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Home cooking & cookingclass a Genova
Welcome to my home! After a brief conversation and a small welcome snack, we will cook together a typical Genoese menu (an appetizer, a first dish of pasta, a second and a dessert) and I will tell you a little history and curiosity about the Ligurian cuisine and its traditions We will also eat what I cooked with my family (it includes unlimited water and a bottle of wine every two guests!) I am very happy to share what I have learned from my mother, mother-in-law and the cooking classes I attended: I am not a professional chef!!!
Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise & Swim with Yuri
We will meet you at the harbor in Riomaggiore, and then embark on our magical sunset tour. During the tour, we will slowly cruise up the Cinque Terre coast, stopping in front of each village to give you the opportunity to take photos of the villages from the sea, which is hands down, the best way to capture each village's beauty. Once we reach Monterosso, we will turn around and slowly head back to Riomaggiore. With the sun setting behind us, you will have the perfect view to capture magnificent photos. During the tour, you can sip on bubbles and enjoy homemade focaccia from the local baker, made fresh daily and a must-try food while in the Cinque Terre. You can also jump in the sea for a sunset dip during the tour. Take a deep breath, and enjoy the paradise that surrounds you. Our aim is to make your night, and maybe even your holiday in the Cinque Terre, a lifelong memory and show you 'La dolce vita.' The tour lasts for around 2.5 hours.e your night, and maybe even your holiday in the Cinque Terre, a lifelong memory and show you 'La dolce vita.' The tour lasts for around 2.5 hours.
Learn to cook authentic Italian food
Let's have fun cooking together! Come and learn how to prepare some typical dishes of the Genoese tradition. I will accompany you by telling you the story of the dishes we will cook. After immersing ourselves in the preparation of the dishes, we will have lunch on the terrace overlooking the sea, sipping Italian red wine. At the end of the experience, you will receive your recipe booklet and if you wish, some of the food we have prepared. During the class you will learn how to prepare authentic Ligurian food. We will prepare three different doughs, the filling and I’ll share some tips with you. At the end we will eat together what we prepared: Focaccia,, Torta Cappuccina (a vegetable pie), Pansoti (Ligurian ravioli filled with a cheese similar to ricotta and borage) and of course Salsa di Noci (walnut sauce). If you want we can even decide to prepare alternative dishes in advance (at least one week before the lesson). For intolerances and allergies, we inform you that the following products/ingredients will be used: Milk and milk-based products Nuts Egg Flour Garlic Sweet beets Borage Extra virgin olive oil Bread
Abellonio Cascina Piccaluga - Langhe Essence
We wil made a tour in the vineyard until the top of the hill. there you can see all the langhe hills, and i will talk about the season work into the wineyard. Then we will go into the vinery to learn all the process of vinification adn aging of the wine. And but last but not the least the winetasting! Other things to note is possible take your dog with you if the weather is not good we don't go into the wineyard, just in the winery and winetasting
Genoa's hidden streets & tales
We'll walk through the historic center along small hidden streets to discover charming squares and stately buildings which tell us old tales, anecdotes and recent stories; you will discover the area as if you were a true Genoese, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take surprising pics !

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Tour Privato nel Centro Storico di Genova con un Local
Ciao ! Sono Antonio, sono cresciuto a Genova e sono pronto a mostrarti la mia Città in un modo interessante e divertente ! Ho lavorato come Accompagnatore Turistico e adesso lo faccio per passione. Ti propongo un Tour privato attraverso uno dei Centri Storici più grandi d'Europa, dove vedremo sia le attrazioni principali sia le parti meno conosciute e particolari, difficili da trovare da soli ! Ti racconterò Storie e Curiosità sulla Città, e quello che ha significato per me. Potrai entrare nei Palazzi e Chiese se vorrai. Vuoi dei ricordi indimenticabili ? Sarò il tuo fotografo per un giorno e ti scatterò delle belle foto nei luoghi più iconici del Centro ! Vuoi provare Cibo e Bevande locali ? Te li consiglierò io e potrai assaggiarli se vorrai ! Vuoi conoscere Gente del luogo ? Te li presenterò se vorrai ! Il nostro Tour comincerà da Piazza De Ferrari, la piazza principale della Città. Disponibile anche in caso di pioggia. Parlo Italiano, Spagnolo, Inglese e un po' di Francese ! Max 7 persone per mantenere un'atmosfera Informale, Amichevole, Rilassata e di Qualità ! Siete in un gruppo di 3+ persone? Sconto per voi ! Sono a disposizione per QUALUNQUE Info o Consiglio. Avrai il mio Supporto fino al termine del tuo Soggiorno. Ricordati Sempre che la Vita è un'Avventura
Top Rated Genoa Food Tour- Five Stops
ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Pasta with Pesto - Savoury pies - Focaccia with Cheese - Fried squids - Anchovies - Farinata - Classic Focaccia with Evo oil - Caffè and dessert/ice cream What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the city centre - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You'll be guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant curiosities. We accept only small groups because we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give each person the highest attention possible.
Cooking class with lunch in the garden
In this cooking lesson you will learn how to cook one of the most typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition starting from scratch: of course I'm talking about pasta with pesto! We will knead different kind of fresh pasta: corzetti, trenette, gnocchi, testaroli or trofie, using traditional tools and we will learn the techniques to shape it. After that we will prepare the famous pesto with the authentic ingredients, obviously with the use of mortar and pestle! We will welcome you with a welcome aperitif / snack in our wonderful location, a flower garden a stone's throw from the Genoa Piazza Principe station and once our dish has been prepared we will have lunch together.
Home cooking & cookingclass a Genova
Welcome to my home! After a brief conversation and a small welcome snack, we will cook together a typical Genoese menu (an appetizer, a first dish of pasta, a second and a dessert) and I will tell you a little history and curiosity about the Ligurian cuisine and its traditions We will also eat what I cooked with my family (it includes unlimited water and a bottle of wine every two guests!) I am very happy to share what I have learned from my mother, mother-in-law and the cooking classes I attended: I am not a professional chef!!!
The Secrets of Genoa with Storyteller
We will take you to the oldest part of the historical center and walk through an off beaten itinerary: there's really a lot to see in Genoa, but you need to be willing to observe details cause the beauty of the old town is more likely to be revealed to those who are determined to discover it. We will take you to some charming spots of the city I'm sure you'd hardly find by yourself and make you travel through time by telling stories accompanied by the sound of a small guitar. Other things to note: we recommend to wear comfy shoes and the tour takes place with a minimum of 2 participants
Magic Ride Genoa & Riviera by Scooter
Feel the air, the freedom and the emotion to visit Genoa with a scooter. We can easily visit the main points of the city together with further areas not usually seen by tourist but just as beautiful. We'll have a complete experience with moments of liberty, entertain and personal grew. We'll start our tour visiting the very special & important square of Piazza de Ferrari, then we'll go up to the hills to enjoy different point of views, we'll stop in a hidden square which guard a real antique pharmacy, that produce infused since the Renaissance. Afterwards we'll go down to discover what we saw from the top: we'll see the yachts docked at the Old Port, the old doors of the city (1100 ac) and Via Aurea, the most elegant and majestic street Then we'll go to more distances places like Piazza della Vittoria and 1900 architecture, Corso Italia (sea promenade) Boccadasse (ex fishery village, today fascinating neighborhood of the city) Monument (from where Garibaldi sailed to unified Italy) Nervi (sea promenade with amazing views of Portofino cape) and Bogliasco (fishery town outside Genoa). We'll visit everything with calm and at low speed, in order to enjoy the panorama, talk about culture/history and feel secure/comfortable. You'll have a personalized tour, just you. In case you're with a friend or fiancé and you know how to ride a scooter we can arrange 2 scooters Other things to note Just relax and enjoy the ride. we'll learn many things together and create a friendship
Pesto Sauce Class and dinner in Genoa
GUARANTEED SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 1 METER BETWEEN GUESTS, SANITIZED LABORATORY Meet your host, Cristina, a real Genoese, who has also lived abroad for a long time. She will be pleased to open her home to all curious travelers who want to experience a real Genoese dinner. You will start the lesson by preparing the most famous ligurian pasta sauce: pesto. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano all blended with olive oil. Then, learn how to prepare home made Tagliatelle! Sit with your host and enjoy the fruit of your labour and taste the second course ( typically fried anchovies ). Once the work is completed, you will enjoy the meal and the dish tasting with your local host. You will also taste fine local Italian wine.. Finally enjoy the gelato or dessert with some coffee. After the lesson, ask us a copy of all the recipes prepared with the host. Get ready for an amazing experience in Genoa ! Other things to note You can park your car very close to the meeting point
YOGA FLOW
LUNEDÌ e SABATO al MONUMENTO di QUARTO - Genova GIOVEDÌ e altri giorni ai BAGNI SQUASH di Corso ITALIA - Genova ...Volete riattivare le energie e ricaricare le pile?? Vi guiderò nella pratica...uno yoga dinamico dove impareremo ad ascoltare il respiro, dare spazio e a rimanere nel qui e ora!! Inizieremo con respirazione, riscaldamento, saluti al sole e vediamo dove arriviamo..
Full Meal Five Stops Genoa Street Food
ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 5 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Super tender Fried squids - Classic and delicious focaccia with EVO oil - Typical savoury pies - Focaccia with local cheese - Artisan ice cream - Espresso What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the historical center - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You'll be guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant curiosities. We accept only small groups because we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give each person the highest attention possible.
Portofino Boat Tour with Aperitif & Sunset Party
Boat trip with aperitif at sunset among music, friends and a unique view. Quite flexible timetable, basically departure around 6.30 to explore the Portofino coast with the last of the sun, unlimited swimming in the most hidden and renowned coves between Santa Margherita, Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Camogli; to finish with a breathtaking aperitif at sunset in the place you liked best. The evening ends with a return to the starting point around 9 as the sun goes down and gives us unique colors. There are 2 boats: - A typical 8-metre Ligurian gozzo completely restored in 2021 which therefore has every comfort: awning, bluetooth audio system, fresh water shower, large sundeck and double fridge. The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests plus the skipper who will allow you to enjoy the experience to the fullest. -A new dinghy Salpa Solei 18 from 2023 also equipped with every comfort such as hand shower, fridge, Bluetooth stereo and double sundeck. This elegant and manageable dinghy is perfect for those who love adrenaline without sacrificing comfort and elegance. It can accommodate up to 7 guests plus the skipper. The price of the dinghy is 50 euros lower than that of the goiter due to the different consumption. Contact me before booking in order to choose the boat that best suits your needs!
Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise & Swim with Yuri
We will meet you at the harbor in Riomaggiore, and then embark on our magical sunset tour. During the tour, we will slowly cruise up the Cinque Terre coast, stopping in front of each village to give you the opportunity to take photos of the villages from the sea, which is hands down, the best way to capture each village's beauty. Once we reach Monterosso, we will turn around and slowly head back to Riomaggiore. With the sun setting behind us, you will have the perfect view to capture magnificent photos. During the tour, you can sip on bubbles and enjoy homemade focaccia from the local baker, made fresh daily and a must-try food while in the Cinque Terre. You can also jump in the sea for a sunset dip during the tour. Take a deep breath, and enjoy the paradise that surrounds you. Our aim is to make your night, and maybe even your holiday in the Cinque Terre, a lifelong memory and show you 'La dolce vita.' The tour lasts for around 2.5 hours.e your night, and maybe even your holiday in the Cinque Terre, a lifelong memory and show you 'La dolce vita.' The tour lasts for around 2.5 hours.
Pesto Class, Wine Tasting, Oil Tasting alle Cinque Terre
Learn to make the most famous salsa in Liguria: PESTO!! Cook with me, I've learned from Grandma Linda! We make everything from scratch, by pestle and mortar, using only selected ingredients! We will be in a typical Cinque Terre winery, furnished with stone and wood, a dip in 19th-century Vernazza! After preparing pesto, we will taste 3 wines from Cinque Terre and 3 Ligurian oils and eat our sauce with the typical focaccia!
Genoa over&under
Did you know that Genoa owns one of the Europe's greatest historical centres? Its "vicoli" (the little streets) have funny names and an amusing and sometimes mysterious history. We'll play together to guess these name's origin. Did you know that some "vicoli" are so narrow that the magnificent facades of their buildings were only visible by neighbors? Let's go discovering this and others stories! On the way I will tell you legends, curiosities and tradictions wich made stand out this city in the Mediterranean and in the world! Other things to note Walk duration is approximately 1.30 hour. Suitable for adult and accompanied children. Does not include visit to cultural sites, as museums, art galleries or inside the churches.
Discover Genoa
We'll travel together through time & discover hidden angles of Genoa. We'll discover its beauty and its charm. Known as the Superb from the Middle Age to the Renaissance; important center of the Baroque. Famous during the Grand Tour, to the point of being chosen as a city where to spend a long period of time. Source of inspiration to writers, poets, singers and actors. Come with me to feel some of their emotions too!! We'll discover the origin of Genoa, its meaning and where was born; we’ll discover Embriaco, a hero of the city. We'll walk through particular squares with evocative names, precious churches and the Cathedral, see the tree that gives fortune to the city, see where Einstein lived. We'll discover San Matteo square with its legends and treasures. The will walk down Piazza de Ferrari and Doge’s Palace, where Paganini was in prison and where are sculptured the enemies of the Republic. You'll have opportunity to take pictures from particular angles Other things to note We will do the tour also in case of rain. Pls note that the experience can be taylor made and that the starting time can be changed. We can personalized our walk depending on your interests.
Enjoy a sunset boat tour
Welcome to our experience! With the two captains Steeven and Christian we will leave the Riomaggiore marina to go to the following village Manarola and continue (staying in every village from the sea, to take many beautiful photos, all this always close to the coast), we will continue towards Corniglia, the only village that is 100 meters above sea level, we will make a stop to swim with the fish and snorkel, on board we will offer you prosecco, coca-cola or water and snacks such as the light focaccia, we will arrive in Vernazza one of the most popular villages by tourists, and finally we will go towards Monterosso, the largest village, and we will admire Monterosso from the sea, we will always go back to the coast to admire the sun that sets and we will return back calmly.
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