Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Local guide
Bottled water
One alcoholic beverage included (get the Drink Card option for more)
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy
The meeting point is in front of Neptune Galleon
Return Details
Molo Ponte Calvi, 16124 Genova GE, Italy
The meeting point is in front of Neptune Galleon
Do Eat Better Experience, Genoa, Italy During our gastronomic tours in Genoa, you can taste some of the iconic dishes of this magnificent city. Choosing the traditional tour you will discover the dishes that have made the history of the city such as the famous pasta al pesto, cheese focaccia and much more, in a tour with at least 4 stops between typical restaurants and historic take-away restaurants. Our street food tour will take you instead to the discovery of the most famous street food in the city, from the famous focaccia to the delicious fried fish cone. On the other hand, with the gourmet food tour you will discover traditional dishes in a gourmet key, in historical places but also in the most modern city bistros, discovering the Genoese culinary innovation.
Piazza Banchi, 16123 Genova GE, Italy You will star the tour with one of the most famous dishes of Genoa, Pasta with pesto: classic basil Pesto sauce was born in Genoa. You will have the chance to taste the authentic recipe made of local fresh basil and pine nuts!
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, Genoa, Italy You can't visit Genoa without tasting typical Savoury pies: there are thousands of pies in the world, but come taste our best ones into an old Sciamadda (a typical "takeaway" from the beginning of 20thCentury).
You will try also the unforgettable Focaccia with cheese: 2 very thin layers of dough filled with "Stracchino", (a typical soft cheese from Recco, a small village next to Genoa).
Piazza delle Erbe, Genoa, Italy Genoa is a harbour city with traditional seafood-based cuisine, so it's a must try!
Fried squids - Our tender fried squids will melt in your mouth!
Stockfish - cooked with pine nuts, potatoes and "Taggiasca" olives, a special recipe from Genoa!
Anchovies - freshly fished, traditionally one of the most famous fish of our Seas.
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari, Genoa, Italy At the end you will try the typical Frisceu: small fried pancake with vegetables. Best for entrees and appetizers.
Finally delicious Artisan ice cream in a gourmet ice cream shop, and Espresso.
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
maureengY9122QR
16 Jun 2025
A very good taste of pesto and focaccia!! A little walking but many rests.
History and architecture!! Would recommend!
Chris_B
10 Jun 2025
Great way to get your bearings in a new city. A fantastic guide with great knowledge of the city’s history and , of course, the food. Will not be needing dinner tonight. Thank you.
Linda_V
09 Jun 2025
Marina was an awesome tour guide-hostess! She was very through on the history & the food we are. The Genova focaccia was amazing. Literally melt in your mouth. In America are focaccia and pizza has a thick crust which I think really takes away from the thin crust. That is the original coming out of general. We wandered the city and saw many of the important historical sites and finished our tour with amazing gelato.!
We wanted to go on a hike the next day and I checked with Marina via WhatsApp and she responded quickly with locations that were close to where we were staying and easy to access by train. She included maps and all that was pertinent to our adventure.
She really was a delight. Her English is excellent and we would definitely go with her again on the tour. It is more than just food!
Pesto is America is so very different than the real authentic pesto of Genova. There is nothing like it.
This tour in
Genoa
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Do Eat Better Experience
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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