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Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)

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Bologna, Italy

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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.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
  • Tastings of local delicacies

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza del Nettuno
    Bologna BO, Italy

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    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    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.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna

    Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    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
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

    gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    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)
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    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....
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    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
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bologna: the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Lunch
    • Alcoholic beveragesWine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
    • Tastings of local delicacies
    • Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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