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

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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 ...

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The perfect tour to get deep into the tastes and the flavours of the heart of Bologna and Modena.
The seven churches of Bologna and the renaissance / gothic chapels will complete this trip into history, art, and tas...

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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.
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What's Included

Included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Tastings of local delicacies
  • Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)

Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Itinerary

1 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: 60 minutes

2 Old Acetaia, homemade production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena

Duration: 20 minutes

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3 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: 60 minutes

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

Duration: 30 minutes

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5 100 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

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6 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

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7 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

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 4 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour price includes:

  • Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole (old historical Inn)
  • Lunch
  • Tastings of local delicacies
  • Entrance to Bolognini Chapel (San Petronio Basilica)

The starting point is: . 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.

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