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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

1. Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

Take a classic walking tour through the streets of the Bologna city center. With this guided tour, discover the history of Bologna and its major cultural attractions. Make stops at the Asinelli tower, Neptune fountain, and the Basilica of San Petronio. Meet your guide and walk through the city streets admiring the architecture and discovering the most-famous cultural attraction. See the towers of Bologna and marvel at their height and significance. Then, stroll through the Quadrilatero Market, and learn important historical facts. Make a wish at the Neptune fountain and see if it comes true. Then, gaze at the Basilica of San Petronio, as your guide shares its story and welcomes you into the city of Bologna.

Stay Hungry Stay Bologna

2. Stay Hungry Stay Bologna

FOLLOW and TEXT me on IG @stayhungrystaybologna BEFORE booking class to get a bottle of wine as GIFT from my private collection! LISTED IN TOP 50 WORLD'S EXPERIENCE IN 2022!! Meal will be served in my cozy living room with a relaxing candle's light athosphere at night and jazz music in backgorund Air conditioning in all apt for complete relax We will start with a Aperitivo with a glass of wine and my HOMEMADE PIZZA very tasty! As main course YOU will learn how to make 2 DIFFERENT KINDS OF PASTA typical of town Tortelloni Tagliatelle WITH TWO SAUCES: Ragu' (Bolognaise sauce) Fresh cherry tomato sauce and basil You will turn a simple egg into a real dish starting from the scratch. YOU will make the dough manually and I teach you all the chef's secrets During meal, I'll offer a relaxing wine tasting, guiding through some of the best italian grapes. You learn about the story behind each bottle and producer and how to match the perfect wine for the right food. A very accurate selection of the BEST grapes of italy you can CHOOSE from: sangiovese, merlot, chianti, pinot grey, chardonnay from organic italian producers UNLIMITED WINE is included, we can open whatever bottles you like :) Vegetarian Menu' 100% possible, all organic veggies DESSERT: Best TIRAMISU of your life I promise! my grandma recipe that we pass on by generations in my family since 80 years..! I got a nice and cute little red cat in the house names Ragu' :)

Bologna: Torre degli Asinelli Entrance Ticket & Food Tasting

3. Bologna: Torre degli Asinelli Entrance Ticket & Food Tasting

Take in the incredible views from the tallest leaning medieval tower in the world, built between 1109 and 1119. The panoramic view from the Torre degli Asinelli will take your breath away.  After the tower visit, enjoy a food tasting of Bologna's typical products in the city center.

From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting

4. From Bologna: Roundtrip San Luca Train Ticket & Food Tasting

The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna. Situated on the Monte Guardia, the Sanctuary connects to the city center through the longest continuous portico in the world, made up of 666 arcades. At the meeting point, you'll receive a map and a timetable of the return train, which is available every 45 minutes. You’ll also receive a voucher for the food tasting.  This tour departs every day and will help you discover the city from aboard the San Luca Express train, where the audio guides, available in 8 languages, will tell you about the city until your arrival at the Basilica of San Luca. Here, you can visit the Basilica at your own pace and decide what time to return by consulting the schedules on the map. On board, you will find a member of staff who'll welcome you and provide any information you may require. When you return, you will get to taste typical products in one of the historical markets.

Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at Local Home

5. Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at Local Home

Learn the secrets of Bologna’s most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu in a local home, and then taste the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner accompanied by regional wines. During a private cooking lesson from a friendly local host, learn how to prepare 2 distinctive pasta recipes and a tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your expert cesarina host will reveal the tricks of the trade behind these iconic dishes during a fun and informative experience.  Challenge yourself by putting your cooking skills to the test and impress your friends and family once home with a delicious Italian meal.

Bologna: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

6. Bologna: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

Your gastronomic journey around Bologna starts off in true Italian style with a coffee and a slice of torta di riso. Enjoy it at one of the oldest pastry shops in the city, where you'll marvel at the delightful treasures on display and get ready for an unforgettable day of dining in Italy. Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of this city with a visit to the food market. Get introduced to local cheese stalls, where you'll sample different varieties and watch them prepare parmigiana with balsamic vinegar. Then savor a tasty panini with mortadella while your guide shops for cold cuts that you'll enjoy later with a glass of Italian wine in Bologna’s oldest wine bar. Your unique food tour of Bologna continues by experiencing the Italian culinary tradition up close and personal. Sample freshly-picked tomatoes from the market, watch as local artisans craft fresh pasta in all shapes and sizes, and enjoy the delicious taste and textures of handmade tortelli. You'll fall in love with Italy's simple yet hearty cuisine in a truly authentic way. Even after leaving the market, more of Bologna's delicious delights await. You'll visit traditional trattorias and contemporary bistros as you sample some iconic dishes such as tagliatelle bolognese, montanarina and more. At the end of this immersive foodie experience, you'll be left with a newfound appreciation for Italian cuisine and unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever.

Bolognese Cooking Class in a Unique Central Grocery Store

7. Bolognese Cooking Class in a Unique Central Grocery Store

Join Daniele at his grocery store in Bologna to learn how to prepare typical Bolognese pasta dishes like Tortellini and 'Tagliatelle all Bolognese' from scratch. You will also learn how the sauces and broths are prepared before sitting down for lunch together. With a glass of wine in your hand, you'll be cooking up a real feast in the world's epicenter for good food, Bologna.

Bologna: Hands on Home Cooking Class

8. Bologna: Hands on Home Cooking Class

You will be hosted in a cozy apartment in Bologna. Learn to cook like a Bolognese in a typical Bologna home. Get hands-on help preparing your own lunch or dinner from a friendly chef during this activity. This experience consists of preparing some specialties of Bologna culinary tradition. Begin by preparing the dough for your pasta. Learn how to make tagliatelle and tortelloni then fill them with ricotta cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, white pepper, and salt. Then make some delicious ragù for your pasta. After, enjoy your pasta with some delicious wine and a local dessert.  

Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide

9. Bologna: Private custom tour with a local guide

Bologna can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to get a feel for your interests and tastes to ensure that you only visit the places you are interested in. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life forming a clearer picture of Tokyo's culture. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Tokyo life than possible alone - See Tokyo through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

Bologna: Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns

10. Bologna: Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns

Enjoy a unique wine-tasting experience in one of the oldest locandas, Bologna's famous inns. Hear about the local grape varieties and the history of wine production from an expert guide. Taste 3 delicious DOC wines paired with delightful local treats. Discover the quality of the wines produced in Bologna's 3 main wine-growing areas: the Bologna Hills, the area of the Reno plain, and the Imola Hills. Learn about local wines, such as the white grape Pignoletto, and the Sangiovese and Lambrusco red grape varieties. Finish your tour with a delicious tasting of 3 wines, accompanied by typical foods.

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4.6 / 5

based on 450 reviews

This tour was a bit of a splurge, but it was a very efficient use of 7 hours on the last day of our vacation. My daughter and I were given private tours at all of the places we went and it was truly an incredible experience. Tasting different ages of parmesan cheese and then getting to sample 50 year old balsamic vinegar. How else are you going to do that?? Just amazing. Also got to purchase everything we tasted at a fraction of the price it would cost in the United States. If you're a true foodie, you need to do this!

We had a great time with Damiano! He was patient with us with the bikes and very knowledgeable about Bologna. The little bar at the end with wine and pastries was awesome!

Wow! I never knew there was so much unique and interesting history living side-by-side in Bologna! Alberto really made this city come to life in stories!

Great host. Traditional Italian family and enjoyed a lovely dinner enjoying our pasta with other travellers.

Very knowledgeable guide. Easy to understand her English.