Tours in Bologna

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.

Get the perfect nightlife introduction to Bologna with a tour that combines food, drinks, and highlights in the area with a local that knows best. Your local guide and nightlife expert will take you to Quarto Superiore, known for its vibrant nightlife in Bologna. Visit some of the best spots in town for a local drink and a typical local bite. The drinks vary from alcoholic drinks to non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks with vegetarian alternatives - covering every taste! As you hop from hot spot to hot spot, your guide will also point out interesting places in the area, helping you discover more about Bologna. Withlocals Drinks & Bites Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Feel the magic of one of Bologna's simplest pleasures. Enjoy your tagliatelle after the class, and prepare it for your family and friends when you get home! Learn how to prepare Tagliatelle al Ragù - one of the most typical regional dishes. Shape your golden ribbons of fresh egg pasta whilst preparing a Bologna's most famous sauce with your Cesarina. After the lesson, have a delightful lunch or dinner and taste the fruits of your hard work! This cooking lesson is a perfect choice if you want to improve your cooking skills and learn a quintessentially Bolognese recipe. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Give yourself an exciting day with our tour to discover the legendary Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars: you will can visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, the Lamborghini Museum and the Pagani Factory and Museum. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor. If you would like to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road or track during this tour, or try the simulator, you will need to let us know well in advance so that we can arrange to drive on the day you have booked: test drive and simulator have an additional cost that you can pay on the day of the tour. The tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour, providing information in English.

Visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world starting with your private transfer from Bologna. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to visit Venice. Once in the lagoon our guide will be waiting for you and you can enjoy a beautiful guided tour of about 2 hours through the most historic streets of the city up to the splendid Piazza San Marco. Here you will also visit the Basilica of San Marco and the streets of the market. afterwards you will enjoy a free lunch and you will have time at your disposal for a free stroll for shopping. At 5 pm the return to Bologna at your hotel is scheduled

On our Secret Food Tour: Bologna, we'll provide you with an unforgettable taste experience. We'll take you to a small trattoria to sample the traditional Ragù alla Bolognese (Bolognese sauce), sample and learn why the authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is so special, sip 8-12-24 year-old balsamic vinegar from Modena, enjoy a carefully selected Charcuterie sampler from Emilia-Romagna and enjoy homemade, fresh pasta is created by Bologna's very own sfogline (pasta-makers). As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Departure from Bologna in the morning with first stop at the Reggiani dairy, a historic company grown thanks to the work and passion of the Reggiani family. At the beginning they were only with a stable and 5 cows but with time and thanks to the constant effort it has become one of the most important dairies in the area. Here you can learn about the various stages of production and of course taste the real Parmesan cheese. Subsequently at the Pedroni vinegar factory you can taste and learn the history of this ancient family that has been producing authentic Balsamic Vinegar since 1862. After lunch, a short tasting at ham factory Leonardi in Marano sul Panaro that was founded in 1988 from Aldo Leonardi, a founding partner operating in the slaughtering and processing of pork sector. N.B in case of lack of availability, other companies will be booked for the visit to the cheese, vinegar and ham factory.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover two products known all over the world: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Bologna or Modena and take you to a cheese factory, where you will be able to see the production of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano and learn about its complex process and characteristics. At the end of the visit, enjoy some different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano and local products. Afterwards, you will go to a Parma Ham producer, where you will discover in a guided tour the different stages of making this renowned product. Before returning to the hotel with our driver, enjoy a light lunch at the ham factory with typical products and dishes.

This walking tour was created for those who are in the city and do not want to miss the chance to admire the beauties of Bologna but at the same time savor the flavors of typical products such as salumi, crescentine and good wine. Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Daccursio, Via d'azeglio, Archiginnasio, are just some of the destinations you can admire. The market of the quadrilateral will welcome you with its ancient perfumes where you can taste the authenticity of high quality products Absolutely not to be missed

You’ll spend a wonderful few hours with one of our hosts getting yourself orientated in what many consider to be Italy’s food capital. Spend your time together strolling through the arcaded streets while taking in some of the city’s best-known sites. Feel refreshed with some ice-cold prosecco or sip some a coffee in the elegant Piazza Santo Stefano. Tell your host what interests you, and they’ll fill you in on all the must-sees and hidden gems. There can be no better way to kickstart your trip to Bologna! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Bike tour designed to show you the best of Bologna in two hours: from the oldest university in the world to the majestic Piazza Maggiore and pedaling up to the Two Towers, we will discover together the most emblematic monuments and historical places of this magnificent city. The Bologna that we will tell you about in this private tour reveals the ancient origins of a city that holds an exceptional historical, artistic and cultural heritage.

The Ferrari Vip Tour Full Day Experience offers you a fantastic day to live in the Ferrari world. You will visit the FERRARI MUSEUM in Maranello and the ENZO FERRARI MUSEUM in Modena. You will do a Bus Tours to the FIORANO TRACK and along the Viale Enzo Ferrari in the FACTORY complex. You will feel a strong emotion and the adrenaline of a real driver, driving a FERRARI 488 CHALLENGE or FERRARI 458 CHALLENGE on the track, and the Ferrari 812 GTS Superfast or Ferrari Purosangue or Ferrari F8 Tributo Spider or Ferrari 296 GTS or Ferrari Portofino or Ferrari GTC Lusso on the road. Only test drives with Ferrari Portofino and Ferrari GTC Lusso give you the opportunity to bring another person with you. Also our professional F1 SIMULATOR will allow you to experience the track like a true Formula 1 driver. Also you can enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Cavallino Restaurant by Chef Bottura. The tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour providing information in English

Seize the opportunity to master the definitive comfort food: learn the handed-down recipe of the true Lasagna alla bolognese and enjoy its unforgettable, glorious taste. Experience the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover Bologna's cuisine like a local. Cooking Classes are a fascinating way to learn, especially when they take place with local experts. In this class, you will learn to make one of Bologna's signature dishes, lasagna alla bolognese. It's hard to think of a food more satisfying than lasagna, made up of layers of fresh pasta, ragù and béchamel sauce. Learn how to prepare your own lasagna from scratch with your host in their kitchen, and surround yourself with a truly Italian welcome.  Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Discover Vignola, its historical beauties including the 15th century Rocca, and food and wine specialties such as the famous black cherry. Starting from Bologna or Modena by private vehicle you will reach the Rocca di Vignola where there will be a guided tour of the Rocca and the medieval center Afterwards we will stop to taste the famous Barozzi cake in a typical pastry shop The day continues with a guided tour of the historic center of Castelvetro di Modena. Lunch at a farmhouse with a visit to the historic vinegar factory Return to Bologna or Modena in the afternoon.

Take part in a unique experience and discover one of Italy's most enchanting cities. In the course of the tour, you'll get to uncover the history of Bologna, where the first university of Europe was built in the 11th century. In Piazza San Domenico you'll get to admire the monuments of the most illustrious professors of the Middle ages and inside the Museo Medievale, you'll learn all about with the vivid bas-reliefs that show the professors teaching an audience of students, all thanks to the engaging narration of your dedicated expert guide. Also, you'll get to walk to the Archiginnasio Palace, home to city's schools from the 16th to the 19th century, and its 17th Century Anatomy Theater decorated with wooden sculptures related to Medicine. In the course of just 2.5 hours you'll learn all there is to know about the enthralling history of this charming city.

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Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your host and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

How do the Bolognese live, eat and drink? What are the main attractions of the city? Why does the view of San Luca make a Bolognese feel at home even if he is still on the street? All these questions will find the right answer in the tour designed to let you experience the city and all its secrets in the round: from morning until evening. We start from Piazza del Nettuno, the meeting point of our tour, and then continue to Piazza Maggiore where you will admire the architectural and artistic grandeur of San Petronio. You will go to Piazza Galvani, where you will discover the secrets of the Archiginnasio. In Piazza Santo Stefano, the Bolognese lounge par excellence, you will get lost while discovering the 7 Churches. You will have lunch in the suggestive, and delicious, historic market, and then resume your tour full of energy to discover the Asinelli Tower, symbol of the city, and the breathtaking view that can be enjoyed from the Sanctuary of the Virgin of San Luca.

Tour through the Bolognese hills: romantic escape between medieval villages and cellars. Around Bologna a constellation of small medieval villages, which between rolling hills and open countryside are just waiting to be explored to unleash all their old-fashioned charm preserved with pride.

You'll be able to experience the local way of eating and drinking in Bologna thanks to this experience. We'll take you through a gastronomic journey which will make you discover what are the hidden places that only the locals knows and that you must try! The goal is to share with you what exactly our typical day would be, the classic outing we do with our friends and family, surprising your appetite and taste buds with + 10 foods and wine tastings! We'll start with a proper typical savoury and delicious tigella! Then we will move on directly purchasing and tasting cold cuts, cheeses and breads. Experiencing the Area of Bologna with local wine in a historical location open since 1465. Then walking through the old town centre, we'll try two iconic homemade pasta in a classical Osteria Bolognese, always paired with another local wine. We will conclude with the best gelato in town!

Bologna is known in the world for mainly 4 reasons: the towers, the porticos, the university and the food. In this tour you will find out why did the porticos and the towers come to define the skyline of Bologna and how the oldest university of the western world was born exactly here in 1088. You will discover that mortadella, our pride and joy, exists since Roman times and "spagnetti bolognese". . . . doesn't really exist. Outstanding churches and palaces, beautiful squares and narrow alleys will be the frame for all these stories.

Take the worry out for your departure to Bologna Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Our driver will pick up you and drive to Maranello Private Track Our professional staff will welcome you and carry out private full Briefing how to drive fast you race ferrari 488 challenge 2 Slots = 8 laps included Extra lap available on site Lamborghini Race Car Super Trophy available on site The track today is one of the most beautiful and exciting places to discover the top car limits. Here is where speed and safety come together allowing driver to bring himself and the car to the limit away from speed cameras, prohibitions, pitfalls and dangers that presents the normal circulation on the road. The limit, often, does not mean beat the lap time but live the speed with emotion and feeling drivers for a day. Live a unique experience! Driving alone in a circuit only for you...

Explore the best of Motor Valley in 1 day as you visit the factories and museums of Ducati, Ferrari, Pagani and Lamborghini. You will have a guided tour inside the Ducati factory. You'll walk through the production lines and learn how these amazing bikes are made. After, we proceed to a free visit of Lamborghini museum to explore the fascinating history and the first visionary creations of the genius of Ferruccio Lamborghini. Then we will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, followed by light lunch, a food tasting aimed at exploring gastronomic pairing of local food and balsamic vinegar. After, we'll proceed to a free visit of the Horacio Pagani museum. At the end, a free visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with cars, images, and trophies that have marked the history of the brand.