Private tour in Bologna Riccardo B

Tastes and castles of Emilia Romagna - Private Transportation

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Riccardo B.

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Buongiorno and welcome to the city called "red , the wise and the fat! I was Born in Bologna in the 1983, and I started working as official tour guide and hiking guide in the 2018. Immediately, it was so clear and straghtforward how much underrated this unique red medieval city was. Bologna is an oportunity for anyone who desires to discover a new hidden part of Italy! This hidden gem, sorrounded by green hills, looks like today a New York of the middle ages, with more than 20 towers still up, dominating its skyline. Bologna, oldest university centre of Europe, but also city of 45 kms of PORTICI (today UNESCO world heritage site) always knows how to surprised its travellers. And even for MUSIC lovers there is a huge heritage to discover (the city was designated as creative city of music by UNESCO). It is worldwide known that the city is where the first gorgeous renaissance PIPE ORGANS were built, or the city Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart chose for his studies, and his inspirational activity too, or just the perfect place to taste a great glass of local wine shrouded in the atmosphere of a JAZZ CLUB! Everyday I feel my passion for this city is spurred and kept alive by new discoveries, and it is a great pleasure to take our traverellers by hand and get lost with them in the buzzing narrow medieval streets of the old market, sorrounded by scents of spices, flavours of cheeses, like its majesty the PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, and delicious aged salumi. Explored the old market, gastronomic heart of northern iItaly ? The dicovery continues with unexpected architectures and views, all around us, and our look gets trapped by the red tiles of a medieval abbey, the lapis lazzuli of old painted chapels, or by some original 900 years old wooden houses. Sometimes, when dusk comes, and shadows are cast on the red archways of the colomnades the clay sculptures of a tiny hidden corner, lost in the old town, seem to dare us, targeting our visitors look, as if they knew who is familiar with them or not, who is a foreigner in the city or yet acquainted with their golden beauty. . . Finally do not miss the chance to follow me on a tour of Bologna hills nature culture and GASTRONOMY. Between a Parmigiano Dairy and a medieval castle, between an ACETAIA and a lonsome old abbey, the day will come to an end and leave the evening space for new gastronomic and cultural discoveries. Tour Guide of Emilia Romgnam, license released by Emilia Romagna, act number 12798, March the 6th 2018 Environmental Hiking Guide, license released by CEFAL (Faenza), act number 38/17, March the 29th 2017 Language level C2: English, act number 9276, January 13th 2013 I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, by public transports, or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. For tours that require any car arrangement (driver to be provided by the guide) a minum of 7 days in advance is necessary

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Overview of your Bologna tour

Known as Terra dei Castelli or "Land of Castles" Emilia Romagna is a fantastic territory for medieval architectures and high gastronomy. These ancient walled structures have always been the ideal places for wealthy banquets, based on pasta preparations and venison delicacies. Around the castles were built monastries and nunneries. At this anyone is probably wondering why castles and abbeys are ralted to this stunning gastronomy ? The monks, and the castlers, in fact, have guarded the secret of the kings of cheeses. These wonderful mansions with painted rooms and old kitchens were centers fot the aging and the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, theTraditional Balsamic Vinegar, and the row ham. This tour is unique and ideal for anyone (either italian and local) who wants to get immersed in the flavors and tastes of this land and wants to discover the splendor of these historical buildings.

Your Bologna tour itinerary

•Visit of a dairy and tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, •ACETO TRADIZIONALE BALSAMICO DI MODENA: visit of and old traditional acetaia and vinegar tastings •Visit of an old gorgous fortress, with renaissance interiors and frescoes •Discovery of the beautiful nature of the hills around Bologna and Modena •Discovery and tastings of local prosciutto •Lunch in a typical Trattoria (pasta tastings) •Visit of an old charming monastery, top hill, surrounded by a perfectly preserved medieval town - Feel free to contact me for all your inquiries and for possible customization of any of my tours

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Type: Private Transportation

Trasport by van

What's included
Other: Dairy tour + Parmigiano Reggiano tasting Aceto Tradizionale Balsamico di Modena tasting and visit Local wines and salami tasting in Vignola old town
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Parking at Piazza XX Settembre, 40121 Bologna BO

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Tour categories
Food And Drink
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
1025870
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Bologna is perfect for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the flavours and tastes of Emilia Romagna while exploring its historical castles and monasteries. It's ideal for both locals and visitors who are interested in medieval architecture and high gastronomy, including tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, and local prosciutto.

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