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Food tours in Liguria

Liguria Food Tours Guide 2026

Eating your way through Liguria: guided tours, hands-on classes, and self-guided routes that deliver.

This guide covers 10+ food tours and culinary experiences in Liguria — Genoese Pesto Masterclass with Mortar and Pestle, World Champion Mortar Pesto Lesson, Genoa and Genoa Street Food & Mercato Orientale Tour top the list. Every recommendation carries its practical details: typical costs, the best time to visit, and what to know before you commit.

Liguria is a narrow, crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy, hugging the Mediterranean between the Alps, the Apennines, and the sea. Known as the Italian Riviera, it is famous for the five cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre, the glamorous harbour of Portofino, and the maritime city of Genoa. Liguria is also the birthplace of pesto, focaccia, and a culinary tradition built around the sea and the steep, terraced coast.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Liguria through its food.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.