Genoa Food Tour: Taste Authentic Local Cuisine

Savor Genoa’s authentic flavors with traditional dishes and local wines. Explore historic streets, uncover hidden gems, and dive into the city’s rich culinary heritage.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Casa di Colombo - The tour starts at one of Genoa’s most iconic landmarks: the house of Christopher Columbus.
  • Palazzo Ducale - Admire the stunning Palazzo Ducale, the historic seat of power in ancient Genoa.
  • Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova - Visit the magnificent San Lorenzo Cathedral, the most significant church in…
What's Included
  • Vegan, Vegetarian, family and pet friendly
  • 2 of the best Ligurian wine
  • In-person guide: English, Spanish, Italian
  • 5 typical dishes from Genoa: focaccia, farinata, pesto, panera, pesce fritto
  • 2 hours of food and wine tasting with a local guide explaining the history of Genoa
  • Menu based on your preferences or needs
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Savor the genuine flavors of Genoa with an array of traditional dishes. From the renowned pesto alla genovese to delectable focaccia, Farinata, and more! Each mouthful provides a taste of the city’s rich culinary heritage. Pair your meal with the finest local wines. This tour features tastings of Genoese wines, offering a true experience of the region’s…

Location
Christopher Columbus' House
Via di Porta Soprana
The starting point is located directly in front of Christopher Columbus' house on "Vico Dritto di Ponticello." You will recognize the guide as they will be holding a little red flag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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_juliak_traveling_
Jul 7, 2025
Very fun and memorable - Such a fun and memorable tour. I went with my friend as their birthday gift and it was perfect. It truly is what was listed and so much more. The tour guide is very kind and well versed with the area. Highly recommend if you wish to try what Genoa is known for (when it comes to food and wine). Even without the food part of the tour the history and culture lesson was very interesting and worth the price alone. Very worth while if you have the time.
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Emily_m
Jul 6, 2025
Lorenzo is a hometown... - Lorenzo is a hometown guy. Very knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. Excellent service.
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Derek_e
Jul 3, 2025
Nice tour to see some hidden local gems… - Lorenzo was our tour guide. He was really nice and very knowledgeable. Took us to some small local food spots to have fish, focaccia, cookies, wine and pesto. He also showed us some churches and other spots. I wish instead of the fish we could’ve enjoyed some local pizza. The picture of the tour showed pizza and so that is what we were expecting. We’re not seafood enthusiasts, and we had purposely waited to eat on the tour, so that is the only minor complaint we had. Otherwise it was a very good tour.
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Faraway255868
Jul 2, 2025
Must do while in Genoa - My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. Lorenzo was a great guide that not only had us sampling some of the great local cuisine/wine, he also gave us a tour of the area we would have never seen. Like the nondescript church we would’ve passed right by. It was amazing. Highly recommended. Thank you Lorenzo.
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Smwatson0330
Jul 1, 2025
Great but it’s a Genoa tour with food and wine samples - It was a great tour and our tour guide was phenomenal however I feel like the description should be updated. It’s a tour of Genoa with a few food and wine samples. The focus is on Genoa not food and wine like the description leads you to believe.
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Jimoq6509zs
Jun 30, 2025
Great afternoon walk through town! - Lorenzo did a great job, he is very engaging, and loves Genoa! We went on a very hot day and he made sure everyone was waken care of.
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Allysonw535
Jun 30, 2025
Book This Gem! - We had an amazing day exploring Genova with Lorenzo! He takes such pride in showcasing the beauty of his city and made sure all guests were comfortable as we walked during an extremely hot day. We learned a lot, ate great food and enjoyed the wine to finish off the day. Easy to get to and back the cruise terminal for those looking for an excursion at a great price.
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Brittany_b
Jun 29, 2025
Great little tour of Genova - Great time! Wonderful food tastings and a bit of history of Genova. You walk on this tour, which my group enjoyed.
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Brittany_b
Jun 29, 2025
Great Tour and tasting of Genova - This tour was great. Enjoyed all of the food we tried. I like that it was a small group that felt personal. Lorenzo gave us good information and answered any questions we asked.
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Ladytee28
Jun 28, 2025
Lorenzo is the best !! - We had a beautiful evening tour with Lorenzo. He was so informative and fun while teaching us about the city that he loves. We tasted pesto, which was delicious, the best gelato I’ve had while in Italy . There was wine and focaccia and fried fish, and each food had a story as to why it is special to Genoa. If you are in the area I’d recommend you take this tour with Lorenzo, you will have a wonderful time !
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).