Bologna : tortellino experience with craft lab or cooking class

You can not say that you have really been to Bologna without having tasted the tortellino, symbol of the city and the Emilian tradition. This small chest of egg pasta filled with meat, according to legend inspired by the navel of Venus, is still prepared according to recipes handed down over time. With the Tortellino Experience you will live a unique tour between culture and taste. The experience begins with a guided walk in the historic center through arcades, squares and shops, discovering the origins of tortellino, the legends and rituals of handmade pasta. This will be followed by a tasting of traditional tortellini, served in broth or with Parmigiano Reggiano cream, depending on the season. You can then choose between a creative leather workshop, making a tortellino key ring, or a cooking class to learn how to make fresh pasta by hand. The experience ends with a themed gadget : an authentic memory of Bologna.

1. 1

   Quadrilatero

   10 min

   Immerse yourself in the beating heart of Bolognese gastronomy in this historic labyrinth of alleys. Since the Middle Ages, the Quadrilatero has been the place to find fresh pasta, cold cuts, cheeses and local specialties. A sensory experience and a journey into the culinary tradition of Bologna to know His Majesty, the tortellino!

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Stroll through this picturesque street, once the heart of the Fish Point of Sale and now full of historic shops and delicatessen shops. It is part of the open-air "food district" of the Quadrilatero, where history and taste meet at every corner.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20 min

   A street in the beating heart of Bologna for a gourmet stopover (if you book the option with cooking class)

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 min

   To close a beauty the day, a smart cooking class lasting 45 minutes to discover all the secrets of tortellino : its history, how to make the puff pastry with its unmistakable filling, how to close it and, of course, how to eat (if you select the option with cooking class)

5. 5

   Strada Maggiore

   1 hour

   Craft workshop to create your own key ring in the shape of a tortellino to have a unique memory of your experience in Bologna. Using recycled material you can test yourself, followed by an Expert craftsman, to make your own small creation (if you select the option with craft workshop)

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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