Half-Day Bologna Food Tour with Tortellini Making

Discover Bologna through its food with an English-speaking guide. Combine local tastings with hands-on pasta instruction and a traditional trattoria lunch for a taste of the city's culinary traditions.

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Basilica of San Petronio at 10:00.
2. Explore medieval alleys and historic shops for 50 minutes, tasting espresso, rice cake, and tigelle with local cold cuts.
3. Discover a local market over 30 minutes and enjoy Parmigiano Reggiano paired with balsamic vinegar.
4. Watch a live pasta demonstration and learn to handcraft tortellini with a traditional pasta maker during this 45-minute stop. Sit down for tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini in brodo, paired with local Pignoletto wine.
5. Finish the tour at the last stop at 12:30.

What's Included

• Local food tastings
• Live pasta-making demonstration using traditional techniques
• Guided tortellini folding with a traditional pasta maker
• Two-course Bolognese lunch
• Regional Emilia-Romagna wine tasting
• Water throughout the experience

Important details

• Ages 12+ only
• Allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, and other dietary needs cannot be accommodated
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
• This activity is not recommended if you have impaired physical mobility
• Wear smart casual clothing