The 10 Tastings of Genoa in Genoa - Genoa_food1
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The 10 Tastings of Genoa

  • 3 hours
  • Food Tours
  • Genoa
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Choose one of 3 locals available

Experience hosted by Thomas, Maryhan & one other local

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Ready to taste the best food in Genoa? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Genoa.

Destination
Genoa, Italy
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, FranΓ§ais, Italiano, Русский
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
  • Taste the best of the Italian cuisine
  • Try classic pesce fritto & farinata at real local hotspots
  • 10 local tastings
  • Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
  • It’s not just food; it’s local culture

What you can expect

The 10 Tastings of Genoa in Genoa - Genoa_food1

Fall in love with the flavorful Italian cuisine on this delicious food tour in Genoa! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like pesce fritto to unique dishes typical of the city such as farinata; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.

This culinary tour in Genoa is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Porto Antico, Via Garibaldi, and Piazza de Ferrari and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?

Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.

Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Genoa. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Genoa food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Thomas - Senior Software Engineer

    Thomas

    Senior Software Engineer

    4.916 reviews
    English・FranΓ§ais・Italiano
  • Maryhan - Tell tales few can tell

    Maryhan

    Tell tales few can tell

    5.0
    English・Italiano
  • Nefset - Local Artist, Food&View&Fashion lover

    Nefset

    Local Artist, Food&View&Fashion lover

    4.312 reviews
    English・Italiano・Русский

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at At the entrance of Pasticceria Profumo Genoa - Genoa to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. 10 Tastings

    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

  4. The Classics

    A food tour in Genoa would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics pesce fritto and farinata and taste them in their true local flavor!

  5. Locals’ Favorites

    Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Genoa picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

  6. Typical Drinks

    With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

  7. City Highlights

    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Genoa. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

  8. Vegetarian Alternative

    Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

  9. Special Diet or Allergies?

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Sonia
(About local )
24 November 2024
Great night on our first night in Genova. Thomas met us at our hotel and walked with us to the city center, sharing history, key historic locations, and stories along the way. The food stops were great, authentic, and clearly part of the community. (It's November, but no tourists were to be found on our stops!) Places were so small they'd have been unable to accommodate larger food tours. Thomas also took the time to tailor our tour to our interests. Finally, when Thomas says he grew up in Genova- he means it! Right in old town- we ran into at least 4 of his friends, including his barber. We had a great first night in Genova - book a tour with Thomas!Awesome time!
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Cheryl
(About local )
25 July 2024
Thank heavens I booked this experience! We all had a marvelous time on this good tour of Genova. Nefset was charming, knowledgeable, humorous and very dedicated to showing us all her beautiful cities most amazing sites. The wine she choose was delicious and each restaurant was unique and in it’s own special area of the city. She also tried-and succeeded-in making this tour individual to our family. My granddaughter listed it as a highlight of her vacation in Italy. She went above and beyond any tour guide I’ve ever had. The experience was worth three times what so paid. Highly recommend.Amazing Nefset
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Sebastiaan
(About local )
15 July 2024
Thomas offered us a relaxed, knowledgeable and very tasty tour of the city. Great new tastes and shops with attention and passion for their providence, also insightful for foodies. He also brought us a thorough understanding of the city and its history. Sublime ice cream which provided a memory for a lifetime.Tasty, relaxed and knowledgeable
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DominiqueπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
13 May 2024
We had a marvelous tour with Thomas, we tried many foods, learnt so much about the cities history and architecture. Thomas was so knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and gave us many tips re good for the remainder of our stay. A very enjoyable afternoon!! Thanks Thomas :)Fantastic tour, Thomas was great!
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Dana & BradπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
(About local )
12 May 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Nefset, very knowledgeable on all things Genoa. Food tastings were great and the tour through the city was perfect. She is an excellent guide and we highly recommend her. Genoa Tour with Nefset
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DawnπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
18 October 2023
When a tour is titled β€œThe 10 Tastings of Portofino” and the only exclusion listed is β€œentrance to attractions” but it does not include the tastings…something is very wrong and falsely advertised. Our party of 8 thought we would be in Portofino, but we took a bus to Santa Margarita and then a train to Camogli. After some walking around, we arrived at the focaccia store, and it was there we learned that our food was not part of the roughly $600 our group had paid. Nefset did relent and buy our focaccia bread and gelato, but any other food we wanted to taste was on us. Considering I hyped up this tour for our 6 new cruise friends, this was pretty disappointing to say the least. What was even more frustrating was that Nefset did not respect our desire to take a train back at 3:30 instead of 4:00. It took all of us telling her that we weren’t comfortable cutting the time that close to the last tender boat back to our ship. As it was, the 3:30 train was 7 minutes late, and our tender boat with all 8 of us on it arrived at our ship only 10 minutes before the deadline. I wish that I could attach a photo of our tour description to this review so that everyone can see how we did not receive what we signed up to enjoy.Tasting Tour Without Food?
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BretπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
9 October 2023
Nefset orchestrated a beautiful boat journey along the Portofino and Camogli Italian coast for my wife and I. We stopped along the way to enjoy the beach and most importantly the very best of local cuisine. It was a first class experience that exceeded our expectations. Her extra travel assistance and special photographs captured will last us a lifetime. Nefset is the Best! 😁An Amazing Local Experience with Nefset
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KrysπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
2 August 2023
We loved spending the day with Nefset. We enjoyed hidden gems of Genoa, walked gardens and castles, enjoyed espresso, wine, appertivo, focaccia, pesto, gelato, and more. She finished the day taking us to a grocery store to point out some things to take home. Nefset started as our guide, but we parted as friends.Amazing Genuine Experience
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sandraπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
19 May 2023
Nefset was wonderful. She asked what we were looking for in our tour and went beyond to make our day enjoyable. She was a perfect guide pointing out the high points of Genoa as well as the authentic foods. Her choices were excellent. Her pleasant personality and her knowledge of English only enhanced our experience. Nefset
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Nora
(About local )
4 March 2025
It was lovely and impressive to learn about the history, culture and art of Genova. We really appreciate you explaining everything in such detail and also for the restaurant recommendations.Thank you, you were great!
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SarahπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
28 February 2025
Thank you Thomas for cramming in so much about your wonderful city. Your passion is infectious. It isn’t easy keeping a nine year old entertained whilst walking. The coffee was amazing! Enlightened
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KateπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 December 2024
This was our first time using this platform and we were pleasantly surprised how knowledgeable our guide was. Thomas was not only a very pleasant human being but also smart and well read. We learned so much about the city and its history! We also got a glimpse into every day life in Italy. We highly recommend Thomas - it was our pleasure to meet him. Wonderful - the whole experience
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IgorπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
30 December 2024
Meeting Thomas was a highlight of our amazing stay in Genoa. He is wonderful at sharing his first-hand experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for this wonderful city. He went out of the way in many ways to make our trip enjoyable and we are privileged to consider him as our new friend.A guide who became a friend
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Lisa MarieπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
27 October 2024
Thomas is a born and raised Genoan who loves his city and his tour exemplifies that affection and extensive knowledge of its history. We had a delightful walk around the interesting nooks and crannies of the city as well a stop for two "must eats" of Genoa. Thomas followed up with a list of 'not too miss' museums and restaurants for us. Great tour and afternoon with Thomas
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MarcπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
(About local )
23 October 2024
We (a group of four friends) had Thomas show us around Genova for three hours. Some of us were new to the town, others hadn't been there for some years. The first impression you get of Thomas during the tour is that he is a true Genovese. He knows Genova's history and is up on its current events. He clearly also enjoys sharing his insights and experiences. Trying to navigate the hilly streets efficiently without a native on hand is a challenge, given that the topography includes streets, cable cars and elevators. Thomas not only steered us to the tourist attractions, but also introduced us to the neighborhood he grew up in. Thomas was flexible in adjusting the tour to our preferences and generous with his time. We definitely recommend having him show you around this beautiful city. Oh, and his restaurant recommendations are also good!A pleasant afterenoon walk
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JayπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
23 September 2024
Thomas is one of the best guides we've ever had in our travels around the world. He is smart, knowledgeable, and really proud of his city. He also has that special quality of putting history in context and sharing anecdotes from his experiences in his own travels that allow for interesting dialog. He is very baked into his heritage and shares the backstories of Genoa in an interesting and heartwarming way. Thank you for a wonderful few hours, Thomas. That gelato was super too.Superb Guide in Genoa
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FedericoπŸ‡­πŸ‡° Hong Kong
(About local )
14 August 2024
We had such a great time with Thomas exploring Genoa! He is a very bright person and he arranged every aspect of the tour with great passion. His knowledge of the city, its history and monuments is impressive. You can speak of history, art, food, mathematics, technology with him. Great experience and the city of Genoa is magic! We will be back for sure. Exploring Genoa
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CarolienπŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
(About local )
25 July 2024
We kregen een geheel op maat gemaakte rondleiding. Thomas was super flexibel en dacht in alles mee. Hij kon veel vertellen over de geschiedenis van Genua en ItaliΓ«, liet ons de smaken van Genua proeven en nam ons mee naar een mooie plek om te lunchen. We zouden het iedereen aanraden om een tour bij hem te boeken!Historische en culinaire rondleiding
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ElisabethπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
17 July 2024
I wanted to drop a note and a thank you to Thomas, an excellent tour guide in the city of Genoa. We walked through the city and Thomas shared history, culture and his own personal insights. It was really fantastic and I would recommend. He also recommended a lovely place for lunch and the best gelato after. Thank you!Great walking tour with Thomas
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NatalieπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
4 July 2024
Thomas was very knowledgeable and easy going. He was patient and flexible, and answered all our questions. We enjoyed the tour and the city. We wrapped up with a delicate gelato recommendation. He also provided his personal contact information in case we ran into issues using public transportation. He was caring and thoughtful. Thank you!Great Guide
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EmmaπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
3 July 2024
We had a most wonderful day out with Nefset. She was warm, friendly and a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable and shared so much information with us. We were a group with a toddler in a pram as well as grandparents and were able to take the tour at our own pace. Nefset also was a great communicator in the lead up to the tour and after. Would highly recommend.Perfect day out
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N.πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
(About local )
6 June 2024
Thomas took us on a trip where he made us feel part of the city, that was our main request. Thomas was knowledgeable, pleasant and generous. Highly recommend Thomas, we had a wonderful time.Lovely experience
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MichaelπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
26 May 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Thomas. We learned a lot about this beautiful city and enjoyed some delicious treats. Thomas was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend the evening with. He also provided some great suggestions for other sights and things to do during the rest our stay. Grazie Mille! Fun evening in Genoa!
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MarkπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
13 April 2024
Nefset was friendly and eager to please. However, it would have more enjoyable if she made more of an effort to speak to all four of us instead of just the person walking next to her. She also could have been more proactive in sharing the history of Genoa instead of us having to ask questions.Wlaking tour of Genoa
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MaryπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
27 September 2023
We were satisfied with our Genoa tour led by Nefset. She wanted us to explore our areas of interest and truly cared about being a detailed guide. We saw amazing views of the city and a spectacular church along with the castle and other main tourist attractions. Our thanks to Nefset for a lovely afternoon!Comprehensive Tour
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AnitaπŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
(About local )
23 August 2023
Nefset was a nice easy guide. We had great time with her in genua.Easy and nice tour
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SusieπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
(About local )
20 July 2023
We were a group of 6 for an Italian tour. Thomas was very knowledgeable and personable. The whole group was very satisfied and happy.Great Tour!
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Richard πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
25 June 2023
We had a blast. Nefset was extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and easygoing. She was able to change the tour without any notice and customize it to our desire to experience Genoa like a local. She easily navigated the streets, recommended local places to eat, and took us to a fabulous leather and clothing store - where we purchased leather bags and spent time talking to the most welcoming owners. We would highly recommend Nefset. It was truly a highlight of the trip and the chance to make a new friend. . Experienced Genoa like a locsl

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