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Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour) | 4 hours to 5 hours

17 Reviews | Bologna
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Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)
2 Adults x $169.37
$338.74
Approx Total
$338.74

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
  • Lunch
  • Tastings of local delicacies
  • Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)

Overview

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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Itinerary

  • Quadrilatero

    Experiencing the early morning life in the old food market (QUADRILATERO) Visiting the shop and groucery ACETAIA GIUSTI (tasting of ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA). Discover stories and art masterpieces of middle age and renaissance depicting the world of local tastes hundreds of years ago Visiting the special shops and inns of this ancient neighborood. Tasting different kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano, and plenty of other home made salumi, cheeses and other foodies.

    1 hour

  • Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna

    Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena

    20 minutes

  • Piazza Santo Stefano

    old Medieval Abbey, its cloisters, roman and byzantin ruins, middle age mosaics and sculptures, its rich museum and the basin of the Longobards, the old medieval square, the coil staires by Vignola a unique example of 12 th century house view of Bologna and the towers from a terrace

    1 hour

  • Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

    gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century

    30 minutes

  • Salumeria Simoni

    100 local tastes and flavours: 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 minutes

  • Basilica Di San Petronio

    visit the famous medieval gothic Chapel Bolognini, much information about the SILK WAY, and Bologna 14th century daily life, the old inns and food. Outside the church some witnesses of the roman celtic city, explaining the story of MORTADELLA....

    40 minutes

  • Osteria Del Sole

    Tasting a local glass of wine (Cabernet Sauvignon - Rosso Bologna, Bianco Bologna, Pignoletto, Sangiovese) in a 15th century original Inn (Osteria del Sole) Smell the porfumes of the old market

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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October 26100% refund
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17 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

Unmissable crash course in everything Bologna

Published on Nov, 2024

Wow, where to begin? This is our first time in Bologna but Riccardo gave us such a fantastic tour and introduction of what the city has to offer that we only regret not having more time to explore its splendours. Brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for the history of the region, art, music and food, this is such a unique tour that I would highly recommend to anyone whether it is their first time to the city or a repeat visitor wanting to delve deeper below the surface. Riccardo shared with us hidden gems and treasures that only locals know to enjoy. We can’t wait to be back for more.

A wealth of information. An authentic old European city and authentic Bologna food.

Published on May, 2024

What an amazing wealth of information and passion for Bologna. The guide gave an extensive history of the city and we sampled truly local specialties. I highly recommend.

Excellent tour!

Published on Sep, 2023

Guide, Riccardo, was excellent. Kept a great pace for me & my husband Very knowledgeable of his city & its history, of the art work & the artists, the food & its origins. Great mix of facts & history and kept us interested the entire time. Well worth the time & price.

Passion and food of Bologna

Published on May, 2023

Extremely informative tour of the historical center of Bologna. Good balance of history, culture and food. The passion of Ricardo for his city, art, architecture and its rich history came through. The pride and quality was evident. Good way to hit highlights of Bologna and to learn about its authentic food.

Historical Travel in Bologna

Published on Nov, 2022

I highly recommend this tour for those who are interested to learn about the history of Bologna! I learned so much from the information that Riccardo shared about the history of Bologna (and its connection with other Italian cities and other countries) from the Roman times up to the present. This tour is like a peak into how the people of Bologna lived during different historical periods.

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