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

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.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Quadrilatero, Via Clavature & Via Pescherie Vecchie, 40125, Bologna Italy

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.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna, Via Degli Orefici, 2, 40124, Bologna Italy

Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Santo Stefano, 40125, Bologna Italy

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore, Piazza Rossini, 40126, Bologna Italy

gothic church, renaissance gorgeous paitnings and frescoes describing food and daily life in the 15th century

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Salumeria Simoni, Via Drapperie 5/2a, 40124, Bologna Italy

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)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di San Petronio, Corte De' Galluzzi 12/2, 40124, Bologna Italy

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....

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Osteria Del Sole, Vicolo Ranocchi 1/D, 40124, Bologna Italy

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

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:30 AM
Duration: 4 To 5 Hours
Start location: Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna BO, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)
• Tastings of local delicacies
• Lunch
• Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
• Entry/Admission - Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Bologna
• Entry/Admission - Salumeria Simoni
• Entry/Admission - Osteria Del Sole
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore
• Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Petronio
• Entry/Admission - Piazza Santo Stefano

Not Included

Facilities