--- title: Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 310 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Pesto, lunch and a boat trip rank_in_category: 25 of 26 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-pesto-making-class-boat-tour-and-lunch/ --- # Cinque Terre Pesto Making Class, Boat Tour and Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Three things in one outing: pesto pounded by hand outdoors, a sit down lunch with Cinque Terre wine, and a boat hop between the villages. There is no hotel pickup, the guiding runs in English only, and in rough seas the boat leg is swapped for the train. 4.59 from 46 reviews at €310 per person for 4h. ## Overview This tour is accompanied by a Cinque Terre licensed Tour Guide . Fun combination including a pesto class in beautiful picturesque outdoor location ,relaxed lunch including cinque terre wine tasting , small group boat trip between villages . We take a short walk to the pesto location taking a moment to take photos and enjoy the stunning village surroundings. Next, a fun hands on experience in the ancient art of making a delicious pesto the traditional way. Once the pesto is finished, sit down to taste the delicious pesto served on local breads, olives, salami and cheeses and Cinque Terre white wine. Next, we walk down to the harbour for a comfortable small boat trip to enjoy the spectacular coastline from the sea .Experience the unforgettable sights of the Cinque Terre. We take the boat past Corneglia & head to Vernazza another stunning village on the Italian Riviera. We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in case of: Bad weather Not enough travelers ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point For guests who have opted… - Starts 12:30: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting, Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €185: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €310 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Cinque Terre Tours snc ## What's included - Private Boat Tour - Wine tasting - Lunch ## Not included - Hotel drop-off and pickup ## Itinerary 1. **Cinque Terre Tours** (3h; admission included) - Pesto course with lunch & Boat Trip Manarola Corniglia Vernazza ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 12:30 - 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 Meeting point For guests who have opted for the tour version included the Cinque Terre card 9.30 am  in front of the main ticket office next to the roundabout with red statue , outside the glass building with an elevator inside, Our guide will have a red backpack. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ71xrYKD81BIREWuHLZ4yFh4 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - In the event of rough seas the boat part of the tour will be substituted by train ## Compared with other Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 26** | €310 | 4h | 4.59 (46) | shared | | [Private Boat Tour in Cinque Terre from Monterosso](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-boat-tour-in-cinque-terre-from-monterosso/?format=md) | €176 | 2h | 4.96 (216) | private | | [Where the Sun sets: your 5Terre Chill Cruise](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/where-the-sun-sets-your-5terre-chill-cruise/?format=md) | €110 | 2h | 4.97 (169) | shared | | [Cinque Terre Hybrid Boat Tour from Monterosso](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-hybrid-boat-tour-from-monterosso/?format=md) | €119 | 2h 45m | 4.92 (1521) | shared | Ranked #25 of 26 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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