A private class in a home kitchen in the historic centre, pasta from scratch to family recipes, eaten together as lunch or dinner with wine, and a Quadrilatero market walk if you want one. Dietary needs are met if flagged when booking; the flat is up a long flight of stairs with no lift. 4.82 from 34 reviews at €112 per person for 3h.
Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!
• Private Italian cooking class in Bologna in a local home
• Learn to cook pasta from scratch in a hands-on Bolognese cooking class
• Learn tips and tricks on how to cook a traditional, homecooked Italian meal
• Introduction to Italian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Enjoy an Italian meal served with wine, dessert and some traditional music
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available, on request
• If you choose the market tour option, meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero, a mecca for foodies and historic architecture buffs.
This tour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, departing at 10:00, 16:00, 16:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.
Please meet Margherita at Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 4, in the heart of the historical center of Bologna. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details. Exact address can be located in your ticket after confirmation.
Open in Google MapsPlease meet Margherita at Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 4, in the heart of the historical center of Bologna. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details. Exact address can be located in your ticket after confirmation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #13 of 16 | €112 | 3h | 4.82 (34) | private |
| Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato | €57 | 3h | 4.97 (1118) | shared |
| Pastamama, Preserving the intimacy of Italian domestic cooking | €95 | 3h | 4.96 (558) | shared |
| Bologna Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy | €59 | 3h | 4.94 (984) | shared |
Ranked #13 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Cooking Classes