Fresh Pasta Making with Bologna Tour in Italy
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required, suitable for most ages and abilities
Overview
Step inside a Bolognese kitchen where tradition comes alive through fresh pasta making. Join a local Sfoglina and perfect your dough before tasting your creations paired with regional wines.
Cooking class in a Sfoglina’s house
From 160€ Adult | 3h | Discover the secrets of the traditional Bolognese cuisine
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About This Adventure
Immerse yourself in the heart of Bolognese culture with a hands-on cooking class that teaches you the art of fresh pasta making. Guided by a local expert, you'll learn the secrets of perfect dough and enjoy a delicious tasting of your creations, paired with exquisite local wines.
Cooking class to discover the flavours and the savours of the real traditional Bolognese cuisine
Duration
3 hours
Description
The art of fresh pasta was born at home, on the kitchen table. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture.
Learn to make Bologna's trademark fresh egg pasta with a local "sfoglina" and discover the secrets for the perfect dough and rolling tips and tricks. After the class, you will try and taste your cooking creations, of course accompanied by local wines. This experience with an expert fresh pasta-maker gives you the chance to dive deep into the traditions of everyday Italy.
Inclusions
- Bologna Tour welcome staff
- Fresh pasta making with a Bolognese "Sfoglina"
- Tasting of the recipes prepared with local wine
Not included Tips
Adventure Tips
Arrive Hungry and Ready to Participate
This hands-on class requires active involvement—come prepared to roll, shape, and cook pasta alongside an expert Sfoglina.
Wear Comfortable, Casual Clothes
Cooking can get messy; dress comfortably and avoid anything you wouldn’t want to get flour on.
Consider Dietary Restrictions in Advance
The class focuses on traditional egg pasta, so notify Bologna Tour ahead if you have allergies or special diets.
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
This popular experience fills quickly, especially in high tourist seasons—advance booking is recommended.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons frequenting Piazza del Nettuno
- Urban sparrows around the city center
History
Bologna’s fresh egg pasta tradition dates back centuries and is a culinary emblem of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Conservation
Bologna Tour emphasizes using local, seasonal ingredients to support sustainable culinary practices and reduce food miles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Apron
Protects your clothes during dough handling and cooking.
Comfortable Shoes
You'll be standing for several hours in the kitchen.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated, especially during warmer months.
summer specific
Light Jacket
For walking to and from the class during cooler evenings.
fall specific