Description
- Convenient meeting location near your Genoa Cruise Terminal!
- 2 hours for food tasting and food stories!
- 2 wine tastings from the Liguria Region!
- Street food style tasting including Fried Fish, Focaccia, and Farinata!
- Pesto sauce tasting and workshop!
- Local sweets, ice cream or patisserie bites like Baci di Dama!
- Visit the birthplace of Columbus and the stunning Chiesa di San Lorenzo!
- Six Delicious Tastings from Fish to Focaccia and local flat bread!
Immerse yourself in a new gastronomic experience and discover the true flavors of Genoa! Taste delicious local food and wine while you learn about the fascinating history of this charging city in Italy!
Your guided excursion will start once you meet your friendly guide at a convenient meeting location near your cruise terminal. Once you do your check-in, your guide will take you on a journey through the flavors of Liguria, starting with pesce fritto, a deliciously crispy fried fish that brings the coastal heritage of Genoa to life. As you savor this iconic street food, you'll also stand in front of the birthplace of the legendary navigator, Christopher Columbus, and hear captivating tales of his daring voyages.
Your culinary adventure continues with a visit to a traditional bakery, where you will fill your nose with the fragrant aroma of olive oil and indulge in freshly baked focaccias, featuring unique combinations of chickpeas and flour. As you go through Genoa’s charming medieval alleys, your guide will highlight the city’s stunning architecture, from towering medieval gates to graceful Renaissance palaces, each a testament to the city’s magnificence.
Next in your itinerary, you will make a must-stop at the Chiesa di San Lorenzo, the majestic cathedral, where you will marvel at its Romanesque facade. Then, dive into the flavors of the region with a taste of the world-famous pesto, traditionally made by hand using basil, pine nuts, and a mortar, an essential Ligurian delicacy.
Crowned your time in Genoa with two expertly selected local wines, chosen to complement the rich flavors of Genoese cuisine. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s winemaking traditions and the distinctive qualities of these delicious wines.
Finally, you will end your experience in Panera, a traditional dessert that combines the creamy richness of ice cream with the unexpected flavor of espresso, a true Genoese treat to cap off your experience.
Once the excursion comes to an end, you will return to the original meeting point where your excursion begins so you can go back to your cruise ship or, you can keep discovering the charming Genoa at your own expense if time allows.
Where we meet
For this Genoa 2 Hour Guided Walking Food and Wine Tasting Excursion, you will meet at a convenient meeting location just 6 minutes by taxi from your cruise ship pier in Genoa. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket
Cancellation
For the Genoa 2 Hour Guided Walking Food and Wine Tasting Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
