Bologna and Modena: Culinary exploration with Medieval and Renaissance Art (private tour)

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Bologna

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Embark on a private tour of Bologna and Modena, where you’ll explore the rich history and art of Emilia Romagna while indulging in authentic local flavors. Discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano, Tagliatelle, Lasagne, Tortelloni, and the famous ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Quadrilatero - Experiencing the early morning life in the old food market (QUADRILATERO)\nVisiting the shop and groucery ACETAIA GIUSTI (tasting of ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA).\nDiscover stories and art masterpieces of middle age and renaissance depicting the world of local tastes hundreds of years ago\nVisiting the special shops and…

What's Included

Wine tastings at Osteria del Sole, the oldest inn in the city
Enjoy a delightful lunch
Savor tastings of local delicacies
Gain entry to the historic Bolognini Chapel at San Petronio Basilica

Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Bologna and Modena to discover unique tastes and flavors.
Explore the history and art of Emilia Romagna, recounted from a gastronomic perspective - from intricate gothic frescoes to medieval taverns, canals and fortifications, while savoring a taste of history and local delights.
Specifically, our tasting tour…

Location

Piazza del Nettuno

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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(16 Ratings)

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401sherrym

May 8, 2024

A wealth of information. An authentic old European city and authentic Bologna food. - What an amazing wealth of information and passion for Bologna. The guide gave an extensive history of the city and we sampled truly local specialties. I highly recommend.

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Eloisarem

Sep 24, 2023

Excellent tour - Ricardo is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge. We have enjoyed a lot The tour knows a lot about history and has shown us beautiful places

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Karen_r

Sep 17, 2023

Excellent tour! - Guide, Riccardo, was excellent. Kept a great pace for me & my husband Very knowledgeable of his city & its history, of the art work & the artists, the food & its origins. Great mix of facts & history and kept us interested the entire time. Well worth the time & price.

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Daverado

May 21, 2023

Passion and food of Bologna - Extremely informative tour of the historical center of Bologna. Good balance of history, culture and food. The passion of Ricardo for his city, art, architecture and its rich history came through. The pride and quality was evident. Good way to hit highlights of Bologna and to learn about its authentic food.

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Ericka_a

Nov 10, 2022

Historical Travel in Bologna - I highly recommend this tour for those who are interested to learn about the history of Bologna! I learned so much from the information that Riccardo shared about the history of Bologna (and its connection with other Italian cities and other countries) from the Roman times up to the present. This tour is like a peak into how the people of Bologna lived during different historical periods.

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Niki_d

May 31, 2022

The best of our Italy trip! - Our tour with Riccardo was incredible! We learned so much about the region’s art, food, and history throughout the day. We could tell right away that he was passionate and extremely knowledgeable on the region. This was the highlight of our 2 week Italy trip hands down. Riccardo is not just an excellent tour guide, he was an excellent person to spend the day with and talk to!

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Emily_p

Apr 16, 2022

Out of this world! - Wow! A fantastic day, Riccardo is hugely knowledgeable and so friendly! This is an absolute must do!

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Ryan_m

Oct 13, 2021

Must do tour in Bologna - The food at the restaurant and seeing the aged Parmesan!! Plus the guide (Ricardo) was great! Fully of knowledge about the culture, the food, the Parmesan product process…..all of it! Much recommended tour for all.

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Bill

Mar 26, 2020

Wonderful Tour of Flavors and Culture - I Sapori Del Appennino Bolognese with Riccardo is a wonderful experience of flavors and culture! Riccardo’s profound knowledge and passion for the history of the region is what makes the tour unforgettable. Apparently this region and its history are in his DNA. The experience of the flavors, and seeing first hand the meticulous and careful production, for example, of parmigiano and salami, makes it clear why Italy is so beloved and considered the food capital of the world by so many. We would urge anyone wanting to learn more about this region of Italy and its flavors to book a tour with Riccardo. He is fluent in english and it is a comfortable and pleasant time being in his company.

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Margaret_j

Jun 26, 2024

This is not a food tour - Great at history but not a food tour. Didn't learn anything about mortadella or the history or differences of Parmesan Reggiano or Romano. Why did they choose to focus differently? Lots of art but no food. We tasted 3 chocolates at one shop and one rice cake and some Parmesan with a touch of 15yo balsamic vinegar. There was no history for the food. The guide took us to a restaurant that was closed for lunch and then had to take us to another one which was another 15 minute walk. He tried to ask us if we were ok with the tour but at this time it was just a little too late. To be fair it was a great tour about the art or the history of Bologna it was just not a a real food tour.

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up to 10 guests

1 Adult