--- title: Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 115 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cellar pesto with snacks rank_in_category: 6 of 9 (Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-course-of-pesto-and-wine-tasting-in-vernazza/ --- # Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: From the train station, - Starts 12:30, 15:00, 17:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Tasting of three local wines - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €40: ages 0 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person for the Pesto Class snacks option; other options up to €69 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Vernazza Cinque Sensi ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Pesto Class snacks | €62 / person | English, Italian | Pesto Class snacks | | Pesto Class and Wine Tasting in Vernazza, Cinque Terre, 12:30 pm | €69 / person | English, French, Italian | - | ## What's included - Focaccia, oils, cheeses - Tasting of three local wines - Alternative gluten-free for celiacs/intolerant - At 12:30 gnocchi - Water (and non-alcoholic drinks for children or adults who do not drink alcohol) - Pesto preparation with mortar - Speaking guide English and Italian (French on request) ## Not included - Tips ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTzgRQynw1BIRyGMBfAHAczk ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Alcoholic beverages are reserved for those over 18 years of age. Minors may substitute with carbonated beverages. ## Compared with other Pesto Classes & Wine Tastings | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 9** | €62 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (115) | 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 | | [Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-authentic-pesto-cooking-class-wine-in-manarola/?format=md) | €83 | 1h | 4.97 (61) | 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 | 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. 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