Genoa: Gourmet Food Tour

Genoa Gourmet Food Tour

This guided food tour takes you through Genoa's historic centre to discover the city's authentic culinary traditions. Starting at the Neptune Galleon landmark, you'll spend three and a half hours exploring cobblestone streets with a local guide who knows where to find the best traditional bites.

Your culinary adventure covers Genoa's signature dishes, from focaccia with stracchino cheese to pasta with the city's famous pesto. The tour includes multiple food tastings at carefully selected local spots, giving you genuine insight into Ligurian cooking traditions and the stories behind each dish. You'll learn about the connections between Genoa's geography, seafaring history, and its distinctive food culture.

What is Included

• Local guide with culinary expertise
• Multiple food tastings including focaccia, pasta with pesto, and stracchino cheese
• Walking tour through Genoa's historic centre
• Stories and insights about local food traditions

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes and starts at the Neptune Galleon. You'll be walking through historic areas with uneven cobblestone surfaces, so comfortable shoes are essential. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the terrain.

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Vegetarian options are available if you inform your guide when booking. Let your guide know about any dietary restrictions in advance so they can accommodate your needs during the tastings.

After exploring Genoa's food scene, you might want to discover more of the city's maritime heritage with a Christopher Columbus House tour or venture beyond the city on a Cinque Terre day trip from Genoa to see more of the stunning Ligurian coast.