Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Do Eat Better Experience
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.
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.
Options
Genoa Gourmet + Drink Card
Special Drink Card (Gourmet): You can have at least 3 alcoholic drinks. You can choose wine, beer or other drinks (ages 18+).
Genoa Street + Drink Card
Special Drink Card: You can have at least 3 alcoholic drinks. You can choose wine, beer or other drinks (ages 18+).
Genoa Traditional + Drink Card
Special Drink Card (Trad.): You can have at least 3 alcoholic drinks. You can choose wine, beer or other drinks (ages 18+).
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 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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
542 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I just love food!!!
Justin I,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This small group tour was wonderful. We got all the good local foods. The pesto at the restaurant was so amazing we were actually trying to buy it and bring it home. No dice though they didn't sell it, and I have tried and can't recreate it lol. The guide was wonderfully knowledgeable not only for food but for things as we walked around. We still got to see sights as we walked around getting food. I did the traditional tour and wouldn't change a thing. We even go to see some of the focaccia being made and flipped in the air to thin it out.
Excellent tour with Maddalena!yummy!
tartan,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the gourmet option with drinks food tour with Maddalena on June 10. She is an excellent local tour guide who is very easy to chat with and did not walk at an overly fast pace which was great. We started with “breakfast” focaccia with cappuccino or wine; then 3 types of lovely pasta; next the thin local type focaccia el fromaggio with cheese in the middle and on top in 3 flavours; and then panarello cake with a filling and another lovely coffee with whipped cream to finish. We walked to the meeting point from the cruise port. It is about a 12 -15 minute walk along the waterfront. We went down the big set of stairs as soon as we left the cruise port to stay on the lower level by the water. The meeting point is by the huge Galleon replica ship. We had a wonderful tour and would be happy to recommend.
Fantastic & Full!
Irene E,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an afternoon full of fantastic food! Laura, our guide, was very sweet & knowledgeable. She grew up in Genoa, so she is well versed in the cuisine. So much food on this tour! Come hungry!
Great experience and Fantastic food
shwa95,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, Deborah was full of local knowledge and the food was incredible.
The best tour of Genova
529martic,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marina is incredible, her explanations filled in all the blanks about Genoa
Amazing
Tony G,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day trying local food, totally recommend it. Our guide Laura was awesome, super knowledgeable and helpful.
Amazing TOUR!
Culture609273,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Levantea was an amazing guide. She was fun and very knowledgeable. We loved the tour,history,and the food. Highly recommend!
Perfect walk/eat through of the city
grantwV5757XV,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valentina was an incredible tour guide, knew all the ins and outs of Genoa. A must have for anyone visiting.
Excellent visit, thank you Laura!
Daphné M,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Laura was very educational and interesting! Coming from Genoa, she knew all the secrets of Genoese cuisine, she loves her city and it shows in her explanations. We highly recommend this tour and this guide, especially for discovering Genoa for the first time!
Wonderful and informative tour!
909celestes,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura our guide was super! Heard a lot about Genoa. She knows the history and nice places as the best. The stops (food and drinks) were top!! Had a lot of goodies!
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