Portofino Guided Tour with Boat Ride and Pesto Cooking Class
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy this guided tour of Portofino which includes a boat trip along the coast, a pesto cooking class and lunch. The activity lasts about 3 hours and you will always be accompanied by a professional guide. The groups are small, about 6 people, for a more personalised experience. At the end, you will even have free time to explore the area on your own.
- Experience for yourself all the attractions of Portofino with this tour with a cooking class, boat trip and tastings.
- Learn at all times thanks to the professional guide who will accompany you and answer all your questions.
- Travel by ferry with tickets included, visit the Church of San Giorgio and taste an authentic Ligurian focaccia.
What’s included
- Guided tour of Portofino
- Professional guide
- Return ferry tickets
- Pesto cooking class
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Step by Step
Discover the charming seaside town of Portofino on this guided tour of about 3 hours. The tour is for small groups of about 6 people and you will be accompanied by a professional guide at all times.
You will start with a ferry ride along the coast, tickets for which are already included, where you will learn about the history and highlights of the area. For example, you will discover the importance of Portofino as a former fishing port and its transformation into a tourist destination.
After the boat trip, you'll head to a local kitchen to learn how to make the famous Genoese pesto in an interactive cooking class. An expert chef will guide you in making this delicious sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese and olive oil. You will discover the secrets of the recipe and learn how to make it the authentic way.
Once you have finished the cooking class, you can enjoy a traditional Genovese pesto lunch while you savour your creation and relax. This lunch will allow you to taste authentic Italian cuisine and experience the unique flavours of the Liguria region.
In addition, during the activity you will also taste a typical focaccia , without neglecting the historical side of the city as you will visit the Church of San Giorgio.
