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Bologna : tortellino experience with craft lab or cooking class
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With the Tortellino Experience you will live a unique tour between culture and taste. The experience begins with a guided walk in the historic center through arcades, squares and shops, discovering the origins of tortellino, the legends and rituals of handmade pasta.
This will be followed by a tasting of traditional tortellini, served in broth or with Parmigiano Reggiano cream, depending on the season.
You can then choose between a creative leather workshop, making a tortellino key ring, or a cooking class to learn how to make fresh pasta by hand.
The experience ends with a themed gadget : an authentic memory of Bologna.
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What's Included
Included
- Craft workshop to create a tortellino-keychain (if you select this option)
- Smart cooking class of 45 min (if you select this option)
- Tasting of fresh handmade pasta
- Certified tourist Guide
- Tasting of a glass of local wine
Not Included
- Tips
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the beating heart of Bolognese gastronomy in this historic labyrinth of alleys. Since the Middle Ages, the Quadrilatero has been the place to find fresh pasta, cold cuts, cheeses and local specialties. A sensory experience and a journey into the culinary tradition of Bologna to know His Majesty, the tortellino!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stroll through this picturesque street, once the heart of the Fish Point of Sale and now full of historic shops and delicatessen shops. It is part of the open-air "food district" of the Quadrilatero, where history and taste meet at every corner.
Duration: 15 minutes
Duration: 20 minutes
To close a beauty the day, a smart cooking class lasting 45 minutes to discover all the secrets of tortellino : its history, how to make the puff pastry with its unmistakable filling, how to close it and, of course, how to eat (if you select the option with cooking class)
Duration: 45 minutes
Craft workshop to create your own key ring in the shape of a tortellino to have a unique memory of your experience in Bologna. Using recycled material you can test yourself, followed by an Expert craftsman, to make your own small creation (if you select the option with craft workshop)
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Craft workshop to create a tortellino-keychain (if you select this option)
- Smart cooking class of 45 min (if you select this option)
- Tasting of fresh handmade pasta
- Certified tourist Guide
- Tasting of a glass of local wine
The starting point is: At the Baggage Storage Bologna. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.