Bologna Market Tour & Cooking Class in Paola’s Garden Home

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into Paola’s 1920s villa and discover Bologna like a local. This intimate cooking class blends tradition, family recipes, and warm Italian hospitality. From hand-rolling pasta to preparing a classic tiramisu or cannelloni, you’ll experience authentic flavors passed down through generations. In summer, enjoy your homemade meal in Paola’s charming garden. Add the optional market tour for a deeper dive into Bologna’s vibrant food culture before cooking together at her home.

Options

Cooking + dinner with Paola

NO market tour included

Cooking + lunch with Paola

NO market tour included

Market+ cooking +lunch

Market + cooking + dinner

What's included

Hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bologna
Optional add on: Guided tour of Bologna's local markets
1-2 glasses of wine (you can choose between red or white)
Home-cooked Italian meal

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Join Paola in her 1920s villa, just a 20-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, for an authentic class in an Italian home. In this 2-hour hands-on cooking experience, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes. In Paola’s home kitchen, learn to cook fresh pasta, choose from Bolognese lasagna, tortelloni, tortellini, tagliatelle, or garganelli. Then learn to make a classic tiramisu or cannelloni using a rare family recipe. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare. After the experience, Paola will send you all the recipes so you can recreate the flavors in your own home.

If you've selected the market tour, meet Paola at a restaurant near Piazza Re Enzo and begin your guided tour through 2 of Bologna's most beloved markets: Mercato di Mezzo, located in the heart of the historic center, where you’ll browse fresh produce, regional cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal products; and Mercato delle Erbe, a lively indoor market frequented by locals for its fruit stands, handmade pastas, and gourmet specialties. After exploring the markets, walk to Paola’s home just outside the city walls, for your cooking experience and meal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting locations vary depending on the option selected.

Market Tour: Meet outside Osteria Angolo degli Orefici, Via degli Artieri 1g, 40125 Bologna BO.

Cooking Class: Meet directly at Paola’s home. The exact address can be found in the “Before You Go” section of your voucher.

End point

Meeting locations vary depending on the option selected.

Market Tour: Meet outside Osteria Angolo degli Orefici, Via degli Artieri 1g, 40125 Bologna BO.

Cooking Class: Meet directly at Paola’s home. The exact address can be found in the “Before You Go” section of your voucher.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
1-2 glasses of wine per person is included in the price of the experience.
Paola is happy to accommodate guests with dietary needs, including lactose intolerance, gluten-free diets, mild celiac disease, vegetarians, and vegans - please let her know in advance, when booking the experience online.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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