First pesto class? in our Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings comparison. 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.
Trade-off: Tasting only, no full meal.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
You grind the pesto yourself in a marble mortar in Manarola, no blender, then taste it on homemade focaccia with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine. It is a tasting rather than a full meal, and dietary restrictions have to be flagged when you book. 4.97 from 61 reviews at €83 per person for 1h.
Immerse yourself in true Ligurian culture with an authentic Pesto-making masterclass in the picturesque village of Manarola! Discover the ancient culinary secrets of the Cinque Terre in a typical Italian atmosphere, guided by a passionate local foodie. Forget modern blenders—in this intimate class, you will learn to make Italy’s most famous green sauce the traditional way: entirely by hand using a classic marble mortar and wooden pestle.
Using only the freshest local ingredients, including sweet basil leaves and premium pine nuts, you'll master the perfect technique while hearing fascinating stories about Ligurian traditions. After the hard work, it’s time to relax! Sit down with your group to enjoy the fruits of your labor, tasting your freshly pounded pesto on delicious homemade focaccia, perfectly paired with a crisp glass of local Cinque Terre white wine. You will even take the secret recipe home to surprise your friends!
This tour runs every day except Mon, departing at 11:00, 14:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.
You can google map Località a Piè de Campu: from the Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parkings, then when you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A pie de campu experience
Open in Google MapsYou can google map Località a Piè de Campu: from the Manarola's church square you need to take the street on the side of the river that goes toward the parkings, then when you get to the 3rd bridge you will find Laboratorio A pie de campu experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 9 | €83 | 1h | 4.97 (61) | shared |
| Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria | €110 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (63) | shared |
| Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine | €45 | 2h | 4.97 (36) | shared |
| BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class | €65 | 1h 30m | 4.88 (59) | private |
Ranked #2 of 9 in Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €310, median €108; typical length 2h 30m. 1 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings