335 activitati in Bologna, Italy

Join your local host Chiara at her professional, stainless steel kitchen to learn to cook a creative inspired local and regional Italian meal from Monte San Pietro recipes passed down from her grandmother. Inspired by innovation in the cooking world, she is keen on assembling dishes with regional ingredients but changing their form to make them more exciting.

Your hands-on cooking will last about two hours. You will learn to cook three dishes from scratch; a pasta such as tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest, a seasonal vegetable side such as cavolo nero from the garden with garlic and olive oil or a fennel and root vegetable gratinato, and a bread made from ancient wheat or dessert. Enjoy learning about creative ways to recreate regional Bolognese cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with your wonderful host.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a glimpse into an authentic Italian kitchen!

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets.
Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class.
You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu.
After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines.
This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

This 4-hour walking food tour is the best way to understand Bologna like a local.

Pop into some real hidden gems, as you snack on cured meets and cheeses, eat food, and meet some of the artisanal food makers who will give you recipes and food making tips. Group sizes are limited to 8 people, so book early to secure your spot.

Your day in Bologna is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir. 

Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of  five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ 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.

A mix of art masterpieces, history, food stories, legends and secrets described by a local art lover with a great experience and knowledge of the city. The tour itself will be like a dive into history and time. All information about art will be experienced by the visitors as a trip enriched with details about life, food, culture, music and traditions of those ages.

Eat your way through Bologna's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!

Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Tortellini fritti and Formaggio Bianco Bologna. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.

Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food 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.

Although half a day could never be enough to absorb all that is Bologna, with a host by your side, you can make the most of the time you have. Float on cloud nine as you nibble on a pistachio biscuit, drink prosecco at a bar with tables scattered across a piazza or get your walking shoes on and take in all the big sites like the Fontana di Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronia. Your host can’t wait to share their home’s highlights and hidden gems with you so, arrivederci and see you on the other side!

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.

Bologna is a city that has been known for its great food and as a city that loves to eat well and has been famous on both counts since the 12th century. Its gastronomy continues to evolve and while the historic classics are excellent to this day, Bologna food culture continues to develop in exciting ways. As a local and as a food and food history lover, I enjoy sharing my insights and taking you to the places where you can experience the best that Bologna currently has to offer.

Capital of the Emilian gastronomic culture, Bologna is one of the places in the world most devoted to the worship o food and his renowned and elder culture. A journey through shops, artisanal stores, salsamenterie and delis which endure the such tradition shall be the opportunity to admire, and know at first hand, then finally to taste the noblest of the foodstuffs the most appetizing of the recipes, the finest of the preparation.
• 4-hour walking tour of Bologna hidden treasures with an expert guide
• Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
• We will discover the medieval alleys of the oldest university in the world
• We will immerse ourselves in the flavours and scents of Bologna, "the red the fat and the erudite"
• We will taste the Bolognese specialties

Explore Ferrara on this private walking tour and discover its must-see attractions

Guided walking tour led by a licensed private tour guide

Discover this hidden Italian gem and the reason why Ferrara is called the first modern city in Europe

Ferrara has retained its urban fabric virtually intact, discover how houses and town plannings were built and planned in rennaisance and medieval time.

Customize your tour to suit your own interests

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Bologna attractions including: Bologna's stunning medieval center, Basilica di Santo Stefano, Piazza Minghetti, Fountain of Neptune, Seven Churches, Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garsenda
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley.

The perfect place to visit for anyone who wants to discover the millenary history and tradition of the famous "Black Gold" of Modena

Guided tour + tasting

Please note: The vinegar factory visited may vary according to availability.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines.

- During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes.

- Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages.

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.

If you are tired of the city center, the best way to live a local experience is through food! we are in a quiet and wonderful countryside on the hills of Bologna, the company will give you the opportunity to carry out traditional Bolognese cooking lessons, together with a qualified chef, having fun and meeting new people from all over the world!!