, combining cooking and tasting in the same visit.
A quick way to choose: for a Cinque Terre wine tasting in Manarola, food is included but extra glasses cost more; the lemon walk has short, steep sections, so wear closed shoes; the pesto class with a boat tour excludes hotel pickup. The best reviewed Cinque Terre pesto classes come first below.
Manarola wine tasting experience is a nice walk through the Manarola vineyards among panoramic points to take beautiful photos, good local wine and fl...
Immerse yourself in true Ligurian culture with an authentic Pesto-making masterclass in the picturesque village of Manarola! Discover the ancient culi...
A short but fascinating hike overlooking the sea to discover Vernazza and the terraced landscape of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Al...
Pesto class & Wine tasting Unique opportunity to get to know our cellar, its history, its wines, the heroic viticulture of the Cinqueterre. -Vineyard ...
Do you love pasta, pesto and tiramisù? This class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make our local handmade pasta (Trofie), its traditional...
Since 2019, we are the first to offer Vernazza an experience dedicated to preparing pesto in the mortar, combining cooking, territory, conviviality, a...
Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Cinque Terre cuisine and taste the fr...
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to ...
This tour is accompanied by a Cinque Terre licensed Tour Guide . Fun combination including a pesto class in beautiful picturesque outdoor location ,r...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by What you make or taste, setting, rating, review count and booking constraints.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 9 handpicked cooking classes and tastings in Cinque Terre by what you make or taste, setting, wine inclusions and booking conditions.
Book Manarola for mortar pesto, focaccia and a glass of white wine; no full meal: 4.97 from 61 reviews at €83 per person for 1h.
Book Manarola's vineyard walk and cellar wine tasting with food; avoid with back trouble: 5 from 63 reviews at €110 per person for 2h 30m.
For a home meal, book Riomaggiore's trofie, pesto and tiramisu class with wine; minimum two: 4.87 from 75 reviews at €108 per person for 2h 30m.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manarola Pesto Class & Wine | Pesto, focaccia and white wine | €83 per person | 4.97★ (61) | 1h | Tasting only, no full meal |
| Manarola Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk | Vineyard walk and cellar wines | €110 per person | 5★ (63) | 2h 30m | Vineyard climb unsuitable with back trouble |
| Riomaggiore Pasta, Pesto & Tiramisu | Home meal with pasta and wine | €108 per person | 4.87★ (75) | 2h 30m | Minimum two guests; no bathroom |
| Winery Trek, Wine Tasting & Pesto Class | Private winery wine and pesto | €65 per person | 4.88★ (59) | 1h 30m | Private visit charged per person |
| Vernazza: Pesto Class snacks | Cellar pesto with snacks | €62 per person | 4.85★ (115) | 1h 30m | Gnocchi only on the midday option |
| Riomaggiore Home Cooking Class & Meal | Home meal from three recipes | €179 per person | 4.83★ (46) | 3h | Minimum two guests; shared table |
| Vernazza Lemon Tour & Tasting | Lemon grove and limoncino | €45 per person | 4.97★ (36) | 2h | Minimum two guests; steep sections |
| Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour & Lunch | Pesto, lunch and a boat trip | €310 per person | 4.59★ (46) | 4h | Rough seas replace the boat leg with a train |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
Decide by whether you want to eat or just taste: the Vernazza cellar pesto course at €62 serves snacks with the sauce, a Riomaggiore home class at €179 sits you down to a full meal. 9 classes and tastings sit here, 1 private, a median 2.5 hours at €108 per person, the middle 50% €65 to €159, from €45, run by 8 operators. The Vernazza pesto course is 4.85 from 115 reviews at €62 and adds gnocchi on its midday option; the Riomaggiore home cooking class, 4.83 from 46 reviews at €179, cooks three recipes and asks for two guests.
See classes and tastings under €80 → See classes of at least 3 hours →
Keep one class per day and expect about €108 per person for a median 2.5 hours: the Vernazza lemon and limoncino tasting at €45 is a tasting, not a class, and a home meal takes the afternoon. 8 of the 9 listings that state a duration take up to three hours and 1 runs three to five, so this is an afternoon rather than a day. Prices start at €45 with the middle 50% at €65 to €159 per person. The Vernazza lemon grove and limoncino tasting is 4.97 from 36 reviews at €45 with two guests to book; the Riomaggiore Pasta & Tiramisu listing is 4.85 from 170 reviews at €159 per person for the Express pesto option.
Choose the Vernazza cellar course for pesto, focaccia and wine; gnocchi belongs to its midday option. For a cooked meal at a shared table, choose the Riomaggiore home class. Vernazza pesto and wine course: 4.85 from 115 reviews, €62 per person. This starting price is for snacks; the midday option includes gnocchi at its own price. Riomaggiore Home Cooking Class & Meal: 4.83 from 46 reviews, €179 per person. You eat what you cook, with wine and coffee. Tell the operator about allergies and dietary needs.
Choose Vernazza for the cellar pesto class or lemon walk, Riomaggiore for a home kitchen, Manarola for wine tasting, and Volastra for the private winery visit. Hotel pickup: none of 9. Private winery walk, wine tasting and pesto class: 4.88 from 59 reviews, €65 per person. It meets at the Volastra cellar. Riomaggiore Home Cooking Class & Meal: 4.83 from 46 reviews, €179 per person. The address is supplied after booking. Hotel pickup: none of 9; plan your arrival at the actual meeting point.
See the private Volastra winery → See shared village activities →
For a stroller or infant, start with the Vernazza cellar pesto class, which lists both as accepted. The kids filter is not an age limit for every cooking class. The catalogue marks 2 of 9 food and wine listings for strollers and infants. Vernazza pesto and wine course: 4.85 from 115 reviews, €62 per person. It accepts both and lists nonalcoholic drinks for children. The flag does not describe every older child's eligibility; confirm the child's age for the selected class.
For a private pesto class with wine, choose the Volastra winery visit. It includes a vineyard walk and charges per person, so the fare is not a group total. The catalogue marks 1 of 9 listings private, with a median duration of 1.5 hours. Private winery walk, wine tasting and pesto class: 4.88 from 59 reviews, €65 per person. The visit includes a cellar and vineyard walk, wine tasting and making pesto with a mortar. The listed fare applies per person, even though your party has the visit to itself.
Figures in these answers come from the 9 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.