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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bologna with Giovanna C
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$169
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bologna offers an authentic culinary experience with host Giovanna, a local who has embraced Bologna's culture for over 60 years. This engaging journey combines a market visit with hands-on cooking, perfect for food enthusiasts looking to dive into Italian traditions.
- 🛒 Visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero or Mercato delle Erbe, where Giovanna sources seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and salami.
- 🍽️ Learn to cook 2-3 traditional Italian dishes, including pasta, sauce, and a side or dessert, using family recipes passed down through generations.
- 🍷 Savor local wines such as Pignoletto dei colli bolognesi or Lambrusco during your meal, enhancing the flavors of your culinary creations.
- 🏠 Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere in Giovanna's home, located in a large villa where she shares her passion for Bolognese cuisine.
- 👩🏫 Benefit from Giovanna's expertise as a retired history and philosophy teacher, who enriches your cooking experience with stories and cultural insights.
- 🥖 Start your meal with a traditional Bolognese snack like crescentine or tigelle, served with salumi, cheese, or seasonal oven-roasted tomatoes.
- 🌿 Giovanna can accommodate vegetarian diets if informed in advance at the time of booking, ensuring everyone enjoys the meal.
- 🚗 Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, providing a convenient and stress-free experience.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are easily accessible nearby for added flexibility during your visit.
- 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with pram/stroller access available for your convenience.
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Market + cooking + dinner
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Local wine (1-2 glasses)
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Giovanna
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting point
Meet your host Giovanna at the Fountain of Neptune, located in the square, Piazza del Nettuno which is close to the market. Giovanna will be holding a piece of paper with your name on it.
Return details
Meet your host Giovanna at the Fountain of Neptune, located in the square, Piazza del Nettuno which is close to the market. Giovanna will be holding a piece of paper with your name on it.
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Italian culture and cuisine. Join Giovanna for a private market tour where you will purchase local produce and return to her kitchen to learn to cook a seasonal Bolognese meal. The central pillars of Bolognese cooking are pork and egg pasta and you will learn to cook a pasta such as tagliatelle al ragù or lasagne or the lesser known, local Gramigna, as well as a side dish or dessert, before you share the meal you helped prepare with Giovanna at her dining table. Giovanna loves teaching guests how to prepare typical dishes from the rich Bolognese cooking tradition and sharing tales and anecdotes that are connected to different foods. Your meal starts with a typical Bolognese snack like crescentine or tigelle, a traditional bread served with salumi, cheese or oven-roasted pomodori, Italian tomatoes (when in season). You will then enjoy your Bolognese pasta and a seasonal side. Your meal concludes with a seasonal dessert Italian dessert. Experience this private, cultural and culinary adventure over Pignoletto dei colli bolognesi or Lambrusco wine with a warm and hospitable host!
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Bologna with Giovanna C
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$169
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!