Piazza Maggiore, BolognaStory N° 147
Tortellini & Trattorias of Bologna
Roll fresh pasta and trade stories with Bolognese nonne in Italy's food-soul capital, Bologna
The itinerary.
4 days · 11 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive in Bologna la Grassa and ease into the rhythm of the city under its endless porticoes, sharing an aperitivo with locals as the day cools.
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Piazza Maggiore
Stroll the city's grand living room beside the Basilica di San Petronio, where students and families gather at golden hour.
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Osteria del Sole
Join the crowd at this 1465 wine den where you bring your own food and share long communal tables with Bolognese regulars.
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Quadrilatero Market
Wander the medieval food lanes for mortadella, parmigiano and a first plate of tortellini at a standing counter.
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Hotel
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Arriving via train to Bologna Centrale, then a short taxi to the hotel
Saturday
Day Two
Spend the day hands-deep in flour learning to make tortellini and tagliatelle from a local family, then break bread with them over the meal you cooked together.
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La Vecchia Scuola Bolognese
A morning pasta class with the sfogline rolling pasta by hand, learning the exact pinch that shapes a perfect tortellino.
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Trattoria di Via Serra
A beloved family-run trattoria for a long lunch of tagliatelle al ragu and friulano, where the owners pull up a chair to chat.
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Le Sette Chiese (Santo Stefano)
Quiet afternoon in the labyrinth of seven interlinked churches, a hushed contrast to the bustle of the markets.
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Hotel
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- On foot through the porticoed center
Sunday
Day Three
Day trip into the Emilian countryside to meet the makers of Parmigiano-Reggiano and traditional balsamic, tasting straight from the source with the producers themselves.
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Hombre Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy
Watch dawn cheese-making at this organic Modena dairy and taste wheels aged 24 to 60 months alongside the cheesemakers.
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Acetaia Villa San Donnino
A family acetaia where generations of balsamic age in barrel attics; taste 12 and 25-year traditional balsamic at the source.
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Mercato Albinelli, Modena
Lunch among the stalls of Modena's historic covered market, sharing tigelle and gnocco fritto with the vendors.
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Hotel
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Regional train to Modena, then a local guide's car to the countryside producers
Monday
Day Four
A slow final morning climbing for one last view over the rooftops before a farewell coffee with the friends you have made.
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Torre degli Asinelli
Climb the 498 steps of Bologna's leaning medieval tower for a panorama of red rooftops and distant hills.
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Caffe Terzi
A farewell espresso at this artisan coffee bar, where the barista remembers your order by day two.
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Hotel
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Walk to Bologna Centrale for the onward train
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Tortellini & Trattorias of Bologna?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Monday and covers 11 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Tortellini & Trattorias of Bologna cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Tortellini & Trattorias of Bologna?
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Tortellini & Trattorias of Bologna itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna.
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