Take a trip to Levanto’s ‘Laboratory of Pesto’ for an indulgent pesto-making experience. Learn how to make Italy’s famous basil sauce with a traditional mortar and pestle and the freshest ingredients. Over the course of two hours, you’ll sample delectable local nibbles like bruschetta with anchovies and taggiasche olives paired with local wine, learn to sample and select premium extra-virgin olive oils for cooking with and, of course, try a taste of your own handmade pesto.
Inclusions
- Valid for two adults (*minimum two to book)
- Two-hour private pesto-making lesson with mortar and pestle
- One glass of wine
- Local appetizer selection
- Olive-oil tasting
- English-speaking chef to guide you
- Printed recipe card to take home
- Two-day Cinque Terre access card
- Available: Wednesday – Monday; 11am (approx.)
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Wednesday – Monday
Availability:
- Available: Wednesday – Monday; 11am (approx.)
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
- Location: LUIGINA il laboratorio del pesto, Via Dante Alighieri, 16, 19015 Levanto SP, Italy
- Please ensure you are at the location no later than the scheduled time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Please allow up to two hours for this experience
- Food and drinks not mentioned are not included. Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
Terms & Conditions:
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Minimum numbers apply for tour to proceed. If a tour fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled
- Tour itineraries, routes and stops may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, road hazards or mechanical issues
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Soleto Travel
Explore the Mediterranean with Soleto Travel Group, a premier operator of small-group and private travel experiences throughout Italy and Malta. Soleto’s itineraries include thematic trips, food and wine experiences, historical and archeological tours, multi-day tours, as well as beskope services, and they are able to offer services in English, Italian and Spanish.