Activities

Get acquainted with a new destination or explore one of your favorite Italian cities in a new and exciting way!

Whether you are looking to cover the must-see's, have more hands on experience with a cooking class, or really want to get out into the country with a bike ride, we have a wide selection for you to choose from. 

Below are lists by city or category for you to browse while dreaming up your perfect vacation.

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Group Tour - Bologna Highlights

Discover the charm of Bologna on a 2-hour guided tour led by a local expert. Stroll through historic squares, admire the city’s iconic porticos, and learn about its rich culture, traditions, and academic heritage.

Highlights include Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica di San Petronio, and the vibrant Quadrilatero Market. A special stop includes a visit to the Archiginnasio, home to the stunning Teatro Anatomico, once used by the University of Bologna’s medical faculty.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Group Tour - Best of Bologna with Clock Tower

This guided 2-hour tour offers the perfect introduction to Bologna's charm, history, and iconic landmarks.

Stroll through the historic center with a local guide, exploring Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, and the famous Two Towers. Step inside the Archiginnasio, once the seat of Europe’s oldest university, and discover the Anatomical Theatre, a remarkable example of 17th-century medical education.

The tour concludes at the Clock Tower, where you’re free to climb to the top at your own pace and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Bologna.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Group Tour - Gelato Making Class in Bologna

Discover the art of Italian gelato in the heart of Bologna with a professional chef. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make authentic gelato from scratch, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and seasonal flavors. Perfect for both adults and families, the experience is designed with clear step-by-step guidance that makes it ideal even for beginners. No gelato machine at home? No worries—your chef will show you easy techniques adapted for any kitchen.

The experience concludes with a tasting of your creations and a recipe booklet to take home.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Private Tour - Cooking Class in Bologna

Create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.

Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.

Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.

At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.

Please note that the cooking school is just a 20-minute walk (0.8 miles) from Bologna’s main square, Piazza Maggiore. The exact address will be provided in final documents.

Private Tour - Food Market Walk & Cooking Class in Bologna

Embark on a culinary journey through Bologna and stroll through the central alleys of this historic city. Along the way, your chef will introduce you to the local products and ingredients that make Bolognese cuisine so special, and you’ll have the chance to shop for some of the essentials you’ll later use in your cooking class.

Walk to the cooking school with your chef and with market-fresh ingredients in hand. Once in the kitchen, create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.

Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.

Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.

At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Private Tour - Best of Bologna with Food Tastings

Bologna's historic center is Europe's second largest, containing an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments.

On this private walking tour with food tastings, you will see the most important sights and attractions in Bologna’s historic center: the incomplete Basilica di San Petronio church, the famous Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore and the iconic two medieval towers (exterior view). Under the guidance of our expert guide, you will learn about the city’s long history, rich culture and university, the oldest in Europe, explore its elegant and extensive porticoes, and indulge in local culinary delights that have earned Bologna its reputation as Italy’s food capital.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.  Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

Private Tour - Ferrari Day in the Motor Valley - Excursion from Bologna

Discover the land of the most beloved, legendary car in the world - Ferrari!

Visit the amazing, brand new museum dedicated to Enzo Ferrari, built around and inside the house where he was born, with unique car exhibitions that changes every 6 months.

Then, more Ferrari excitement with a visit to the famous Ferrari museum in Maranello, home to the Ferrari factory, where you can admire the old and new models of cars.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Private Tour - Ferrari, Lamborghini & Ducati - Excursion from Bologna

You will start this incredible day in the Motor Valley with the visit of the Ferrari Museum. In the official Museum of Ferrari you will discover all the history of the most famous car in the world. It will follow the visit of the official Museum of Lamborghini where you will discover another incredible brand of supercars. At last, you will visit the Museum of Ducati with its prestigious motor bikes.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Private Tour - Food Valley Tour - Excursion from Bologna

Get fully immersed in the flavors of the most famous, traditional products of the region: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar.

You will be picked up at your hotel, then brought to your first stop on this tasting tour - an authentic cheese dairy of Parmigiano-Reggiano to watch how the cheese is freshly made. The next stop is a plant where the world famous Prosciutto is made. The day concludes with a trip to a producer of Balsamic Vinegar in Modena to see how it's made and, of course a tasting.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Private Tour - Best of Bologna

Bologna's historic center is Europe's second largest, containing an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments.

On this private walking tour, you will see the most important sights and attractions in Bologna’s historic center: the incomplete Basilica di San Petronio church, the famous Neptune Fountain in Piazza Maggiore and the iconic two medieval towers (exterior view). Under the guidance of our expert guide, you will learn about the city’s long history, rich culture and university, the oldest in Europe, and explore its elegant and extensive porticoes, for which the city is famous. In total, there are 24 miles of porticoes in the city's historical center which make it possible to walk for long distances sheltered from the elements.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.  Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

Private Tour - Super Car Test Drive - Road Experience - 60 minutes - Excursion from Bologna

The absolute ULTIMATE driving experience of a lifetime! Drive a Fast Car (Ferrari California, Ferrari Portofino, Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Ferrari 488 Spider or Lamborghini Huracan Performante) through the town of Maranello and the countryside for 60 minutes.`

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Private Tour - Super Car Test Drive - Race Track Experience - Excursion from Bologna

Drive a Fast Car on the race track including a 30-minute drive from the garage to the racetrack, one lap on the race track as a passenger, 4 laps on the race track as a driver and a 30-minute drive back to the garage.

Fast Cars available for this tour: Ferrari California, Ferrari Portofino, Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Ferrari 488 Spider or Lamborghini Huracan Performante.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.