Food & Drink Tours in Bologna

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Food & Drink Tours in Bologna

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  • Nita J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is not a fancy restaurant meal - it is a live walk through the city, and its tastes and smells! Perfectly if you are ready to dig deeper into culture and stories of Bologna food culture - but you have to take part in this show. Thank you Claire!
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • quad442
    Monrovia, MD14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Alessandro's passion for the Emilia-Romagna region's cuisine was contagious! We booked his all-day food tour just two days after arriving in Bologna from the US, a bit apprehensive about the early 7 AM start. Let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it!

    Alessandro, our punctual guide, whisked us away to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory – our first stop. Throughout the day, his knowledge and storytelling wove magic, making each destination even more captivating. Imagine this: indulging in fresh, warm ricotta, made right before our eyes, with aged balsamic vinegar (produced at the location you're in) drizzled on top as Alessandro shared fascinating details about the region's culinary heritage. Each stop brought us face-to-face with passionate producers, learning the processes and the stories behind their products.

    Back home now, I find myself looking at food with a new appreciation, especially those native to Emilia-Romagna. I now actively seek out DOP and IGP labels, understanding the quality and origin they represent.

    Thanks, Alessandro, for an unforgettable day exploring the delicious treasures surrounding Bologna!
    Written March 10, 2024
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  • David B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is one of the busy cooking experiences ever for learning real practical Italian cooking. Grazia is incredibly patient and thorough with her class. This is the kind of class that anyone can learn from and enjoy the experience as well. No cooking experiences needed!
    The end result is an incredibly meal created in part by the students.
    Thank you Grazia for an amazing day of learning and fun!
    Written March 3, 2024
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  • lisa
    Newark, DE2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Both Giuseppe and the food fit the title. Giuseppe was kind, personable and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the food culture and history of Bologna and even some interesting history of the city. He made us feel at home, and we shared our family stories together. He showed us a market and osteria that were definitely local spots. Giuseppe chose local vendors that were not where most tourists stop as well. He even helped to pair wine styles we liked with the local food. Last stop before gelato was sharing his favorite spot for a caffe while downtown. Giuseppe went the extra mile and gave us last minute ideas for our dinner reservations. He generous personality/nature set the tone for the whole experience.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Zoe
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My daughter and I had a tour with Miriam today, it was so lovely and friendly and it felt like we had k own her for ages by the time it ended. We discussed the local area, history, the food and many other things. Such a nice person and a lovely tour.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Nick S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Federica was such an amazing guide on the tour. Extremely informed and helpful in answering questions and gave many interesting insights into Bologna.
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • Mira B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our cooking class with Alessia was the highlight of our trip to Italy 🇮🇹 She explained every step thoroughly, made us do everything from scratch. We made excellent Tiramisu, Tortellone filled w ricotta and tagliatelle. She’s a very generous host and an excellent chef and teacher. Highly recommend her cooking class if you really want to dig deeper into the authentic italian cuisine! We were 2 couple from Canada who had an amazing time cooking, trying wine and enjoying every moment of the experience! Thank u Alessia💖
    Written March 10, 2024
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  • Tom G
    Nashville, TN15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A full day that was very informative and fun. The private tour was pricey but well worth it! Our guide was informative, patient and pleasant and our driver was great as well. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for something a little different and informative, especially if you love Italian cuisine!
    Written October 23, 2023
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  • Wcbrown
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Irene was an incredible teacher and the experience couldn’t have been better! We made pasta and then enjoyed the meal with 3 different sauces and wine. Amazing hosts HIGHLY recommend.
    Written February 24, 2024
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  • Cory S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was really great -- we saw a lot, but it wasn't a breakneck pace and in fact felt very leisurely. They were especially great about accommodating my teenager, who doesn't eat pork. We learned a lot about Bologna's regional cuisine and saw a leaning tower or two -- no reason to go to Pisa! The size of the group (capped at 7) was perfect and it was a memorable day. We'll be back!
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • Emily T
    7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and enjoyable experience. But a real shame we didn’t receive any of the recipes they promised to send.
    Written August 4, 2023
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  • Helen H
    Ennis, Ireland4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a really good tour and definitely worth the money. Our guide, Valentina, was lovely with excellent English and great knowledge, pride and affection for her city. She took us to places we would be unlikely to find and brought Bologna and its food history alive. I wish I’d had more time in Bologna to revisit some of the places she took us to! A great way to start your tour of this lovely city.
    Written February 25, 2024
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  • Wish B
    Colorado Springs71 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an incredible tour!
    Sep 2022
    Every stop was outstanding especially the host for the Moderna balsamic vinegar at his estate. The lunch served here was over the top FANTASTIC! The risotto with a drop of 25 year old balsamic vinegar left us speechless. Homemade lemoncello and walnut liqueur to wrap up the visit. WOW is all we could say on the drive back to Bologna.

    The process for making the parmesan reggiano was amazing and so informative too. Our host knew the business very well and explained it so easy to follow and understand. All in all a great excursion. Just wish we could've had more time to order something.

    The reason for the 4 stars was that our driver was overly pushy at the farm where the cheese is made and rushed us to wrap it up so could go to the next stop. Very rude while we were in the middle of the cheese tasting. We didn't feel that we had any time to shop in the store or order any of the cheeses since he pulled the van around and did everything just short of honking the horn. Then in the van he was constantly on his phone and using the radio speaker since it was hands free so very loud.

    If possible, I'd like to find the contact information for the farm making the cheese so we could order some.
    Written October 10, 2022
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  • Adam T
    Stuttgart, Germany81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a little scary because we put our kids in a car with a stranger, but it was the dream of my son to ride in a Lambo. Both the 7 and 10 year old loved it. They only got up to 140 KPH-ish because they drive on the highway, but it was a convertible so the kids thought it was a lot faster. 10 minutes is about 120 USD. Very professional staff. The factory was closed when we were there, but it was still worth it.
    Written April 12, 2022
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