Bologna Downtown

If you want to take enough time and enjoy a pleasurable wine experience, this is for you. During this 2-hours tour our local wine expert will walk you in the town centre, telling the facts of the Colli Bolognesi area. The experience will move from an enoteca to an osteria, where you'll have the chance to taste 4 wines from the Colli Bolognesi area. All the wines will be explained and all of your curiosity satisfied.

FOLLOW ME on IG @stayhungrystaybologna and send me a message there BEFORE BOOKING TOUR TO GET SPECIAL DEALS AND A GIFT! I'll show you my favorite places helping you to discover the few true local spots in downtown, where a true bolognese still shop and eat. Shops which made our city becoming the food capital of italy! We meet in the heart of Bologna and we will walk around downtown making some stops for food and wine, some hidden gems! Visit to Oldest meat, fish and fruit market Taste of Tigella (local sandwich) with cured meat and cheese Slice Pizza Bakery with 152 years old recipe of a local cake Oldest Hosteria of Italy since 1465 where we will have a wine tasting with best grapes of the area Best Gelato place to finish 🙂 ALL FOOD AND WINE IS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSES, OBV PRETTY CHEAP DONT WORRY 🙂

Giovanna is a retired teacher, she taught Italian, Philosophy and History to high school students. Currently she collaborates with the 'Love Italian Project' to offer history and Italian lessons to foreign students. Giovanna learned to cook from her mother in the countryside of Mantua. She is excited to meet new people and share with them her passion for history, cooking and good Italian food and wine! • Private Bolognese cooking lesson with a local in her beautiful apartment in downtown Bologna, in the historical center • Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes such as crostini and risotto, using family recipes • Enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal, dishes Giovanna often cooks for her friends and family • Introduction to Italian hospitality, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available If you choose the market tour option – visit the Mercato di Mezzo to shop for fresh, seasonal produce for your cooking class.

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT 2 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN ITALY, JUST IN ONE DAY! It would be like coming back in the Middle Age for real! *Tour is PRIVATE* Ideal for families, group of friends, couples. *INCLUDING* – Pick up & Drop-off from Bologna downtown – Transfers by comfortable A/C private vehicle – Certified Tour Leader born and raised in the area – Lunch at selected Typical Restaurant – Olive Oil tasting in Brisighella, recognised as one of the best in the World! – Insurance Coverage guaranteed by Certified travel Agency *THE ITINERARY* – 9.30 am pick up from Bologna downtown, 1 hour drive to Brisighella – Olive Oil Tasting – Clock Tower & Donkey Alley visit, we'll walk through the scenic Donkey Alley – Lunch at Selected Typical Restaurant (2. course plus wine) – Drive to Dozza, stroll through the colourful Historic Center and visit the 14th Century Rocca. – 5.30 pm Drop off in Bologna downtown

This incredible tour will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and try the Ferrari F1 Simulator. Afterwards, a guided shuttle tour of the Ferrari Citadel in which the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the entire Ferrari Citadel.* Afterwards, enjoy a Ferrari test drive on the roads of Maranello for an unforgettable experience**. To end the day, enjoy a full lunch at the restaurant "Cavallino", by renowned chef Massimo Bottura where you can enjoy a great lunch. *Scenic tour not accessible under 3 years. **Test drive with European licence: minimum 3 years of licence (if obtained after 13 December 2023) ** Test drive with non-European license: minimum 3 years of license + International License (if obtained after December 13, 2023)

Be a local for a day with Federico, who was born and raised in Bologna! He will introduce you to his favorite parts of Bologna, guiding you to the best foodie places, shops and markets where only locals go! Starting from downtown "Piazza Maggiore", you will walk to the oldest meat and fish market in town to taste local cheeses and cured meats. You will then head to the most famous place for a pizza slice and to one of the best bakeries in town, where "rice cake" is a must. Try local wine in Italy's oldest Osteria, established in 1465 and dine on fresh Tagliatelle in another osteria. The tour will end with an ice cream from the great gelateria of Piazza Cavour! Along the way, allow Federico to share local anecdotes and city secrets that only few locals know….

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT RAVENNA, THE CITY OF MOSAICS, AND HAVE A TYPICAL SEAFOOD LUNCH ON THE BEACH IN ONE DAY! I will Pick you up directly in Bologna downtown with a private car. Don't worry, will get in touch for exact pick up location the day before your experience. *Tour is PRIVATE* Ideal for families, group of friends, couples, solo traveler. *INCLUDING* – Pick-up & drop-off from Bologna – Transfers by comfortable private vehicle – Certified Tour Leader born and raised in the area – Certified Historical Guide for Ravenna sights – All tickets for Ravenna sights Guided visit of Unesco World Heritage Sites of San Vitale, Galla Placidia and St. Apollinare Nuovo to admire the stunning Byzantine world heritage. Then we'll take a walk to Dante's Tomb and the Piazza del Popolo, the "Venetian" Main Square. Finally we will drive to the Adriatic Coast where we will have a typical lunch on the beach, tasting some of the best italian seafood.

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO VISIT THE BEST OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA IN JUST TWO DAYS! I will Pick you up directly in Bologna downtown with a private car. *Tour is PRIVATE* *THE ITINERARY* Day 1-Ravenna’s Treasures Guided visit of the extraordinary Byzantine mosaics found in San Vitale, Galla Placidia Mausoleum, Dante Tomb, San Apollinare & Mosaic Laboratory Demo with a Certified Historical Guide born and raised in Ravenna. Lunch on the Beach, you’ll taste the best Seafood delicacies of your life! 1 hour drive to Brisighella, check-in at selected Hotel and time off. OVERNIGHT IN 4 STARS HOTEL IN BRISIGHELLA Day 2- Brisighella & Dozza Today we’ll explore two of the most beautiful Villages in Italy! After breakfast we’ll walk through Brisighella’s history, then take part to an Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting. Typical Lunch in Local Osteria, then we’ll drive to Dozza and admire its painted walls and unique Medieval Fortress. Drive back to Bologna, drop off around 6 pm.

We'll visit a local farm-stay restaurant located on the Apennines mountains, have a typical lunch with 3 course & wine with homemade fresh pasta, organic meat and visit dozza, rated in top 10 Italian villages. This tour is private and ideal for families, group of friends, couples, solo travelers. At 9.30 am meet in Bologna downtown, 1 hour drive with brief stop for an Italian coffee in Imola admiring its Medieval Fortress. Farm Stay Experience at “Agriturismo La Taverna” typical Lunch. Stefano's Family will proudly introduce you to the small working farm; animals, hemp & honey products. We’ll say Goodbye to Stefano and drive following the ancient Via Emilia leading us to Dozza, where Art becomes Urban Landscapes! Stroll through the colorful Historic Center and visit the 14th Century Rocca. To conclude this trip, we will drop you off on 5.30 pm in Bologna downtown.

This is a 10 hour tour from pick up to drop off. This includes driving time as well. Bologna, Italy is a beautiful and fascinating city that should be on everyone's list. The city is full of history that dates back to the fifth century BC. From its cobblestone streets to its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, there are many reasons why people should explore this beautiful and underrated city. Bologna's Piazza Maggiore is a fascinating place that anyone would be intrigued to explore. It has many monuments, like the Duomo and the Palazzo dei Boi, on display. The main square is always full of life, so it would be easy to find something interesting around. It will be 10 hours from when we pick you up in Milan until we drop off you. There will be around 2 hours driving time each way.

Through our network of drivers, and a widespread knowledge of the area, we can offer personalized transfers all over the national territory, providing a comfortable, safe and accurate service. On the way from one city to the next you will have the opportunity to make an intermediate stop for sightseeing. This is a perfect solution to optimize your time visiting a city during your transfer.

WE'LL VISIT A FAMOUS WINERY, EXPLORE WITH A CERTIFIED AGRONOMIST ITS WINE & BARREL CELLAR, TASTE 5 TYPICAL WINES PAIRED WITH 5 REGIONAL SPECIALTIES… VISIT DOZZA, RATED IN THE "TOP 10 ITALIAN VILLAGES" AND TRY THE REAL ITALIAN GELATO! I will Pick you up directly in Bologna downtown with a private car/minivan. *Tour is PRIVATE* Ideal for families, group of friends, couples… *INCLUDING* – Pick-up & drop-off in Bologna – Transfers by private vehicle – Certified English speaker Tour Leader – Wine Tasting Experience lead by Professional Agronomist with 5 Courses – Insurance coverage guaranteed by Travel Agency10 am pick up from Bologna Downtown.