Bologna Market Tour and Cooking Class with Laura and Antonela

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Bologna Cooking Class & Market Tour with Italian Lessons!

Explore Bologna’s historic market with local guides starting at the iconic Fontana del Nettuno. Learn beginner-level Italian from two native language teachers throughout the tour. Practice real conversations with local vendors while picking out fresh ingredients. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a cozy home kitchen, making a full Bolognese meal. Savor your creations with local wine while reinforcing the Italian you've learned.

Example Menu

Starter

Crostini with local specialties

Main

Tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce

or Tortellini in broth or Lasagna alla Bolognese

Dessert

Torta tenerina (moist chocolate cake)

Dessert

One glass of wine

What's Included

Guided walk to the historic Mercato di Mezzo
Hands-on Bologna cooking class
Home-cooked Italian meal
Learn beginner-level Italian

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your hosts at Fontana del Nettuno (Address: Piazza del Nettuno, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy). Check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the Google Maps link to the meeting location and host contact information.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Laura and Antonella, two experienced Italian language teachers, for a unique market tour and hands-on cooking class in the heart of Bologna. The experience begins at the iconic Fontana del Nettuno and continues with a guided walk to the historic Mercato di Mezzo. As native Italian teachers, Laura and Antonella focus on teaching beginner-level Italian throughout the tour - helping you learn food vocabulary, practice simple conversations, and interact with local vendors.

After the market visit, the experience continues in a cozy home kitchen nearby, where you’ll take part in a 2-hour cooking class. in your hands-on Bologna cooking class, learn to cook a traditional Bolognese appetizer, main course, and dessert, all with guidance from your hosts. Finally, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve helped prepare, paired with local wine, while practicing the new Italian words you've picked up.

This cooking class in Bologna is ideal for food lovers and language enthusiasts, a memorable experience where you’ll learn Italian words and phrases, discover traditional cooking techniques, and enjoy an authentic Bolognese meal.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu is subject to change, so if you have any preference please inform your host in advance
  • Your hosts can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diet, if informed in advance.
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

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Cancellation Policy

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

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