Overview
Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Bologna cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines.
During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Bologna recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
Hands-on private cooking class
Private guided market tour
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Part of this experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
To craft your perfect culinary experience please remember to share your email address with us. Our culinary guides will send you a short form to express your food preferences, intolerances and allergy for a 100% customized experience with your Italian family.
Once you complete the form you'll receive your host details via email.
In case we do not receive your email shortly we will match you with a local host, based on the preferences expressed at the time of booking.
What to expect
• Visit the vibrant local markets or the traditional Bologna food shops: learn how to recognize the best ingredients for the perfect Italian meal (1 hour)
• Attend a private cooking class in the morning or in the afternoon: learn the secrets of the Bologna recipes and have fun by learning how to reproduce the Italian specialties at home (3 hours)
• Connect with local people: meet the Cesarina at the market you will receive the exact address once the booking is completed. Our Cesarine are located in Bologna city centre.
• Taste an authentic Bologna 3-course menu with drinks included (2 hours).
• Enjoy a selection of red and white wines from Emilia-Romagna cellars: our Cesarine offer only wines of the territory.
• Take the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag back home
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Bologna
Can I cancel Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Bologna for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Part of this experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked.
What's included?
- Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
- Hands-on private cooking class
- Private guided market tour
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class
