Tours in Bologna

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Giovanna will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from her family recipes, a pasta, sauce and a side dish or dessert. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. Your host Giovanna is a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. She lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters Francesca and Laura. She learned to cook from her mother and grandmother and from her husband’s family. She loves cooking for family, friends and guests and particularly enjoys widening her culinary repertoire with new dishes she learns on her travels. She enjoys introducing guests to Bologna's snacks such as crescentine, tigelle and piadine in addition to its pastas, vegetables and desserts.

Ready to taste the real Bolognese? Spoiler alert: it’s nothing like what you’ve been served elsewhere! Join us on a 3 hours food adventure from medieval markets to the lively University District, Bologna’s culinary secrets are waiting for you to uncover. You’ll dig into fresh, handmade pasta slathered in rich ragù, melt-in-your-mouth tortellini, and cured meats that’ll make you rethink lunch forever. We’ll also treat you to Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 18, 24, and 36 months, drizzled with balsamic vinegar that’s been perfected over generations. Sip on local sparkling wines as you stroll through the vibrant Mercato di Mezzo and Quadrilatero, sampling traditional tigella, prosciutto, and mortadella sandwiches, plus Bologna’s famous rice cake. Along the way, we’ll pass the Two Towers and Piazza Maggiore, diving into the fascinating stories behind this city’s food culture. Come hungry, because Bologna is about to show you what real food is all about!

You’ll spend the better part of a day with one of our friendly hosts in the terracotta-tiled, student-filled, food capital that is Bologna! You might begin your day with a shot of strong espresso in one of the coffee bars under the portici (covered walkways) before ambling past an exquisite theatre to the city’s medieval Mercato di Mezzo. You could see the Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio Basilica or if you’re feeling energetic, climb one of the Two Towers (Bologna’s icon) and enjoy a panoramic view of the medieval city center. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

During this private Motor Valley day trip, visit three motor museums: Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati. Enter the factory to see the production line (Ducati) and enjoy the test drive of a Ferrari on the road (optional). The tour includes a private vehicle pick-up at the hotel (or train station), as well as a private guide during the day. This is a private tour, you will not be part of a group (except for the factory tour that is done in small groups). Please note that in case you choose the Ferrari test drive, it will be for one person regardless of the number of participants.

Spend a whole day visiting the true excellences of Modena. I could discover how the famous Parmigiano Reggiano dop is produced with the possibility of tasting it and buying it directly from the producer. Afterwards our driver will take you to visit one of the most historic vinegar factories in Modena where you can discover all the secrets of the famous black gold of Modena and taste the various types and vintages. I will follow a typical Modenese lunch with pasta and gnocco and tigelle, true Modenese specialties and in the afternoon you can visit the famous Ferrari Museum in freedom and discover how Ferrari racing cars are born

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. - During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. - Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Cities are like snowflakes: every one of them is unique, even if they are from the same country. If you are in Bologna and want to discover other cities nearby, the locals recommend going to Ravenna! In just one day, you’ll visit Ravenna where you can check out its renowned highlights such as Dante's Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, and Piazza del Popolo from a local perspective. Thanks to your local guide, you’ll get a better understanding of the history, culture, and traditions of Ravenna. Give yourself the gift of seeing more of Italy and its cultural gems that have plenty of stories to tell. Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Join our exclusive day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit. Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, a food tasting, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and various typical products. Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!

The first self-guided tour in Bologna to discover food and culture at your own pace! The Bologna Food Tasting Box includes 7 vouchers to be used, during your stay, in selected shops in the historic center for a complete gastronomic experience. It also includes a handy city map with a recommended itinerary to reach 11 of its main attractions, which you can discover by scanning the QR code with your smartphone. Enjoy traveling your way! N.B. Different tastings are not guaranteed for people with dietary restrictions.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Motor☆Stars BLACK Tour offer you the opportunity to visit the Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini Headquarters in the "Italian Motor Valley" from Bologna in only 1 day. During this full-day tour you will enjoy the visit to the Pagani factory, the Pagani museum, the Ferrari museum in Maranello, the Lamborghini museum, all transfers with a licensed luxury Mercedes van, all privileged entrances, an authentic Bolognese lunch. Tours are operated in English. If vacancies available on the TripAdvisor / Viator calendar are not enough for your party - or - the tour you like is not scheduled yet, please visit the MotorStarsTour website and ask if add a new tour is possible. Thank you (calendar is constantly updated).

Would you like to visit the city on two wheels, just like a local? During our bike ride through Bologna our tour leaders will show you the city's best-known places and its secret corners. The Bologna bike experience is a good idea if you wish to discover the city with a local, in a sustainable and fun way. Pedaling between churches, monuments and historic buildings, our tour leaders will provide you with some explanations of the city's most and least known attractions. This way you will be able to see many different landmarks in a short time, as well as fully enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant city.

The motors that rapresents Bologna are: Ducati and its amazing bikes, and Lamborghini with its fast Supercars. The Ducati Factory is in the city, in an area called Borgo Panigale; the guided tour of the musuem first, and then of the factory, shows you the past and the present of the factory. From the beginning to the models on production today, passing by the evolution of the engines, road bikes, race bikes, pilots with all the trophies. The Lamborghini Museum, located into the headquarter gives you an amazing visit through the history, prototypes, special models and models on production today. The Balsamic vinegar is one of the food excellence of this Region, a family tradition, that you will discover through an interesting guided tour. Lunch is into the private villa of the Balsamic producer and you will taste all our food specialties as Parmigiano, ricotta, cured-meats, risotto, Lambrusco wine. MIN. PEOPLE REQUESTED: 2 From 2 to 3/4 pp car From 4 to 7 pp minivan

Give yourself an exciting day with our tour to discover the legendary Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars: you will can visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, the Lamborghini Museum and the Pagani Factory and Museum. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor. If you would like to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road or track during this tour, or try the simulator, you will need to let us know well in advance so that we can arrange to drive on the day you have booked: test drive and simulator have an additional cost that you can pay on the day of the tour. The tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour, providing information in English.

A private driver will pick you up at your favorite place and take you to Sant’Agata Bolognese for a tour of the Lamborghini Museum and Factory! Here we will take DA close look at the models and the entire production process of the most coveted supercars in the world. The day continues with a visit to the Pagani Factory and Museum, where we will discover how the exclusive carbon fiber hypercars are born, handmade in a perfect balance between art, technology and performance. Afterwards, we will visit the Ducati Museum and Factory, where we will admire DA close historical and competition models such DA Carl Fogarty's 916, Stoner's Desmosedici GP7, Bautista's Panigale and Bayliss... along with documents and installations that trace the evolution of the brand from 1926 to the present. The tour ends with a special Italian lunch overlooking the historic Lamborghini factories – the perfect opportunity to reflect on what you have experienced!!

Visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world starting with your private transfer from Bologna. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to visit Venice. Once in the lagoon our guide will be waiting for you and you can enjoy a beautiful guided tour of about 2 hours through the most historic streets of the city up to the splendid Piazza San Marco. Here you will also visit the Basilica of San Marco and the streets of the market. afterwards you will enjoy a free lunch and you will have time at your disposal for a free stroll for shopping. At 5 pm the return to Bologna at your hotel is scheduled

Giovanna is a retired teacher, she taught Italian, Philosophy and History to high school students. Currently she collaborates with the 'Love Italian Project' to offer history and Italian lessons to foreign students. Giovanna learned to cook from her mother in the countryside of Mantua. She is excited to meet new people and share with them her passion for history, cooking and good Italian food and wine! • Private Bolognese cooking lesson with a local in her beautiful apartment in downtown Bologna, in the historical center • Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes such as crostini and risotto, using family recipes • Enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal, dishes Giovanna often cooks for her friends and family • Introduction to Italian hospitality, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available If you choose the market tour option - visit the Mercato di Mezzo to shop for fresh, seasonal produce for your cooking class.

The perfect tour to get deep into the tastes and the flavours of the heart of Bologna and Modena. Emilia Romagna history and art, explained from a culinary point of view, From the gothic frescoes to the medieval inns, canals and towers, our guests will bite some history and some local delicacies at the same time. More in details, it is a tasting tour to discover real authotenic flavors of Bologna's: Parmigiano Reggiano, Tagliatelle, Lasagne, Tortelloni, and the ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA. The seven churches of Bologna and the renaissance / gothic chapels will complete this trip into history, art, and tastes.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley. The perfect place to visit for anyone who wants to discover the millenary history and tradition of the famous "Black Gold" of Modena Guided tour + tasting Please note: The vinegar factory visited may vary according to availability.

How do the Bolognese live, eat and drink? What are the main attractions of the city? Why does the view of San Luca make a Bolognese feel at home even if he is still on the street? All these questions will find the right answer in the tour designed to let you experience the city and all its secrets in the round: from morning until evening. We start from Piazza del Nettuno, the meeting point of our tour, and then continue to Piazza Maggiore where you will admire the architectural and artistic grandeur of San Petronio. You will go to Piazza Galvani, where you will discover the secrets of the Archiginnasio. In Piazza Santo Stefano, the Bolognese lounge par excellence, you will get lost while discovering the 7 Churches. You will have lunch in the suggestive, and delicious, historic market, and then resume your tour full of energy to discover the Asinelli Tower, symbol of the city, and the breathtaking view that can be enjoyed from the Sanctuary of the Virgin of San Luca.

A tour that motoring enthusiasts and super-luxury cars can't miss. The Motor Valley of Emilia Romagna is an experience to live intensely: we will take you on an incredible journey through the "Land of Motors" to visit the factories of the most famous Italian supercars and motobikes in the world: the legendary FERRARI, the PAGANI supercar and the famous DUCATI bike. The tour lasts approximately 8.30 hours and includes a visit to the Ferrari Museum, the Pagani Factory and Museum, the Ducati Museum and Factory. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor. If you would like to drive a Ferrari on the road or track during this tour, or try the F1 Simulator, you will need to let us know well in advance so that we can arrange to drive on the day you have booked: test drive and simulator have an additional cost that you can pay on the day of the tour. The tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour, providing information in English.

On our Secret Food Tour Bologna: we'll provide you with an unforgettable taste experience. We'll start with a traditional welcoming sweet. Then, we'll visit one of the oldest Salumeria of the city to learn more about the local meat products and the famous pastas. You'll enjoy: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna and many more regional cold cuts in the oldest Osteria in the world with a glass of our local wine. Next we have planned a taste of fresh, handmade pasta made just for us at a local Trattoria, always with a glass of local wine (and a coffee, if you like it) Then we will visit the main local food market, called Quadrilatero, and we'll enjoy a tasting of different types of balsamic vinegar from Modena (8-12-25 years of aging) to discover how this amazing tradition is still As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience.

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience. We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the hidden places that only the locals knows and that you must try! The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family, surprising your appetite and taste buds with + 10 foods and wine tastings! We'll start with a proper typical savoury and delicious tigella! Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads. Experiencing the Area of Bologna with local wine in a historical location open since 1465. Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine. We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

A strong wish to see the famous Bolognese hills, but only a little time for hike? Don’t panic, this short vespa tour is the right solution! This tour is a fantastic opportunity to ride a Vespa, a unique and unrepeatable experience for million of people in the world, and explore the beautiful hilly countryside just outside Bologna. Minimum number of partecipants: 2