Bologna Food Tour: tastings of local products - Tasty Weekends Special

From May 10 to June 14, every Saturday, 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!

Upcoming tours:

• Saturday, May 10 – The Scents of the Countryside: Edible Flowers & a Rustic Aperitivo
  Discover two unique farms in the Bolognese plains: Donatella’s small farm, where she grows fresh and dried edible flowers and rare herbs for high-end restaurants, and enjoy a tasting of canapés, mousses, cheeses, and cookies made with her products.

  Next, visit the Museum of Rural Life and explore an old-fashioned kitchen, complete with an original hearth, hemp-drying corner, and a traditional bread oven. The day wraps up with a countryside aperitivo featuring Pignoletto wine and crescentine (fried dough), courtesy of Locanda di Villa Smeraldi.
  Departure from Bologna at 15:15 - Return at approximately 21:00
   

• Saturday, May 17 – From the Farm to the Vineyard: A Journey of Flavors
  Take a guided tour of Le Mucche di Guglielmo farm, where you’ll learn about daily farm life. Meet Guglielmo’s cows, visit the hayloft, and watch the milking process. Finish the visit with a tasting of fresh and aged cheeses, along with fascinating insights into how they’re made.

  Next, head to the I Dievol vineyard and cellar, where you'll learn about the different types of vines and the winemaking process. Enjoy a dinner featuring crescentine and tigelle (traditional Bolognese flatbreads) with cured meats and cheeses, paired with a tasting of three wines.
  Departure from Bologna at 14:45 - Return at approximately 22:30
   

• Saturday, May 24 – Hands in the Dough: Fresh Pasta Workshop & Wine Tasting in the Cellar
  Join the sfogline (pasta masters) of Borgo Tossignano for a hands-on pasta-making workshop in celebration of Tortellino Day! Learn to make tortellini from scratch, one of the most beloved dishes in our culinary tradition.

  Then, visit Ca' Bruciata vineyard and cellar for an introduction to their winemaking process, followed by a tasting of three wines (Pignoletto, Albana, and Sangiovese), served with piadina, cured meats, and cheeses.
  Departure from Bologna at 13:50 - Return at approximately 20:30
   

• Saturday, May 31 – From the Farm to the Palace: Authentic Flavors & Historic Atmospheres
  Reach the plains of Bologna and the AgriConCura farm, a place where passion for the land and respect for animals come together. Get to know the farm animals up close, including the friendly alpacas and their products with a tasting of focaccia and preserves.
  This will be followed by a visit to Palazzo Minelli, a former 15th-century convent nestled in the green plains, the set of one of the films by the famous director Pupi Avati. Today, Palazzo Minelli houses a cosy agriturismo, where we will conclude the tour with a small refreshment in the garden with a tasting of honeys and cheeses, cold meats and local wines.
  Departure from Bologna at 15:15 - Return at approximately 21:00
   

• Saturday, June 7 – From Olives to Oil & the Art of Wine
  Start your day at Frantoio Valsanterno, where you’ll take a stroll through the olive groves overlooking the Santerno Valley, followed by a tour of the mill and a guided tasting of their extra virgin olive oils.

  Afterward, enjoy an introductory visit to Cantina Cesari, where you'll learn about their winemaking process. The tour concludes with a tasting of three classic wines—Albana, Pignoletto, and Sangiovese—paired with traditional cured meats.
  Departure from Bologna at 14:00 - Return at approximately 20:15
   

• Saturday, June 14 – From Bread to Wine: Traditional Baked Goods & Wine Tasting
  Discover the region’s traditions and flavors with a visit to the Piccolo Museo: I Mulini della Valle, where you’ll dive into the local history and ancient farming practices. After the tour, enjoy a tasting of freshly baked goods made using old recipes.

  Then, take a guided tour of the La Riva vineyard and cellar, known for its premium sparkling wines made using the traditional method. End the day with a tasting of three wines, accompanied by tigelle montanare and cured meats.
  Departure from Bologna at 14:45 - Return at approximately 22:30

Price:
Full: € 85
Reduced Bologna Welcome Card and Card Cultura: € 80
Reduced 6 - 12 years: € 55
Free 0 - 5 years

For information regarding accessibility and to make reservations for individuals with disabilities and their companions, please contact extrabo@bolognawelcome.it.

What's included:

• Transfer from Bologna
• Visit to the various production facilities
• Tastings of local products