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Genoa Focaccia & Co. Food Tour

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Pizza is probably the most popular Italian food all over the world. Though less internationally known there are specialities still very important for local tradition such as Focaccia with cheese (typical from Recco), traditional EVO focaccia, and finally Farinata.

You will have the chance to watch them being prepared in the best restaurants during your visit to Genoa, together with our Foodies.

 

Visiting Genoa?

  

Join our original Do Eat Better Experience Food Tour and let us indulge your palate in a memorable and rich dining experience!

Basics

3,5 HOURS

5 COURSES

65€ PER PERSON

Possible Tastings

We always choose the best dishes, aiming to introduce you to our traditions, suggest the best restaurants and make you live the best culinary experience ever. With Do Eat Better you can make your visit to Genoa an unforgettable experience of eating Italy's best preparations.

 

You will taste some of the following specialities in our Focaccia &Co. Food Tour (according to products availability):

 

  • Pizza: our gourmet pizza, soft and thick, flavoured with fresh local toppings. You will taste the best pizza in Genoa!

  • Savoury pastries: thousands of pastries in the world, but come taste our best ones into an old Sciamadda (a typical  "takeaway" from the beginning of 20thCentury).

  • Focaccia with Cheese: 2 very thin layers of dough filled with "Stracchino", (a typical soft cheese from Recco, a small village next to Genoa). You will watch it in the making!

  • Bruschetta: a grilled slice of bread, covered with many different toppings, such as "Pesto", certainly the tastiest and easy to find in Genoa. Perfect with an ice-cold beer.

  • Farinata: a delicious chickpea pancake cooked in a flaming oven. The best one is soft in the centre with a light crisp coating.

  • Classic Focaccia with Evo oil: there are many types of focaccia bread in the world, but the original comes from Genoa. We'll taste the most appreciated by the local people in the best eateries.

  • Artisan Ice cream: in a gourmet ice cream shop, we will try one of the best artisan gelato in town, featuring both traditional and innovative tastes.

  • Caffè: Italian coffee rituals expect you ending your meal with an Espresso coffee.

DISCOVER THE OTHER TOURS:

Genoa Traditional Food Tour
Genoa Street Food Tour
Tour details

Best to know before booking:

 

  • The tour will last about 3,5 hours

  • Meeting point: Neptune Galleon (near Aquarium, one of the best Genoa's attractions)

  • Starting time: 11:45 am (Mon/Sun) 

  • Local foodie Italian/English/French speaking

  • The tour will take place in Genoa downtown. You will taste the best traditional food but also see the oldest streets and the most important attractions of the city:

    • Visit "Sottoripa", see the old friggitorie and laboratories

    • Walk the "Caruggi" district

    • Explore the ancient and certified artisanal shops in town

  • This is a social dining experience: people from all over the world sharing food and stories, enjoying a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Therefore, we have a 3-people minimum and a 10-people maximum policy. If the minimum number of guests is not reached, we will contact you to reschedule to another time or day.

  • Expect one serving minimum in each stop. Water, wine or beer/soft drinks will be served

  • Child policy: children under 5 years old are free of charge. Between 5 and 12 have 50% discount

  • Don’t see the date or time you want? Want to upgrade to a private tour? Email reservations@doeatbetter.com

  • Please let us know if you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances, Do Eat Better will not be held responsible for any guests not informing us about special dietary restrictions, at the time of the booking.

Meeting Point
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