Food & Wine Tours
Discover Bologna: gastronomic, bohemian, lgbtqia+ tour
5.0
Maurizio
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Aperitif with local specialties
Join us for an unforgettable experience in Bologna, starting at the historic Cassero, a cultural landmark with deep ties to the Lgbtqia+ community. From there, you'll head to Piazzetta Magnani, where the "Mercato Lumiere," a farmers' market where local producers sell seasonal zero-mile produce at fair prices, is set up. Next, you will begin a food tour of the charming Pratello area, a bohemian neighborhood renowned for its authentic restaurants and quaint streets. The journey culminates at the home of our local Maurizio, where you'll indulge in a generous aperitivo with a selection of exquisite Bolognese products. This experience promises a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €106.00
€106.00
per guest€53.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
54 reviews
- Maurizio was a lovely host. He made us very welcome in his home. The class was very relaxed and he got you on board cooking. He gave us some great tips on how best to make pasta dough. Layer the lasagne and use butter on the top to get a crunch. I would definitely text a class with Maurizio
- What can I say, a fantastic experience. Maurizio is a wonderful person, from the beginning he made us feel at home, welcoming us into his marvelous home! Between laughs and a few anecdotes here and there, he revealed and showed us the secrets to making proper homemade pasta; the sauces he prepared were DIVINE! My sister Giulia, my mother Paola, and I thank him very much again for the fantastic experience he gave us!
- We had such a fun evening cooking with Maurizio! He and Marco were lovely hosts who made us feel welcome and comfortable in their beautiful home. And we learned so much about making pasta by hand! I highly recommend this cooking experience with Maurizio.
- It was a fantastic experience! We asked to organize a small cooking challenge between coworkers. Maurizio welcomed us into his delightful home, immediately made us feel comfortable, the atmosphere was fun and familiar… and after a generous aperitivo (all homemade) accompanied by excellent sparkling wine, we “got our hands dirty.” Maurizio guided us through this experience, telling us about the origins and giving us tips for rolling out the pasta perfectly… and once finished, we cooked and savored our creations, continuing to toast. The winner was declared (awarded with a very original gadget) and we also tasted a cake whose secret recipe is part of Maurizio’s family heritage – we can only say that it was truly amazing. The day was truly enjoyable. It was exactly what we needed: hospitality, sharing, and fun. An experience to recommend and repeat!
- Maurizio and Marco were absolutely delightful guides and hosts — they were warm, kind, and most importantly, made sure to complete my Bologna experience with the best food in town. Maurizio's tagliatelle is exquisite — but what I'll remember are a lovely pair of tour guides who made my solo trip through Italy just a little more memorable. Highly recommended for other LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a sense of community as they make their way through Bologna.
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Remaining char: 500
Total: €106.00
€106.00 per guest
Where
Maurizio
Cesarina from 2023Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian and EnglishI devote myself with passion to traditional regional cooking, embracing recipes from Emilia, Tuscany, and Lazio, without shying away from culinary innovation and exploration. I pay close attention to the seasonality of ingredients and the origins of raw materials, favoring locally-sourced products. Equipped with excellent communication skills, I place particular emphasis on the story behind every dish, as well as on hospitality and welcoming my guests.
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