Private Tour Casa Artusi Cooking Class Dozza and Wine Tasting

Duration9h - 10h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Unveil the culinary and cultural secrets of Romagna on a seamless private tour from Bologna with a dedicated driver and tour leader.

Morning: Casa Artusi Hands-on Cooking Workshop
Arrive in Forlimpopoli at Casa Artusi, the center of Italian home cooking. Guided by the famous "Mariette" tutors, enjoy a private hands-on workshop learning to roll traditional egg pasta (sfoglia) or craft authentic Piadina flatbread on clay plates. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations paired with regional wines.

Afternoon: Dozza Village & Sommelier Wine Tasting
Discover Dozza, one of Italy's most picturesque medieval villages, renowned for its open-air mural art and the majestic Rocca Sforzesca fortress. Conclude inside the ancient cellars of Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna for an exclusive wine tasting led by an English-speaking sommelier, paired with local appetizers.

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 7 working days prior to the departure date.

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Hotel Pickup

Hotel pickup included
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Private Tour Casa Artusi Cooking Class Dozza and Wine Tasting

What's included

Door to door pickup (If option selected)
Full medical and liability insurance coverage per Italian regulations
Traditional 3-course regional lunch with handmade specialties, a glass of local wine, espresso, and food tastings as per itinerary. Bottled water on board and guided tasting experiences included.
All entrance tickets, hands-on workshops, and guided tastings specified in the tour program.
Dedicated English-speaking tour leader for the entire duration of the trip.
Private travel in a comfortable 8-seater minivan (max 7 passengers) with dedicated driver and private tour leader.

What to expect

3h · Admission ticket included

Step into Casa Artusi in Forlimpopoli, the world-renowned center of Italian home cooking dedicated to Pellegrino Artusi. Guided by the legendary "Mariette" tutors, you will participate in a private, hands-on culinary workshop to master authentic handmade egg pasta (sfoglia) or traditional Romagna piadina flatbread crafted on classic clay plates. After rolling up your sleeves, sit down to relax and savor a rewarding 3 - course lunch featuring your handmade creations, beautifully paired with fine local wines.
Museo Rocca di Dozza
1h · Admission ticket included

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour in fluent English through the imposing 13th-century Sforza Fortress of Dozza. Accompanied by your expert escort, explore fully preserved noble apartments, historic kitchens, and ancient underground prisons. Walk along the high medieval ramparts for panoramic countryside views, and discover the local folklore behind Fyrd, the legendary sleeping dragon housed inside the castle’s central courtyard.
Murales di Dozza
45m · Admission ticket included

Stroll through the picturesque cobblestone alleys of Dozza on a private guided walking tour in English. Famous worldwide as a living open-air museum, this enchanting village features over 200 vibrant murals painted directly onto historic facades by contemporary artists during the Biennale del Muro Dipinto. Discover the stories behind the artwork before concluding with a sommelier-led wine tasting in the medieval cellar vaults.
Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna
1h · Admission ticket included

Descend into the evocative 13th-century vaulted cellars of the Sforza Fortress, home to the official Regional Wine Cellar of Emilia-Romagna. Led by a certified, English-speaking sommelier, indulge in an exclusive private wine tasting featuring iconic regional varieties like Sangiovese and Albana DOCG. Discover the heritage, terroir, and winemaking secrets of the region while enjoying perfectly paired local snacks and regional appetizers.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour leader will meet you outside the main entrance of Hotel NH Bologna De La Gare. The minivan is parked in the lot across the street. Your tour leader will welcome you and walk you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before departure for a smooth start!"

End point

Your tour leader will meet you outside the main entrance of Hotel NH Bologna De La Gare. The minivan is parked in the lot across the street. Your tour leader will welcome you and walk you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before departure for a smooth start!"

Pickup details

Your tour leader will meet you outside the main entrance of your hotel. The minivan will be parked. Your guide will welcome you and walk you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before departure for a smooth start!

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.