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Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center

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Overview

Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!

• Private Italian cooking class in Bologna in a local home
• Learn to cook pasta from scratch in a hands-on Bolognese cooking class
• Learn tips and tricks on how to cook a traditional, homecooked Italian meal
• Introduction to Italian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Enjoy an Italian meal served with wine, dessert and some traditional music
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available, on request
• If you choose the market tour option, meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero, a mecca for foodies and historic architecture buffs.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Home cooked meal
  • Private cooking class with your host Margherita
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
40126 Bologna BO, Italy

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What To Expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. In your 2 hour hands-on Bologna cooking class learn to make pasta from scratch. Margherita will take you through the step-by-step process of making the dough, shaping it, cooking it and also preparing the sauce to go with it. You can choose one from these different pasta options - tortellini burro e salvia or strichetti al sugo di tonno or pasta e fagioli or spaghetti alla Bolognese. After cooking, sit down to share the dish you helped prepare along with a few dishes that were pre prepared.

If you choose the market tour option, please meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero. The 'Quadrilateral' is a bustling area in Bologna’s city center with craft and trading traditions dating back to the middle ages. Here you will find stalls selling everything from fresh fish to local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, regional wines, homemade tortellini pasta and fresh Italian breads. Enjoy a cup of coffee before you walk back to Margherita's apartment to cook with the ingredients you bought at the market.

Sample Menu

Starter

Antipasto

Frittata di cipolle or Spuma di mortadella or Bruschetta

Main

Primo

Tortellini burro e salvia or Strichetti al sugo di tonno or Pasta e fagioli or Spaghetti alla Bolognese

Main

Secondo

Pollo alla cacciatora

Dessert

Dolce

Tiramisu

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Margherita can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center?
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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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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Home cooked meal.
  • Private cooking class with your host Margherita.
  • If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient market of Quadrilatero.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Accessibility information for the Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Home cooked meal
  • Private cooking class with your host Margherita
  • If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient market of Quadrilatero
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Margherita can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
  • Margherita's apartment is on the 1st floor and there is no elevator, so you need to walk up 39 steps.

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