Top 5 Food Tours in Genoa, Liguria

March 2, 2022 Christa Meece

Wandering the narrow caruggi alleyways of Genoa is a bit like solving a medieval labyrinth. In the heart of the Italian port city lies Piazza de Ferrari, a main square with a beautiful fountain and a perimeter lined with historic buildings, including the Palace of the Doges the Teatro Carlo Felice, which was destroyed during WWII and subsequently rebuilt. The seaside neighborhood of Boccadasse is vision of pink and yellow buildings that brighten up this lovely fishing village.
Restaurants in Genoa

1. Genoa Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures and Street Food

Genova Piazza Principe, 16134 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy Karl Ziegler Journeys
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Trek through Genoa to discover the best places, hidden spots, best bars, small osterias, secret old shops, secluded squares: taste the real Focaccia and pesto (it was invented here) and the superb trofie at our preferred Restaurant. Be impressed by the phenomenal beauty of the ancient palaces, see the First " Jeans " textile, indeed were invented here... you will see. Drink tasty wine in real 'old style' bars in the old part of the city and wonder in front of the magic of an ancient Templar Hospital. And Welcome :-).

Inclusions: Street food, Drinks in the old Bars, Lunch in a Tipical Trattoria, All transports (Trains, Bus, Lifts, Cable-way), Aperitivo (one cocktail), Guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Everything not listed in 'Inclusions'

Reviewed By d r

We had a great day! Thanks for all of the insights and information. And thanks for being prepared for the little rain and wind we encountered.

2. Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa

Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy Do Eat Better Experience
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The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. 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. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Top 5 food stops in Genoa for a memorable and rich dining experience! Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Wine tasting, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By chrbab

Our family of five really enjoyed our tour with Beatrice. Her personal and sincere love of Genoa and it’s delicious food made us appreciate this dynamic city even more deeply. Beatrice organized the tour so well and we had more than enough beautiful Genovese food selections so that even our teenage boy’s bottomless pits were satisfied at least for a moment. Genoa has the most wonderful food that surely has universal appeal. We strolled through the city at a comfortable pace enjoying a conversational tour that Beatrice had thoughtfully organized as a dinner with appetizer, first, second and dessert courses. This first-time experience has made us want to take a similar tour in other centres in the future.

3. Genoa Traditional Street Food and City Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

Neptune, Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy Guided Tours of Genoa
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Do not miss the opportunity to marvel at the highlights of the historical centre of Genoa, while savouring the delicacies of the Ligurian cuisine and while listening to the stories that your local guide will tell you of the city. The Street Food tour of Genoa is a unique experience that will let you try the main dishes of Genoa on the go! You will meet your local guide at the Old Port of Genoa, and from here you will start you multi-sensorial experience. Enjoy some freshly fried seafood, typical of cities by the sea. Then follow the scent of basil to your next stop, where you will see how pesto is made a try some freshly made! Walk across the main squares of Genoa, Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari and enjoy some typical flat bread, flavoured with oil, onions or olives. If you have a sweet tooth, this is your moment! Enjoy some Italian Gelato and a traditional Ligurian cookie called Canestrelli, in English “little baskets”. This experience will involve all five your senses!

Inclusions: Food and Drinks, Professional local guide

Exclusions: Admission tickets to the attractions are not included (the tour is outdoor), Gratuities

Reviewed By Z1564SZmichaels

Our tour guide was amazing! We highly recommend her for anyone doing tours in Genoa. Very informative and answered all our questions.

4. Genoa Street Food Tour with Local Foodie Guide

Neptune, Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy Super Genoa Tours

Street food is ready-to-eat food made with local traditional dishes and sold in the streets to take with you on the go. Genoa is the perfect place to enjoy street food, for its delicious dishes that easily made to take with you while visiting the city centre. Meeting your local guide in the port area of Genoa, start your culinary journey in the historical centre. Get lost in the maze of alleys, called Caruggi, while savouring 3 different flavours of delicious Focaccia, typical flat bread flavoured with oil, onion or olives. Enjoy how the typical Basil Pesto is made and try some of it freshly made in front of you! Next, walk by the main squares of Genoa, Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari while eating some freshly fried seafood, an authentic delicacy you can find in cities by the sea. End your culinary journey with two sweet treats Gelato and typical Canestrelli, literally “little baskets”, sweet cookies that originated in the Ligurian area. Are you hungry yet?

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Food and drinks

Exclusions: Admission tickets to the attractions are not included (the tour is outdoor), Gratuities

5. Genoa Street Food Tour with Local Guide through Caruggi of Historical Centre

Neptune, Porto antico, Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy Raphael Tours in Genoa

If you want to live a unique experience in Genoa, you cannot miss this tour! In 2 hours you will get to see the main highlights of Genoa while eating typical dishes on the go. With the company of a local guide you will start the tour from the Old Port of Genoa and you will go into the heart of the city, the historical centre. While walking along the alleys, crossing the main squares, Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari, and marvelling at Genoa’s architecture, you will try typical dishes on the go. Learn how to make fresh Basil Pesto and try some on a piece of bread. Try some freshly fried seafood, typical of cities by the sea. Taste some delicious Focaccia, typical flat bread that will be available in three different flavours: olive oil, onions and olives. Try all three of them! End the tour with sweet treats: Gelato and Canestrelli, that are typical Ligurian cookies. Share your love for food with fellow foodies like you, while enjoying some culture, history and architecture!

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Food and drinks

Exclusions: Admission tickets to the attractions are not included (the tour is outdoor), Tips

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