11. Manarola Private Pesto Experience Focaccia and Wine Tasting
· 1 hoursExperience the authentic flavors of Liguria with a hands-on pesto class in Manarola. Learn the traditional technique of preparing pesto using a mortar and pestle while working with fresh local ingredients such as basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, and extra virgin olive oil. Set among the stunning landscapes of the Cinque Terre, this experience combines culinary tradition, local culture, and breathtaking views for a truly memorable moment!
22. Manarola: Private Wine Tasting Experience Vineyards Tour and View
· 1.5 hoursA refined sensory journey set in the heart of Manarola, where steep terraced vineyards overlook the Ligurian Sea. This experience blends the crisp minerality of locally produced wines—shaped by sea breezes and sun-soaked slopes—with breathtaking panoramic views. As you taste, you’ll uncover the stories behind ancient winemaking traditions, native grape varieties, and the unique challenges of cultivating vines in this dramatic landscape. Paired with local flavors and a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds, it’s an authentic immersion into the true essence of Cinque Terre!
33. Cinque Terre: Pesto Class with Focaccia Tasting in Manarola
· 2 hoursStep into the heart of Manarola, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cinque Terre, and discover the art of authentic Genovese pesto making in this hands-on, local experience. Begin your journey in a charming tasting room, then stroll through a private garden filled with lemon trees and fragrant basil plants, where you'll handpick your own fresh basil. Back in the tasting room, you'll be guided through a sensory tasting of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, learning how to identify its unique aroma and flavor. Your Cesarina will share the origins of pesto alla Genovese, the importance of using local, high-quality ingredients, and how to craft pesto using a traditional marble mortar and pestle — just like Ligurians have done for centuries. You'll then savor your handmade pesto on warm focaccia, perfectly paired with a glass of Cinque Terre white wine as you learn about the region’s native grapes and winemaking traditions.
44. Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria
5.0· 47 reviews· 2.5 hoursManarola wine tasting experience is a nice walk through the Manarola vineyards among panoramic points to take beautiful photos, good local wine and flavors, snacks and an exclusive moment in an amazing old cellar from the 1800s, relax and sharing at the convivial table, nice music.
55. Learn Ligurian focaccia and pesto
5.0· 1 reviews· 1.5 hoursThe focaccia you cook will be so good that you will want to give it back at home, and you will succeed because we will teach you how to make it at home. For pesto I'll teach you all the secrets to give it the best, trust me
66. An easy hiking and a wine tasting tour in Cinque Terre
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hoursThe so called "Cinque Terre" are small, precious jewels hidden between the cliffs and coves of eastern Liguria. This private guide tour will make you discover the wonders of Manarola, an enchanting village suspended between the sea and the hills, surrounded by small vineyards. At the heart of it, an ancient cellar keeps the secrets of local wine production, while a rich degustation will allow you to unveil their taste, together with the world famous "focaccia". In Cinque Terre, this time you will fall in love with taste.
77. Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola
5.0· 57 reviews· 1 hoursImmerse yourself in true Ligurian culture with an authentic Pesto-making masterclass in the picturesque village of Manarola! Discover the ancient culinary secrets of the Cinque Terre in a typical Italian atmosphere, guided by a passionate local foodie. Forget modern blenders—in this intimate class, you will learn to make Italy’s most famous green sauce the traditional way: entirely by hand using a classic marble mortar and wooden pestle. Using only the freshest local ingredients, including sweet basil leaves and premium pine nuts, you'll master the perfect technique while hearing fascinating stories about Ligurian traditions. After the hard work, it’s time to relax! Sit down with your group to enjoy the fruits of your labor, tasting your freshly pounded pesto on delicious homemade focaccia, perfectly paired with a crisp glass of local Cinque Terre white wine. You will even take the secret recipe home to surprise your friends!
88. Private tour to Cinque Terre
4.9· 35 reviews· 6 hoursPrivate tour. DA Manarola to Corniglia through the hills overlooking the sea characterized by typical terraces made with dry stone walls that allowed the Ligurians, already in ancient times, to colonize a rugged and difficult territory. Five villages set in the rock, rich in local traditions and history. Crossing this territory on the ancient paths that connect the Cinque Terre gives glimpses of incomparable beauty on the sea and on the landscape characterized by Mediterranean scrub and vineyards, olive and citrus trees. Snack with tasting of focaccia, pesto and wine, with in-depth analysis of local food and wine traditions. The tour is personalized from time to time according to the interests and physical abilities of the participants.
99. Cinque terre wine tour and tasting with the sommelier in Manarola
4.9· 7 reviews· 1.5 hoursDiscover the authentic soul of the Cinque Terre through its most ancient and fascinating tradition: heroic winemaking! Join a native expert sommelier for an unforgettable journey into the history, landscape, and flavors of Manarola. Your experience begins with a scenic guided walk through dramatic, terraced vineyards clinging to the rocky cliffs. You will get an up-close look at the famous dry stone walls and step into a stunning natural amphitheater of vines, all while taking in breathtaking panoramic views over the colorful town of Manarola and the sea. Learn firsthand how the unique coastal soil, extreme pruning techniques, and passionate production practices impact these rare wines. After exploring the terroir, it’s time to taste the results! Relax as your local sommelier guides you through a professional tasting of three (3) distinct Cinque Terre wines, teaching you how to recognize their unique aromas, notes, and sensations.
1010. Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif in Cinque Terre
4.8· 159 reviews· 2.5 hoursDeparting from Manarola, while enjoying a welcome drink, you will sail through the entire Cinque Terre coast, to Punta Montenero which closes the southeast side of the wonderful Cinque Terre National Park. You will also have the chance to swim near the coast, diving into the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea. Once everyone is back on the boat, we will head to Punta Mesco, the most northwestern point of the National Park. From there you can admire the fascinating landscape of lights and colours and - if you are lucky enough - you will see the dolphins playing on the surface of the sea. On the tour we stop to take pictures of the villages of the Cinque Terre while our skipper explains and gives more detailed information for the villages of the Cinque Terre. We stop at some places to swim and snorkel, and there is compressed onboard aperitif with local wine, soft drinks.
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