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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Start with a coffee and a croissant made one of the city's finest baristas.
Then walk through Mercato delle Erbe and the Quadrilatero with your guide, shopping for your own lunch at historic family shops: mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano and local cheeses.
At a fresh pasta lab, watch the sfogline roll out golden sfoglia by hand, then taste a portion of handmade pasta like lasagne or tagliatelle.
Carry your shopping to a historic osteria where locals have brought their own food for centuries, and enjoy it with local wine and aged balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP.
We finish with artisanal gelato.
With a maximum of 10 guests, there's time for every question, and your guide will share where to eat for the rest of your stay.
What's included
Artisanal gelato
Gourmet coffee or cappuccino with a croissant at a local café
Wine from the hills of Bologna, like Pignoletto or Sangiovese
Local English-speaking guide
Tagliere hand-picked at a historic salumeria: mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano and local cheeses, with 12-year Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP
Walk through Mercato delle Erbe and watch the sfogline at a fresh pasta lab
A portion of traditional handmade pasta (like lasagne or tortellini, depending on the season)
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
What to expect
Piazza Maggiore
10m
Meet your guide and a small group of fellow foodies and set off on foot around the Italian food capital.
Basilica San Francesco
30m
Start the day like a local: gourmet coffee or cappuccino and a croissant made by one of the city's finest baristas.
Mercato delle Erbe
30m
Walk through Bologna's neighborhood market and stop at a fresh pasta lab to watch the sfogline roll out sfoglia by hand.
Quadrilatero
15m
Shop for your lunch with your guide at historic family shops: mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and much more hidden foods.
Osteria Del Sole
45m · Admission ticket included
Carry your shopping to a historic osteria where locals have brought their own food for centuries, and enjoy it with local wine.
Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano
30m
Sit down to a portion of handmade pasta, like lasagne or tortellini depending on the season, with a glass of local wine.
Piazza Santo Stefano
15m
Finish with artisanal gelato at our favorite cremeria.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
At the tobacconist in the corner with Via De Pignattari, just at the right of San Petronio Basilica
End point
End points can change
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not recommended for vegans
A moderate amount of walking is involved (3km)
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tour starts with at least 2 people
Not eating children under 4 years old don't require a ticket
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
