--- title: Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 83 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First pesto class? rank_in_category: 2 of 9 (Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-30 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-authentic-pesto-cooking-class-wine-in-manarola/ --- # Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola **Guidekin's take:** 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. **First pesto class?:** 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) ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: You can google map Località a Piè de… - Starts 11:00, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: 1 glass of Cinque terre white wine, Pesto… ## Key facts - Price: from €83 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: CURIOSEETY ## What's included - 1 glass of Cinque terre white wine - Pesto tasting with Home made focaccia - Pesto with mortar Hands-on cooking class ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0f96RSv71BIR0RZ3d4kbals ## Good to know - Communicate in advance any dietary restriction. ## Compared with other Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 9** | €83 | 1h | 4.97 (61) | shared | | [Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/manarola-wine-tasting-experience-with-maria/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (63) | shared | | [Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/lemon-tour-in-vernazza-with-tasting-of-our-limoncino-and-wine/?format=md) | €45 | 2h | 4.97 (36) | shared | | [BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/barca-winery-cinqueterre-trekking-wine-tasting-pesto-class/?format=md) | €65 | 1h 30m | 4.88 (59) | private | Ranked #2 of 9 in Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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