--- title: Bologna Market Tour & Cooking Class in Paola’s Garden Home lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 16 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-market-tour-cooking-class-in-paola-s-garden-home/ --- # Bologna Market Tour & Cooking Class in Paola’s Garden Home **Guidekin's take:** Hands on cooking in a nineteen twenties villa, pasta rolled by hand plus tiramisu or cannelloni, with the meal eaten in the garden when the weather allows. A glass or two of wine is included and dietary needs covered if flagged ahead; the market walk is an optional add on. 4.88 from 32 reviews at €93 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview Step into Paola’s 1920s villa and discover Bologna like a local. This intimate cooking class blends tradition, family recipes, and warm Italian hospitality. From hand-rolling pasta to preparing a classic tiramisu or cannelloni, you’ll experience authentic flavors passed down through generations. In summer, enjoy your homemade meal in Paola’s charming garden. Add the optional market tour for a deeper dive into Bologna’s vibrant food culture before cooking together at her home. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting locations vary depending on the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00 - Food included: Home-cooked Italian meal - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €47: ages 5 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person for the Cooking + lunch with Paola option; other options up to €125 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cooking + lunch with Paola | €93 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English, French | NO market tour included | | Cooking + dinner with Paola | €93 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English, French | NO market tour included | | Market+ cooking +lunch | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English, French | - | | Market + cooking + dinner | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English, French | - | ## What's included - Hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bologna - Optional add on: Guided tour of Bologna's local markets - 1-2 glasses of wine (you can choose between red or white) - Home-cooked Italian meal ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 16:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting locations vary depending on the option selected. Market Tour: Meet outside Osteria Angolo degli Orefici, Via degli Artieri 1g, 40125 Bologna BO. Cooking Class: Meet directly at Paola’s home. The exact address can be found in the “Before You Go” section of your voucher. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFbsKV2TVf0cRPFWspIiop04 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 1-2 glasses of wine per person is included in the price of the experience. - Paola is happy to accommodate guests with dietary needs, including lactose intolerance, gluten-free diets, mild celiac disease, vegetarians, and vegans - please let her know in advance, when booking the experience online. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 16** | €93 | 2h 30m | 4.88 (32) | private | | [Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-local-pasta-cooking-class-ragu-spritz-wine-gelato/?format=md) | €57 | 3h | 4.97 (1118) | shared | | [Pastamama, Preserving the intimacy of Italian domestic cooking](/italy/bologna/tours/pastamama-preserving-the-intimacy-of-italian-domestic-cooking/?format=md) | €95 | 3h | 4.96 (558) | shared | | [Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy](/italy/bologna/tours/bologna-pasta-tiramisu-cooking-class-with-wine-by-cooking-italy/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.94 (984) | shared | Ranked #10 of 16 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €57 to €280, median €89; typical length 3h. 7 of 16 are private. 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