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• A traditional bakery and pasta maker's. The history of tortellini and tagliatelle
• A traditional chocolate maker's. Where solid chocolate was invented
• Beccari's salsamenteria. The history of mortadella, from the third century BC up to modern times
• A typical Bolognese osteria. The fun-loving side of the world's oldest university

Duration: 2 and a half hours

THE ANCIENT TAVERNS IN BOLOGNA
A lovely walk through the ancient pubs in the historical city centre. The presence of university students has helped the opening of this kind of "shops" since the XIIIth Century and also today, among the narrow streets of the medieval town, some XIVth Century pubs are still very crowded. This kind of reality didn't change during the centuries and today, like ever, Bologna night life is peculiar for its vivacity and innovation. It is a pleasant walk during the whole day but it suggested during the evening and the night to taste better the most typical Bologna atmosphere. If you like it is possible to taste some local food products.
Duration: 2 and a half hours

WHY STUDY? I WANT TO EAT!
An unforgettable experience amidst one of the area's most attractive settings: a leap back in time.

• Guided tour of the enchanting medieval hamlet of Dozza (the Romanesque church, the village surrounded by the ancient walls and its paved alleys, the imposing castle)
• Wine tasting, in the company of professional sommeliers, from the fine "special reserve" wine collection in the vaults of the fortress, and tasting of some local specialities to accompany an aperitif
• Dinner in an attractive restaurant not far from the castle (2 minutes on foot)

PASTA-MAKING: A DEMONSTRATION
Demonstration from the traditional pasta-makers, the "sfogline" of Bologna.
With skill and patience, these ladies with their magic touch will teach the curious visitor the secrets of making and rolling out the pasta in the spacious rooms of a picturesque restaurant built in the vaults of a noble fifteenth-century building in the town centre.
Duration of the demonstration: 60 min. approx.

NOT JUST PASTA
In a typical Bolognese restaurant you can try your hand at rolling out pasta for yourself, making Bolognese ragout or concocting a delicious dessert, under the watchful eyes of some of the town's best chefs. Later, at dinner, you'll have the chance to taste what you've made.
Duration of the lesson: 2 and a half hours
Groups: max 14 pers.

FOOD AND NATURE
Why not see what it's like to live the everyday life of a typical Bolognese family? Go shopping with the lady of the house and find out how to choose the best products and put together a complete menu. You'll also learn how to set the table with your own individual style and enjoy the good foods you've created at lunch/dinner all together. At the same time, enjoy the beautiful natural setting of the green countryside, in traditional old farmhouses or noble villas. You may even stay the night in these splendid residences if you like.
Duration: full day
Groups: max 6/7 pers. in the old country residences - max 10/12 pers. in the historical residences in town

A REAL COOKERY SCHOOL
This institute is not far from the town centre. It offers spacious well-equipped working areas and the professional skills of trained teachers. Different teachers will bring their special talents according to the particular dish and the wine being tasted. There will be a brief tasting session at the end of every lesson.
Duration of the lesson: 2 and a half hours

WHERE IT ALL STARTED...
Proper gourmet wine and food tours around the artisan farms and factories which produce all those specialities that have earned Bologna and Emilia Romagna their reputation as the world's gastronomy capital. Each place will arrange a tasting of their particular product. You will also have the chance to combine a visit to the works with a guided tour of the local town.

• The ham-curing factory: the real Parma ham
• The old vinegar works: Modena's traditional balsamic vinegar
• The dairies where Parmesan is made
• The wine makers and the great DOC wines from the area
• The mortadella works: Bologna's authentic mortadella fears no competition

MEDIEVAL BANQUETS
An unforgettable experience amidst one of the area's most attractive settings: a leap back in time. Guided tour of the enchanting medieval hamlet of Dozza (the Romanesque church, the village surrounded by the ancient walls and its paved alleys, the imposing castle) and dinner near the fortress with Middle Ages dresses, Renaissance menus from Matlde di Canossa times. Dinner will be served in "old style" bowls and light assured by candles and torches. A real leap back in time with a taste of several courses extrapolated from the old records of the castle banquets.
Duration: half day

PLEASE NOTE:

• Where the number of people is not specified, it means that large numbers can be catered for easily
• Rates are to be agreed on the basis of the size of the party, the menus and the means of transport