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Bologna: Walking Food Tour & Piazza Maggiore with Local Guide
Bologna: Walking Food Tour & Piazza Maggiore with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (101)2h 30mYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 74View ›
Parma & Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Private Tour
Parma & Modena: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (95)4h 30mYou’ll walk into working dairies near Parma before sunrise, taste Parmigiano Reggiano at every stage with a local guide who knows each artisan by name, then sample aged balsamic vinegars in a family-run acetaia near Modena. Expect laughs over cheese crystals, stories from passionate producers, and flavors that linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 145View ›
Ravenna mosaic tour: Basilica San Vitale & Galla Placidia
Ravenna mosaic tour: Basilica San Vitale & Galla Placidia★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (95)2h 30mA guided tour of Ravenna's most significant early Christian mosaics, covering the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and related sites over two and a half hours. The guide adapts the route and depth of explanation to your group's interests, keeping the experience conversational rather than lecture-heavy. Entry to the monuments is separate.Is it for me?Book this for a first morning in Ravenna or a free afternoon when you want the main mosaics explained without arranging entries yourself—the guide handles the story and the route, so you just follow and listen.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 171View ›
Ravenna: Mosaics Walking Tour & UNESCO Sites Ticket
Ravenna: Mosaics Walking Tour & UNESCO Sites Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (95)2h 30mYou’ll walk through Ravenna’s UNESCO basilicas with a local guide who brings ancient mosaics to life, stand beneath starry blue ceilings at Galla Placidia’s mausoleum, peek at Dante’s tomb, and end with time to explore the city center on your own. Expect moments of quiet awe and plenty of small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%from€ 59View ›
Ferrari & Lamborghini museums with food tastings in Maranello
Ferrari & Lamborghini museums with food tastings in Maranello★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (95)8h–9hAn eight to nine hour guided tour in Maranello combining visits to the Ferrari Museum and Lamborghini Museum with tastings at a Parmigiano Reggiano farm and a Balsamic Vinegar producer, plus lunch in the countryside. Private transport from Bologna or Modena is included, and both museum entries skip the line. Minimum two people required; a private guide is available on request for an extra cost.Is it for me?Eight to nine hours is a full day, which means you can fit both museums and both food tastings without rushing, but it rules out other stops in the region. If you want to see the supercars and taste the food traditions in one trip without building the itinerary yourself, the transport and museum entries are arranged and the timing holds together.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −57%from€ 380View ›
Bologna Food Tour: Dinner, Wine & Pasta Tasting Walk
Bologna Food Tour: Dinner, Wine & Pasta Tasting Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (94)3hYou’ll wander Bologna’s historic center with a local guide, taste handmade pasta and regional wines at real neighborhood spots, explore vibrant markets, and end your evening among medieval towers and peaceful churches. Expect laughter over shared plates and stories that linger long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 89View ›
Ferrari Museum Maranello: Champion Cars & Hall of Victories
Ferrari Museum Maranello: Champion Cars & Hall of Victories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.13 (93)1hThe Ferrari Museum in Maranello is a single-location tour through permanent and temporary exhibitions of the brand's road and track history, from foundational Sport Prototypes and rare Gran Turismo models to hypercars and limited-edition benchmarks that shaped modern automotive design. Entry includes access to the Hall of Champions, the Formula 1 history section, and all current exhibitions. Entry is permitted at any time during opening hours; the indicated duration is not binding.Is it for me?An hour is enough to walk the permanent galleries and the Hall of Victories without rushing, which leaves the rest of your afternoon free for the town or nearby attractions. If you want a deeper dive into Ferrari's racing legacy or the temporary exhibitions, you can stay longer—entry time is flexible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −62%from€ 28View ›
Cremona: Torrazzo Tower Climb & Baptistery Entry Ticket
Cremona: Torrazzo Tower Climb & Baptistery Entry Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (91)1h–2hYou’ll climb Cremona’s Torrazzo tower—the highest medieval masonry tower in Europe—pausing for breath (and curiosity) in its Vertical Museum rooms before soaking up city views from above. Then wander through the Baptistery’s cool halls to find ancient sculptures and quiet corners that linger in your memory long after you leave.Instant confirmationBest valueKids −100%from€ 13View ›
Parma: Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Tastings
Parma: Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (90)3h 30mYou’ll walk Parma’s elegant streets tasting real Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto, fresh tortelli, tigelle breads, and finish with proper Italian dessert. A local guide shares stories behind each dish as you eat your way through lively markets and cozy trattorias. By the end you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like you’ve been let in on something personal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 67View ›
Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto Factory Tour with Tastings
Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto Factory Tour with Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (89)5h 30mYou visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and watch cheese being made, then drive through the Parma Hills to a Prosciutto di Parma plant where you see ham production firsthand. You taste four ages of cheese plus fresh ricotta at the dairy, and Prosciutto di Parma with cured meats and local wine at the ham plant. A professional guide handles the route and the details; hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you only show up and taste.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see food being made, not just read about it — the private format means you move at your own pace, and the guide's local knowledge explains why these foods taste the way they do and why they can only come from Parma.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%from€ 160View ›
Ravenna to Venice: Grand Canal Boat & Gondola Tour with Luggage
Ravenna to Venice: Grand Canal Boat & Gondola Tour with Luggage★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (83)7hYou’ll step off your cruise in Ravenna and be whisked straight into Venice’s heart—luggage handled for you—then drift down the Grand Canal by private boat, wander St. Mark’s Square with a local guide, snack at Rialto Market, and finally relax into a classic gondola ride through quiet canals. It’s all arranged so you can actually take it in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 399View ›
Ravenna: Private UNESCO Mosaics Tour & Dante’s Tomb
Ravenna: Private UNESCO Mosaics Tour & Dante’s Tomb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (82)2h–3hYou’ll walk through Ravenna’s world-famous UNESCO mosaics with a local specialist, stand under starry ceilings at Galla Placidia, pause by Dante’s Tomb, and hear stories that make ancient stones feel alive. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and details you won’t forget.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 250View ›
Bologna: Walking Tour with University Quarter & Piazza Maggiore
Bologna: Walking Tour with University Quarter & Piazza Maggiore★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (82)1h 45mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%from€ 35View ›
Bologna Food Tour with Local Chef: Tastings in the Quadrilatero
Bologna Food Tour with Local Chef: Tastings in the Quadrilatero★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (81)3h 40mA food tour of Bologna led by a local chef and licensed food guide who walks you through the Quadrilatero market district, tasting protected-origin salumi, cheeses, bread and 25-year balsamic at a 1465 tavern, then handmade tagliatelle al ragù at a family trattoria. The tour includes two glasses of wine, water and gelato, and runs roughly three and a half hours on foot through the city center with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?The tour moves between five or six stops on foot over three and a half hours with standing time at tastings, so it suits someone comfortable walking and standing in a market setting. If you prefer to sit down for longer or have mobility constraints, confirm the pace with the operator before booking.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −26%from€ 95View ›
Lambrusco tasting tour in Modena: Cleto Chiarli winery
Lambrusco tasting tour in Modena: Cleto Chiarli winery★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (80)1h 30mA guided tour of Tenuta Cialdini, the Chiarli family winery in Modena's Castelvero hills, takes you through the vineyards and production facilities, then sits you down to taste four wines from the Cleto Chiarli line with local cheese, cured meat and balsamic vinegar. The visit runs about 90 minutes and includes a guide in English or Italian. The estate has operated for over 140 years and sits on more than 50 hectares of Lambrusco Grasparossa vineyards.Is it for me?The estate sits outside Castelvetro di Modena, a few kilometers from the village, so if you're staying in Modena city or don't have a car, you'll need to arrange transport there and back—but that also means the tour itself is self-contained and you don't have to navigate between stops or time your own day around opening hours.Free cancellationKids −100%from€ 25View ›
Wine tasting in Bologna: 3 regional wines with local food
Wine tasting in Bologna: 3 regional wines with local food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (79)45mA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 29View ›
Bologna: Private City Walk, Food Market & Medieval Towers
Bologna: Private City Walk, Food Market & Medieval Towers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (77)3hYou’ll follow a local through Bologna’s lively Piazza Maggiore and ancient food markets, tasting fresh tortellini and hearing stories about crooked towers and unfinished churches. Expect friendly faces, real city rhythms, and moments that stick with you long after you leave those red-brick streets behind.Free cancellationfrom€ 167View ›
Modena food tour: Tortellini, balsamic & local guide
Modena food tour: Tortellini, balsamic & local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (76)3hA three-hour walking food tour through Modena led by a local guide who stops at four restaurants and food sites to serve you tortellini, balsamic vinegar, fried crescentine, and gelato—the equivalent of a complete meal. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares the history behind each dish, and keeps groups small so everyone gets personal attention. Water and at least one alcoholic drink are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat a real meal while learning Modena's food culture from someone who lives there, rather than eating small samples at a restaurant table. The walking pace and small group size let you ask questions and linger at each stop without feeling rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 80View ›
Parma food tour: Parmigiano, prosciutto & balsamic tasting
Parma food tour: Parmigiano, prosciutto & balsamic tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (75)7h–8hA food tour of Parma and Modena that takes you inside a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese factory, a Parma ham farm, and Acetaia Giusti's balsamic vinegar estate, with tastings at each stop and a local guide in English or Italian. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Parma are included; the tour runs 7 to 8 hours and operates in most weather.Is it for me?If you're staying in Parma without a car, pickup at the train station hotel means you don't need to arrange transport to the farms and factories—the guide handles the route and timing across all three stops, so the day stays on schedule without you building it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 165View ›
Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with Locals
Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with Locals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (75)2h 30mYou’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.Free cancellationKids −61%from€ 65View ›
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