Photos: MenkinAlRire, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dennis Radaelli, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ahgee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: MenkinAlRire, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dennis Radaelli, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ahgee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Mortadella and tortellini, made by hand
Your local guide
Francesca Conti
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Highlights
- Mortadella, sliced whole and close
- Tortellini folded by practised hands
- A twist meant to look like a navel
- Traditions explained stall by stall
- A list sent after, not during
About this tour
This session follows the Quadrilatero's food stalls through two of Bologna's best known products. You watch whole rounds of mortadella up close behind the counter, then a pasta maker folding tortellini by hand nearby. The camera stays low and close throughout, following hands and ingredients rather than wide shots of the street.
We move slowly between the two stops, since both reward a proper look rather than a quick pass. I explain the traditions behind each dish as we watch it being made, and take questions as they come.
It suits anyone curious about Bologna's food culture even without tasting anything themselves. A short list of where to find both products follows the session by message.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bologna before heading out.
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Mortadella counter 21 min
The camera moves in close on whole rounds of mortadella hanging behind the counter, and I explain what actually goes into the mix that gives it its flecks of fat.
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Tortellini being folded 21 min
Further down the street, you watch a pasta maker fold tortellini by hand, and I point out the exact twist that is supposed to make them look like a navel.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Bologna: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Tortellini in brodo and Università, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bologna, showing you Mortadella counter and Tortellini being folded live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to buy or cook anything?
No. This is a conversation: the guide describes the dishes and where to find them, so you can try them yourself whenever suits you.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Bologna live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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