Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert

4.9 (572 reviews) Genoa, Italy
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Genoa through its flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the charming streets of this vibrant port city. Taste the dishes locals love, from classic traditional recipes to the freshest seafood and regional specialties. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Genoese culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience.

Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite.

Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Italian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.

Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

Options

Genoa Street Food Tour

Street Food Tour: The best way if you want to experience our culinary tradition and eat where locals love to. It incorporates at least five Street Food dishes served at different restaurants.

Genoa Street Food+ Drink Card

Special Drink Card : (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered.

Genoa Traditional + Drink Card

Special Drink Card (Trad.): (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered.

Traditional Genoa Food Tour

The best way if you want to experience our culinary tradition and eat where locals love to. It incorporates at least five Traditional dishes served at different restaurants.

Genoa Gourmet Food Tour

With our Genoa Gourmet food tour you will sit in beautiful historic cafes, but also in modern and trendy restaurants.

Genoa Gourmet + Drink Card

Special Drink Card (Gourmet): (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered.

What's included

  • English-speaking local tour guide
  • Water
  • At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
  • This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Do Eat Better Experience
    Pass by
    On our gastronomic tours in Genoa, you’ll have the chance to taste some of the city’s most iconic dishes.

    With the traditional tour, you’ll explore the flavors that have shaped Genoa’s culinary history, from the famous pasta al pesto to cheese focaccia and more, enjoying at least four stops at typical restaurants and historic take-away spots.

    Our street food tour focuses on the city’s best-loved quick bites, guiding you through the most famous street food, from crispy focaccia to the delicious fried fish cone.

    For those looking for something a bit different, the gourmet food tour lets you taste traditional Genoese dishes with a modern twist, visiting both historic restaurants and contemporary city bistros, and discovering new takes on the city’s favorite flavors.
  2. 45m
    A taste of Genoa’s most iconic sauce, pesto, is included in all three tour options. The classic basil pesto sauce was born in the city, and you’ll enjoy the authentic recipe made with fresh local basil, pine nuts, and other traditional ingredients.
  3. Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova
    45m
    No visit to Genoa is complete without tasting the famous focaccia with cheese. This specialty from Recco, a small village near the city, features two thin layers of dough filled with creamy Stracchino cheese, offering a soft, gooey, and unforgettable bite. This delicious treat is included in all three tour options.
  4. Piazza delle Erbe
    45m
    Focaccia is a true staple of Genoa, and a must-try for any food lover. You can enjoy it for breakfast, as offered on the gourmet tour, or anytime during the day, just like the locals do, as included in the other two tour options. Soft, golden, and slightly salty, this iconic bread captures the heart of Genoese tradition in every bite.
  5. Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
    45m
    At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy a sweet finish. On the gourmet tour, this could be a traditional dessert from an historic pastry shop, while on the other tours, a refreshing artisanal ice cream made with the finest local ingredients is served, a delicious way to conclude your taste of Genoa.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Genoa Food Tour in front of Neptune Galleon

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
  • For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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