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Bologna Food & Market Tour: Tastings, Pasta & Wine★ 4.95 (1,705) · 2h–3h 30m
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Bologna: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Factory Tours with Lunch★ 4.96 (1,298) · 9h
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Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta, Wine & Gelato Tastings★ 4.90 (1,144) · 3h
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Bologna Pasta Cooking Class: Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle & Ragù★ 4.97 (1,084) · 3h€ 74View ›
Bologna pasta and tiramisu cooking class with wine★ 4.95 (967) · 3h€ 59View ›
Bologna: Food Tour with 20+ Tastings & Market Walk★ 4.98 (918) · 4h 30m€ 110View ›
Bologna Walking Tour: City Center, Markets & Basilica★ 4.52 (832) · 2h€ 28View ›
Bologna Food Tour: Tagliatelle, Mortadella & Local Expert Guide★ 4.84 (734) · 3h 30m€ 60View ›
Bologna: Home Pasta Cooking Class with Lunch at Grace’s★ 4.96 (554) · 3h€ 95View ›
Bologna Food Tour: Behind-the-Scenes with Local Artisans★ 4.85 (457) · 4h€ 115View ›Top rated (10)
Bolognese Cooking Class in Bologna: Make Pasta & DessertA traditional Bolognese cooking class held at an organic farm 15 km outside Bologna, where you prepare handmade pasta and a seasonal dessert with a qualified chef, then sit down to eat the dishes you made. The class runs from 2:30 pm to around 7:30 pm with pickup and return transport from the city center included; children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?The guide teaches in English or Italian, so you'll follow comfortably in whichever language you speak; this works well for anyone who wants to learn the technique hands-on rather than watch a chef demonstrate it.
Bologna: Food Market Tour with 6 Tastings & Local WineYou'll taste six regional specialties — mortadella, prosciutto, aged balsamic, handmade pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano and local wine — at family-run shops and the oldest osteria in the world. The guide arranges everything and times the stops around what's actually available that day, so you walk through the Quadrilatero market and past San Petronio without managing logistics yourself. Book ahead if you have dietary restrictions, and plan to spend a few hours on your feet.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food culture without arranging the shops, the timing, or the introductions yourself — the private format and flexible schedule are what make it possible to linger and actually talk to the people who make the food.
Bologna & Modena: Food Valley Tour with Factory Tastings & Winery LunchYou’ll taste real Parmigiano Reggiano straight from the source near Modena, sample aged balsamic vinegar in an old acetaia cellar, sip Lambrusco at a family winery, and sit down for a long Modenese lunch with handmade pasta and local wine—all with pickup from Bologna. Expect laughter, new flavors, and stories you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Bologna Food Tour: Pasta, Parmigiano & Wine TastingYou taste your way through Bologna's medieval center with a local guide, stopping at ten spots—delis, markets, bakeries, trattorias—for aged cheese, cured meats, fresh pasta, and wine. Morning tours include a pasta-making class where you fold your own tortellino; afternoon tours end at a 600-year-old tavern. The whole thing takes three hours and includes entry, tastings, and the stories behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Bologna's real food scene without spending the morning researching which deli to visit or which trattoria has the authentic ragù—the guide knows where to go and what to order, and the three-hour pace means you taste widely without overdoing it.
Modena: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Tasting & Family LunchYou get a guided tour of a working acetaia with barrels dating back to 1905, an explanation of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar production from the family who makes it, and a full lunch pairing the vinegar with Parmigiano Reggiano, cured meats, risotto, and house amari. Shuttle service from Bologna is available on request.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is actually made and used, without the formality of a large group tour — you're eating lunch with the family who produces it, which is what makes the tasting make sense.
Bologna Private Walking Tour: Personalized with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Bologna where you choose what matters—history, food, hidden corners, or all three—and a local guide builds the day around it. After booking, you fill out a short form about your interests, and your guide reaches out to plan a fully personalized itinerary. The tour runs 2 to 5 hours depending on what you pick at checkout, includes pickup from central accommodations on foot, and covers Piazza Maggiore, Mercato delle Erbe, Le Due Torri, and the Fountain of Neptune, though exact stops shift based on what you want to see.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to skip the standard route and spend your time on what actually interests you—whether that's history, food, architecture, or the quieter corners locals prefer. The personalization form and direct communication with your guide mean the itinerary is built around your pace and priorities, not a fixed schedule that works for nobody in particular.
Bologna historical art walking tour: Hidden gems and tastingsA 3 to 4 hour walking tour of Bologna led by a local art historian in English or Italian, moving through medieval squares, Renaissance palaces and hidden corners of the city's university quarter. The tour covers Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica with its world's largest sundial, the Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (home to Europe's oldest university), the Basilica of Santo Stefano and the Two Towers, with stops at food shops and medieval markets. All entry fees and taxes are included; the route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or alone and want to move through Bologna at a pace that lets the guide explain what you're seeing rather than rush between landmarks. The fixed 3 to 4 hour window and included entry fees mean the day holds together without you managing tickets or timing at each stop.
Parma & Modena: Private Food Tour with Cheese, Ham & BalsamicYou’ll meet your guide in Parma and step inside real working dairies and ham cellars—smelling warm cheese and cool air as you go. Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano straight from the wheel, sample Prosciutto di Parma with local wine over lunch, then finish with aged balsamic vinegar in Modena’s attics. It’s honest food culture—with laughter and stories mixed in.
Bologna: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local HomeYou'll spend three hours learning to make three regional pasta dishes from scratch at a Cesarina host's home in Bologna, using their equipment and ingredients. After the class, you sit at their table and eat everything you prepared with local wine. The host is a reviewed home cook from Italy's oldest network of culinary hosts, and the experience is entirely private to your group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pasta-making in a real kitchen rather than a classroom, and you'd rather spend the afternoon with one host's family than move through a group itinerary — the private setting and home environment are what make the learning stick and the meal feel like something more than a class finale.
Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class & Tiramisu with Alessia’s Family TouchYou’ll knead dough by hand in Alessia’s kitchen, shape tortellini under her watchful eye (and Pol the cat’s), taste homemade ragu and sage butter pasta, then finish with creamy tiramisu and local wine. Expect laughter, small imperfections, and genuine warmth — not just recipes but stories you’ll remember.
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Bologna: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio & Local StoriesYou’ll stroll beneath Bologna’s famous porticoes with your own audio and text guide (just bring your smartphone), hear quirky legends in Piazza Maggiore, peek inside historic spots like San Petronio Basilica and the Anatomical Theatre, and maybe even get sidetracked by local snacks or laughter along the way. This tour lets you move at your own rhythm—and feel part of real city life for a day.
Lamborghini Museum Bologna: Supercar Collection & 60 Years HistoryYou enter the Lamborghini Museum on your own schedule—no timed slot, no rush—and walk through six decades of supercars from the Miura to today's hybrid Countach. The collection includes the Huracán, Aventador, and rare models like the Centenario and Veneno. The museum is five kilometers from Bologna's center and reachable by public transport, making it an easy half-day or full-afternoon detour.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Bologna with a few hours free and an interest in automotive history or engineering—the flexible entry means you fit the museum into your schedule, not the other way around.
Wine tasting in Bologna: 3 regional wines with local foodA 45-minute wine tasting in Bologna where you taste three regional wines—Pignoletto Fermo, Sangiovese in Purezza, and Sangiovese Appassimento—paired with local artisanal foods including mortadella, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and balsamic vinegar. A sommelier guides you through an interactive digital game that connects what you taste to what you're learning, making the tasting both educational and hands-on rather than a passive sit-down.Is it for me?Book this if you have 45 minutes free in Bologna and want to actually understand what you're tasting instead of just nodding along—the digital game and the sommelier's guidance turn the tasting into something you can follow and remember, not a performance you sit through.
Bologna: Walking Tour with University Quarter & Piazza MaggioreYou’ll wander through Bologna’s lively markets and quiet squares with a guide who knows every shortcut—and every story behind those ancient stones. Taste local specialties in the Quadrilatero, stand beneath Neptune’s watchful gaze at Piazza Maggiore, and catch small moments most travelers miss. This isn’t just sightseeing—it feels like borrowing someone else’s hometown for an afternoon.
Bologna wine tasting in Colli Bolognesi: Organic DOCG winery tourA winery tour and tasting in the Colli Bolognesi DOCG wine region near Bologna, where you walk the vineyards and cellars of a family producer, learn how Pignoletto and other local wines are made, and taste four wines on a panoramic terrace. The guide speaks English or Italian; the tour runs two hours and includes bottled water.Is it for me?You book this one if you want to taste wine in the place where it is made, with someone who knows the vineyard and the cellar—not a classroom or a tasting room in the city, but the actual winery on the hill where the grapes grow and the wine sits in barrels. The guide is there to show you how it works, so you taste with context instead of guessing.
Bologna Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at Bologna airport or your hotel and driven directly to the other in a private, air-conditioned car. The driver tracks your flight and waits at arrivals if you're delayed, and the price is fixed before departure — no negotiation, no meter anxiety. Ideal if you're traveling with luggage, children, or just want to skip the taxi queue and arrive calm.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage or leaving early and want to skip the taxi negotiation and arrive at the airport with time to breathe — the fixed price and flight tracking mean one less thing to organize on travel day.
Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with LocalsYou’ll step into a real Bolognese home to roll tortelloni and ravioli by hand with locals, then sit down together for a meal of your own making—plus wine and a sweet surprise for dessert. Expect laughter in the kitchen, flour everywhere, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Bologna: Walking Food Tour & Piazza Maggiore with Local GuideYou walk through Bologna's medieval center with a licensed guide who knows the city's history and architecture, stop at an osteria for mortadella and wine, taste authentic tagliatelle al ragù at a traditional restaurant, and finish with gelato at a local gelateria. The tour includes all food and drinks, so you're not calculating costs at each stop — you just eat and listen and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Bologna's food culture and history without arranging restaurants, tastings, or timing yourself — the guide handles the stops and the stories, so you just show up and eat.
Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local HomeYou’ll join a small group in a real Bologna home to learn hands-on pasta making from scratch—rolling sfoglia, shaping two classic pastas, then layering up fresh tiramisu. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo as you cook, share laughs with your host Maria and fellow travelers, and sit down together for wine and homemade food you actually made yourself.
Make Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu in Bologna: Learn From a LocalA 3-hour cooking class in Bologna where you make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, with lunch and wine tasting included. You'll learn to shape tortelloni and tagliatelle, prepare two sauces (ragù and fresh tomato), and finish with tiramisu made from a family recipe passed down over 80 years. The class opens with homemade pizza and aperitivo, then moves through the pasta-making process step by step, with wine education woven through the meal.Is it for me?The class is taught in English, so you can follow every step and ask questions as you work through the dough and sauces. If you want to learn the actual techniques—not just watch—and leave with skills you can use at home, this is the one.
