Bologna Market Tour & Cooking Class in Paola’s Garden Home

4.8
(18 reviews)
Bologna, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Step into Paola’s 1920s villa and discover Bologna like a local. This intimate cooking class blends tradition, family recipes, and warm Italian hospitality. From hand-rolling pasta to preparing a classic tiramisu or cannelloni, you’ll experience authentic flavors passed down through generations. In summer, enjoy your homemade meal in Paola’s charming garden. Add the optional market tour for a deeper dive into Bologna’s vibrant food culture before cooking together at her home.

Example Menu

Starter

Homemade appetizer

Main

Bolognese lasagna, tortelloni, tortellini, tagliatelle, garganelli or cannelloni

Dessert

Tiramisu

Dessert

1-2 glasses of wine (you can choose between red or white)

What's Included

Hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bologna
Optional add on: Guided tour of Bologna's local markets
1-2 glasses of wine (you can choose between red or white)
Home-cooked Italian meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Montello

Meeting locations vary depending on the option selected: Cooking Class: Meet directly at Paola's home Market Tour: Meet outside Osteria Angolo degli Orefici The exact address will be provided on your ticket after confirmation. Please refer to the “Before You Go” section on your voucher.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Paola in her 1920s villa, just a 20-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, for an authentic class in an Italian home. In this 2-hour hands-on cooking experience, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes. In Paola’s home kitchen, learn to cook fresh pasta, choose from Bolognese lasagna, tortelloni, tortellini, tagliatelle, or garganelli. Then learn to make a classic tiramisu or cannelloni using a rare family recipe. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare. After the experience, Paola will send you all the recipes so you can recreate the flavors in your own home.

If you've selected the market tour, meet Paola at a restaurant near Piazza Re Enzo and begin your guided tour through 2 of Bologna's most beloved markets: Mercato di Mezzo, located in the heart of the historic center, where you’ll browse fresh produce, regional cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal products; and Mercato delle Erbe, a lively indoor market frequented by locals for its fruit stands, handmade pastas, and gourmet specialties. After exploring the markets, walk to Paola’s home just outside the city walls, for your cooking experience and meal.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 1-2 glasses of wine per person is included in the price of the experience.
  • Paola is happy to accommodate guests with dietary needs, including lactose intolerance, gluten-free diets, mild celiac disease, vegetarians, and vegans - please let her know in advance, when booking the experience online.
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