Every Sunday from September 14 to October 19.
Meeting Point:
Departure by bus from Piazza Malpighi (opposite the hardware store), Bologna
Price:
Full: € 70
Reduced Bologna Welcome Card and Card Cultura: € 65
Reduced 6 - 12 years: € 35
Free 0 - 5 years
What's included:
- Transfer from Bologna
- Visit to the various production facilities
- Tastings of local products
Language
ITA/ENG
Description
Join the Bologna Food Tour: tastings and guided visits to local producers.
Hop on a bus from the center of Bologna and set off to explore the city’s iconic products and the rich flavors of its surrounding region!
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
For information regarding accessibility and to make reservations for individuals with disabilities and their companions, please contact extrabo@bolognawelcome.it.
Please report any allergies or intolerances to extrabo@bolognawelcome.it - 051 65 83 109
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Calendar
Upcoming tours:
- Sunday, September 14 – Bees and Pasta: a journey through honey and tradition
A double tour to discover the world of bees and the tradition of sfogline. You will visit Apicoltura Baroncini, where you can learn the secrets behind honey production and processing, followed by a tasting of their finished products accompanied by cheeses and cold cuts. Next, we will move on to Tossignano for a fresh pasta workshop held by local sfogline, immersed in the setting of Villa Santa Maria, on the Riva di San Biagio.
Departure from Bologna at 9:15 - Return at approximately 15:00
- Sunday, September 21 – On the Wheat Route: ancient grains, handmade pasta, and Pignoletto wine
An immersive experience dedicated to those who love discovering the most authentic traditions of rural culture. We will start at the Ponte Pasqualino farm, which has revived the tradition of growing tall ears of ancient grains to create sustainable and innovative products, which we will taste together with Senatore Cappelli wheat beer. We will continue to the BioNonno farmhouse, where, through a short course on rolling out dough with a rolling pin, we will prepare fresh pasta with ragù sauce, which we will then taste together with their locally produced organic Pignoletto wine.
Departure from Bologna at 9:30 - Return at approximately at 15:30
- Sunday, September 28 – A sensory experience among olive groves and vineyards
Enjoy a relaxing walk among ancient olive trees and discover the secrets of our finest extra virgin olive oil. A guided tasting will introduce you to the basics of sensory analysis — learning how to recognize aromas, textures, and flavors. The experience ends with a tasting of freshly made bruschetta topped with premium oils.
Walk through the vineyard and explore the winery while listening to the story behind our wines — from grape to bottle. The experience continues with a guided tasting of four carefully selected wines, paired with local specialties: cheeses, bakery goods, and cold cuts.
Departure from Bologna at 8:30 - Return at approximately at 15:00
- Sunday, October 5 – From oil to wine: a journey through local tradition
We start with a guided tour of the Frantoio Valsanterno, where you will learn the secrets behind olive processing and the oil production process, followed by a tasting.
Next, we will move on to Podere Neretta, where we will visit the farm and taste the wines produced on site, accompanied by local cold cuts and local baked goods.
Departure from Bologna at 9:50 - Return at approximately at 15:00
- Sunday, October 12 – Autumn flavours: farmer's breakfast and organic tasting
We will visit two peaceful places just outside Bologna: the Fondo Gesù farmhouse will open its doors to introduce us to local farming life and offer us a breakfast of homemade cakes and autumn products. The experience continues at the Azienda de Franceschi farm, where we will learn about their business and taste their pumpkin-based products.
Departure from Bologna at 9:15 - Return at approximately 15:00
- Sunday October 19 – A journey through breakfast and lunch: from the farm to the wine cellar with farm house
Start your day with a gentle walk among lush crops, followed by a wholesome breakfast: artisanal fruit tart made with seasonal fruit, rustic toasted bread, “L’Albero del Caffè” bio-coffee, and a tasting of organic juices and jams. A delicious and natural way to wake up your senses.
Departure from Bologna at 8:20 - Return at approximately 15:00
