Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)
Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Quadrilatero
Tasting different kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano, and plenty of other home made salumi, cheeses and other foodies.
1 hourAcetaia Giusti - Boutique di Via Degli Orefici
Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
20 minutesPiazza Santo Stefano
view of Bologna and the towers from a terrace
1 hourChiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century
30 minutesSalumeria Simoni
Inside a historical delicassy shop (salumeria / drogheria) we will discover 100 different tastings of delicious Mortadella, Salame, Coppa, Parmigiano Reggiano, Rice Cake (Torta di Riso Bolognese)
30 minutesBasilica di San Petronio
Outside the church some witnesses of the roman celtic city, explaining the story of MORTADELLA....
40 minutesOsteria Del Sole
Smell the porfumes of the old market
30 minutesIncluded
- Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)
- Tastings of local delicacies
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
- Entry/Admission - Salumeria Simoni
- Entry/Admission - Osteria Del Sole
- Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Petronio
- Entry/Admission - Acetaia Giusti - Boutique di Via Degli Orefici
- Entry/Admission - Piazza Santo Stefano
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.