Cellar pesto with snacks in our Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings comparison.
Trade-off: Gnocchi only on the midday option.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Pesto ground by hand in a mortar inside a stone and wood cellar in Vernazza, with focaccia, cheeses and olive oils to start, three local wines to taste and gnocchi on the midday slot. A gluten free version is available, the wine is for adults only, and tips are on top. 4.85 from 115 reviews at €62 per person.
Since 2019, we are the first to offer Vernazza an experience dedicated to preparing pesto in the mortar, combining cooking, territory, conviviality, and tasting. You will learn to prepare pesto by hand, using selected ingredients. The experience takes place in a typical Cinque Terre cellar, with stone and wood, reminiscent of the atmosphere of old Vernazza.
12:30 - PESTO CLASS
We will start with wine, focaccia, cheeses, and extra virgin olive oils. You will prepare your pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. The pesto will then be used to dress the gnocchi which you will eat with a third wine. We will conclude with limoncello and chocolate.
3:00 PM or 5:30 PM – PESTO SNACK CLASS
After a taste of wine, you will prepare the pesto in the mortar while tasting a second wine. We will accompany it with focaccia, cheeses, oils, and a third wine. Finally, a real little shoe with bread and focaccia directly in the mortar!
If you want the class in French, communicate it at the time of the reservation.
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 12:30, 15:00, 17:30. 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.
From the train station, go up about 20 meters along the main street. You will find Five Senses on the left, inside a small square with cobblestone paving. You will easily recognize the place thanks to our "Cinque Sensi" sign and the large outdoor umbrella.
Open in Google MapsFrom the train station, go up about 20 meters along the main street. You will find Five Senses on the left, inside a small square with cobblestone paving. You will easily recognize the place thanks to our "Cinque Sensi" sign and the large outdoor umbrella.
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 · #6 of 9 | €62 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (115) | shared |
| Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria | €110 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (63) | shared |
| Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola | €83 | 1h | 4.97 (61) | shared |
| Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine | €45 | 2h | 4.97 (36) | shared |
Ranked #6 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