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55 Tours Reviewed
A proper pasta lesson should feel like dinner with friends. This one takes you out of central Bologna and into the Bolognese hills at Azienda Agricola Ca’ Bianca-Bio, where Elisabetta and Flaminia teach you traditional techniques and then feed you…
Bologna art is everywhere. This walking tour strings together major Bologna landmarks and the quieter details that explain why the city looks the way it does. You’ll move through church interiors, university rooms, palace halls, and market streets, all tied…
One hour in the Bologna countryside resets you. This small estate experience mixes historic building recovery with hands-on tasting, all set on a working farm near Varignana. You get the story of how wine and olive oil are made, then…
Fresh pasta in a real home matters. This private class in Bologna pairs hands-on guidance with the kind of relaxed, local atmosphere you don’t get in a studio. You’ll pick up practical tips and techniques for making fresh pasta from…
Step into Bologna’s pasta mindset. This class works because it’s hands-on and taught in a way that feels calm and practical, not showy. I especially like the mix of classic Emilian dishes plus wine pairing guidance from Alessia Fiocchi, a…
Cheese and ham day feels like time travel. This trip takes you from Bologna to Parma to watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made, then move on to see how Prosciutto di Parma gets cured and matured. You get hands-on factory-style stops,…
Cheese, ham, and balsamic in one day. What makes this tour work is the private format and the step-by-step look at how Parma’s icons are actually made, from Parmigiano to prosciutto to Traditional Balsamic. I love that you get tastings…
Pasta, wine, and a real home meal in Bologna. This in-home Italian pasta making workshop is interesting because you do the work in a cozy living room setting, with candles, jazz, and air conditioning, then you sit down together. I…
Bologna rewards slow walking. This self-guided route stitches together porticoes, squares, and church legends with a phone guide you can pause and resume. I like that the tour connects to Google Maps, so you’re not constantly guessing where to turn.…
A great Bologna meal starts at home. I love that this is a hands-on pasta class led in a real apartment setting, not a formal restaurant kitchen. You’ll work through dough, rolling, and shaping with a friendly chef, and you’ll…
Bologna can feel tricky for first-timers. This private custom walking tour helps you make sense of the streets fast, while a local guide points out what matters and what to skip. I especially like the custom itinerary feel and the…
Bologna tastes better when you wander. This self-guided route is built for slow walking through the old center, following scents and a map instead of a rigid group schedule. I like the mix of old-town wandering and real local tastings…
Bologna rewards slow walking. This 3-hour route strings together Piazza Maggiore and the covered porticoes that make the city feel built for wandering. I like how the guide, often Manuela Roversi, ties monuments to real stories so you don’t just…
Food in Bologna has a backbone. This 3.5-hour walking tour pulls you through Bologna’s market craft and classic Bolognese flavors with 8 eateries and 9+ tastings, plus coffee and wine. I also like how it’s built around the city’s daily…
Fresh pasta in a real home beats a studio. This Bologna class is interesting because it teaches you the why and the how behind classic dough and sauces, not just how to copy a dish. You’ll start with a homemade…
