Experience

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

4.88(33)Bologna· Food capital · porticoesEnglish, Italian, French4 options

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.

Languages
English, Italian, French

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

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 4

4 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Market + cooking + dinner
Market+ cooking +lunch
Cooking + lunch with Paola
NO market tour included
Cooking + dinner with Paola
NO market tour included

Where you'll be

from€95/person
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Where this sits in Bologna

Bologna is about 8 min by road from Bologna Marconi Airport. The food capital, and it does not have to try. Porticoes for miles, a real university city rather than a museum piece, and Modena and Parma close enough for a day out.

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