--- title: Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center lang: en type: tour city: Bologna country: Italy price: 112 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 16 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/bologna/tours/bolognese-cooking-class-with-margherita-in-the-historic-center/ --- # Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: ​Please meet Margherita at Piazza… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 16:00, 16:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Home cooked meal - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €53: ages 5 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €112 per person for the Cooking+lunch with Margherita option; other options up to €121 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 34 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 Margherita | €112 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Cooking+dinner with Margherita | €112 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Mrkt+cook+dinner w/Margherita | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Mrkt+cook+lunch w/ Margherita | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's included - Home cooked meal - Alcoholic Beverages - If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient market of Quadrilatero - Private cooking class with your host Margherita ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:00, 16:00, 16:30 - 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 ​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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSZHSkrvUf0cRuFRpfQOo2Wk ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking - Menu may vary depending on the season - Private, personalized experience - Margherita can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance - Margherita's apartment is on the 1st floor and there is no elevator, so you need to walk up 39 steps. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | 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](/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 #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. 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